New plan launched to improve timely cancer support for South Australians
While new medical treatments have extended the lives of South Australians with cancer, they can still struggle to navigate the health system to receive care that […]
Game, set, match: Exploring the experiences of coaches in tennis
As the Australian Open continues in full swing, a new study can reveal female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers in their profession – including discrimination […]
Aged care nursing in the digital future
Digital technology can better assist nurses to manage end of life care in residential aged care facilities but ensuring its impact requires better tools, training, and […]
The lived experience of Australians with disabilities during COVID
Disruptions to support services during the COVID-19 pandemic led Australians with disabilities to report significant declines in life satisfaction and mental health, a new study from […]
ARC funding for new land and social models
Grand visions for broad social reform and ecosystem research efforts will get underway in 2025, with timely funding from the Australian Research Council Linkage Projects scheme. […]
Improving sleep with weighted blankets
Weighted blankets can help to improve sleep in adults with insomnia and other mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, but results are mixed for children, […]
Home automation a sound investment, but more funding needed
Providing home automation for people with disabilities brings about substantial social benefits and represents a sound investment for funding agencies such as the NDIS, a new […]
Flinders takes the lead with the Registry of Senior Australians
One of Australia’s most pressing challenges – improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians – will be significantly boosted with Flinders University becoming the lead […]
Nursing professor brings fundamental care into new role at SA Health
Flinders University researcher Professor Tiffany Conroy has been appointed Professor of Nursing and Director of Nursing and Midwifery Research at the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. […]