Three in four new mums struggle with body image
Up to 75% of Australian women report concerns about their body image after giving birth, with many feeling intense pressure to “bounce back” to their pre-pregnancy […]
Flinders launches Australian-first diploma for people with intellectual disability
Offering a unique and supportive pathway into employment for people with intellectual disability, Flinders University will lead a national first in 2026, with the launch of […]
Navigating grief in the aged care system
Grief for families in the aged care system begins long before the death of their loved ones, new research has found, highlighting the need for a […]
Kids’ reading apps failing to deliver educational value
Many mobile apps claiming to support early reading skills in children fail to deliver actual educational benefit, with positive app store reviews seemingly driven by aesthetics […]
Eating alone linked to poorer nutrition in older adults
Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, new research […]
Celebrating 50 years of nursing education
With one eye still firmly on the future, Flinders University will this month mark 50 years of nursing education, celebrating five decades of leadership, innovation and […]
Finding what helps Indigenous children thrive
A recently released report is reshaping how we understand the early experiences that help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to thrive as they grow up. […]
Trailblazing First Nations advocates among Flinders’ fearless alumni achievers
First Nations rights advocate and Bidjara and Birri-Gubba Juru woman, Professor Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Huggins AM FAHA, has been honoured by Flinders University for her exceptional leadership […]
Growing Australia’s rural allied health workforce
Community connections, workload management and supporting early-career allied health professionals through targeted, well-timed professional development is crucial to improving staff retention and healthcare in Australia’s rural […]