Women veterans need support
Women have described cases of military sexual trauma as being “enabled, ignored and condoned” in Australia, with mental health and other professionals calling for immediate action […]
Buckle up: Gambling can be risky
Like driving a car, gamblers should always prepare for a rocky ride – even if they believe they don’t have a problem, Flinders University experts say. […]
Pioneering Project Warhorse: helping veterans transition into civilian life
A unique partnership between Flinders University and the Defence Force Welfare Association has seen veterans join in on an archaeological dig at Glenthorne National Park in […]
Remember women veterans too
The annual ANZAC Day commemorations are another opportunity to acknowledge that “women serve too,” says Professor Sharon Lawn, lead author of a new journal article. The […]
Families on ‘front line’ of veteran support
Close relatives need more information and help to encourage veterans, soldiers and front-line responders to deal with the stresses and possible trauma in a timely fashion, […]
$8.8m in new medical research funding
Innovative ageing, First Nations and public health programs are among the latest Medical Research Future Fund grants worth $382 million announced today. Building on a bumper […]
Borderline personality disorder-related stigma undermines patient care
People with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and their carers report experiencing discrimination and stigma when presenting to health services following self-harm or a suicide […]
Families key to veterans and first responders seeking help
Families play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of veterans and emergency service first responders, with a new guide being launched today to aid them […]
Coping with bushfire fallout
As communities across Australia still grapple with the aftermath of the devastating 2019-20 bushfires, researchers are warning more needs to be done to support the long-term […]