Building better circumstances for people with disability
As a stroke survivor, Emily Korir (GradCertDisSt ‘16) has drawn on her harrowing personal experiences to become an inspiring champion for people with disabilities, amplified by […]
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Learning to give others a voice
Cat Kinsman’s choice to attend Flinders University was driven by its unique Speech Pathology program, but it soon became her top preference for its academic […]
Dr Elizabeth 'Didy' Button retires
As nursing stalwart Dr Didy Button (DipAppSc(Nurs) ’82, BNg ’88, MNg(Cwk) ’03, PhD ’18) prepares to close the textbook after 35 years of inspiring academia work […]
Promoting and protecting hearing health
During an internship at Hearing SA, Laura Drexler (MAUD ’20) was inspired to develop the Ambient Menu, a website that guides hearing impaired people and their […]
Improving health through sustainability
In her relatively short career as a research dietitian, Kim Anastasiou (BNutDiet(Hons) ’18) has built a strong peer network, frequently collaborating with researchers and youth advocates […]
Healthy habits for future generations
Fostering a positive culture in the workplace, Dr Brittany Johnson’s (BNutDiet ’11, PhD ’20) commitment to supporting future researchers as she continues to make significant contributions […]
Intellectual disability inclusion begins with respect
Improving inclusivity for people with intellectual disability depends on changing community perceptions of their capabilities – and Felicity Crowther (BDisComRehab ’12) is leading the push to […]
Providing a way forward after disasters
Disasters have befallen regional Australia with terrifying ferocity and frequency in recent years, placing great strain on national disaster relief resources, but Anastasia Bougesis (BHlthSc(Paramedic) ’10, […]
Oscar Wight, Physiotherapist. Class of 2020
Current role and responsibility I currently work across two roles: Physiotherapist (musculoskeletal) in private practice and as a physiotherapist in amateur league AFL. What do […]