New online tool to support people with metastatic breast cancer
A new online support tool aiming to guide people through the psychological impact of their advanced/metastatic breast cancer diagnosis has now entered the testing phase, with […]
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Investigator grant to help problem gaming
Developing effective programs to address young people’s dependency on video games and digital technologies is the goal of a major new Flinders University program. Led by […]
Remember women veterans too
The annual ANZAC Day commemorations are another opportunity to acknowledge that “women serve too,” says Professor Sharon Lawn, lead author of a new journal article. The […]
Modified sports to keep older adults playing
Modified sports with shorter game times and more focus on fun than winning could prove key to encouraging older Australians to play sport and keep fit. […]
Get parents and youth sport coaches on the same page
Parents and youth sport coaches need to have positive relationships to foster positive sporting experiences and enable young people to reach their sporting potential – but […]
Flinders appointment for Australia-first social work scheme
A major milestone has been reached in the establishment of South Australia’s Social Workers Registration Scheme – the first in Australia. The board has been appointed […]
AI tools could unlock youth perfectionism
The quest to find ideal therapy for perfectionism, a condition showing alarming growth among very young people, has moved online – with researchers believing that Artificial […]
Call for NDIS service support
The Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme funds positive behaviour support (PBS) for people living with disabilities with challenging behaviour support needs. Led by Flinders University, a […]
Better mental health care support for LGBTQ+ community
Exploring ways to create an inclusive and safe mental healthcare environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) community is the focus of a […]