Are autistic adults more vulnerable to criminal exploitation?
In a new study, Flinders university researchers have tested the commonly held belief that autistic adults are more prone than non-autistic adults to criminal exploitation due […]
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Grant support to address community challenges with new knowledge
Flinders University is empowering researchers on their journey to create a better world by providing seed funding grants to address community challenges with new knowledge. The […]
Supporting 100 psychology internships in SA and NT
Flinders University will work with service providers to deliver 100 psychology internships across SA and NT, funded by federal government grants aimed at increasing access to […]
Support for victims of violence paid leave
Family and domestic violence (FDV) is a major problem in Australia with extensive health, welfare and economic consequences. Flinders University experts have led an independent statutory review into […]
Tackling the mental health needs of teens on wait lists
A new Flinders University led project aims to help Australian teenagers who find themselves facing long wait times for mental health treatment. The project, ’Left to […]
Findon Technical College fast-track to Flinders
Findon Technical College students will be able to complete their first year of a Flinders University degree while in Year 12, fast-tracking their pathway into key […]
Combating ‘climate burnout’
As the occurrence of weather extremes continues to escalate, the climate change movement now grapples with a new challenge, ‘climate burnout’. The troubling trend of despair […]
Warrior, Soldier, Brigand
A new book about institutional abuse within the Australian Defence Force Warrior, Soldier, Brigand, a new book by Flinders University’s, Professor Ben Wadham, explores the fundamental […]
Beware of toxic TikTok #fitspo videos
As the Federal government considers banning social media for children, Flinders University researchers warn that TikTok ‘fitspiration’ videos reinforce harmful gendered body ideals and often propagate […]