Addressing the high rate of Australians with disabilities smoking
According to a new analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population. While the number of […]
Mental health, disability in the justice system
Gaze aversion, lack of emotional expression, repetitive body movements, or speaking in monologue tone can sway people’s judgement of another’s credibility and honesty – notably in […]
How child poverty leads to a lesser life
Poverty and disadvantage put young Australians on the road to a less fulfilling life and schools could play a critical role in breaking the cycle, a […]
Telehealth cuts see services withdrawn to vulnerable Australians
Cut-backs to telehealth services last week have seen countless Australians who are bedridden or housebound again become invisible in the eyes of our health system, highlighting […]
Donors fuel new generation of novel research
Deciphering the cause and cure for chronic, unidentifiable pelvic pain – a condition believed to affect one in every 10 people – may be a step […]
Building disability capacity in Indonesia
A program to build capacity to support people with disability in Indonesia has brought 25 Australia Award Fellows to Flinders University.
Health Sciences students recognised for academic success
School of Health Sciences students have been recognised for their academic excellence at this year’s Student Prize and Award Ceremony.
Virtual art program takes world stage
A Flinders University-made platform that enables children with disabilities to create their own artworks will be showcased at an international convention in Korea this month.
Flinders engineers enable independent living
South Australia’s ageing population and people with disabilities are one step closer to living with greater independence.