New guidelines aim to bring girls back to sport
South Australia is stepping up its game to tackle the gender gap in sport, launching the ‘Gender Play Gap Guidelines’, designed to help clubs bring girls […]
Why forgiving yourself is harder than it sounds
A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some – even when we know it might benefit our […]
Trigger warnings fall flat, but safe spaces build trust in the classroom
Trigger warnings may not help students feel more supported, but safe space messages do. A new study found that being told they were in a ‘safe […]
Military discharge is a time of challenge and opportunity
The military prides itself on loyalty and respect but those values must extend to how they treat those who leave service, new research from Flinders University […]
Let’s all club together for better mental health
Sports clubs have the potential to provide a profound and positive impact on the mental health of their younger members, but the whole club must be […]
Family dynamics shape body image differently across cultures
Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviours […]
Tackling childhood trauma in schools
As debate on the merits of a national school bullying policy rages across Australia, experts at Flinders University will start work on Australia’s first ‘Trauma Aware […]
Fitness apps fuelling disordered eating
With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered […]
Alarming gap in girls’ sport
Researchers at Flinders University say there is an urgent need to encourage more girls to participate in sports, following a new study that reveals a striking […]