Regional arts-health project yields economic rewards
Investing in arts‑in‑health programs is not only improving wellbeing in rural communities, it is also delivering strong economic returns for local businesses, according to new research […]
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Flinders research leader recognised as outstanding educator
Recognising his extensive efforts in mentoring and training the next generation of researchers and health clinicians worldwide, Flinders University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Raymond Chan, has […]
More support needed for staff to steer end-of-life conversations
Demands are increasing for aged care staff to play a crucial role in guiding end-of-life conversations with families, yet many staff feel under-prepared to initiate such […]
Regular GP vital for older people
Older Australians receiving home care services are significantly less likely to be hospitalised when they continue seeing a regular GP, new research has found. Australia’s ageing […]
TikTok’s muscle dream is a nightmare for young men
New Australian research has found that popular fitness and supplement videos on TikTok can leave young men feeling worse about their fitness and nutrition, and increase […]
Care by name, but not by nature
Many older Australians receiving government-funded home care struggle to get the support they need to live well at home, according to new research that reveals the […]
Close the gap: Improving Indigenous mental health systems
A major mental health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other people of Australia can be addressed through more careful communication by healthcare […]
New alert on elder abuse in hospitals
New research has revealed only a very small proportion of all the elder abuse cases thought to be perpetrated during hospital visits are being officially recorded, […]
New website to assist with life after stroke
As the number of Australians living with stroke increases, a new digital health tool has been created to help stroke survivors build confidence and manage their […]