Privatisation of Australian prisons
New research has cast a spotlight on the privatisation of Australian prisons as state governments seek to reduce costs, but experts warn similar experiments have failed […]
$24.6m boost for medical research
From diabetes, cancer and heart disease to chronic pain and major depression, 12 new research grants announced today cap off a big year for Flinders medical […]
Policy’s promise for fairer health outcomes
A new research centre to be launched at Flinders today is dedicated to achieving fairer health outcomes and improving the wellbeing of Australians.
Unmasking the ugly effects of discrimination
Despite laws, anti-racism campaigns and strategies for social inclusion, stigma and discrimination remain a major problem in Australian society, Flinders public health researcher Dr Anna Ziersch says.
Disadvantaged left behind in digital age
As more health services go online in a bid to widen their reach, marginalised groups including the unemployed, elderly, disabled and educationally disadvantaged risk being left behind.
Respect your elders, says Flinders Professor
Policy and programs aside, dispelling the myths about older people is key to creating an age-friendly state, says Flinders University Psychologist and Gerontologist Professor Mary Luszcz.