Grey nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road
Older Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away so as not to […]
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Parental decisions on vaccines swayed by social media
Social media is so rife with misinformation regarding childhood vaccinations, healthcare professionals need to be prepared to provide adequate information and support parents to ensure informed […]
Art the remedy for regional community health and wellbeing
Flinders University’s partnership with the Pinnaroo community has found art can have a measurable impact on a community’s physical and mental health, with an official report […]
Grief in aged care: guidance needed to assist families
There is an urgent need for government, researchers and aged care staff to come together to establish a formal approach to the grief and loss experienced […]
Big tick for Embrace Kids in schools
Unrealistic expectations about what our bodies should look like – whether from the media, friends or family –make adults and children of all ages more vulnerable […]
Working with underserved communities to improve palliative care in SA
As National Palliative Care Week 2024 draws to a close on Saturday, a unique project at Flinders University is highlighting the contribution of community organisations in […]
New directions in planning
Machine learning models for more sustainable and affordable housing in regional areas, assessing bushfire risk as well as consideration for disability, biodiversity and also a place […]
How prepared are you for the next disaster?
Across South Australia, communities are often warned to prepare for impending disasters, be it to sandbag for predicted heavy rains or clearing out gutters during bushfire […]
Improving the quality of care for older Australians in hospital
Building on their nationally recognised work for improving aged care, a Flinders University team will now turn its attention to quality improvements for older people within […]