Applying evidence-based research to improve livelihoods
With a passion for helping others and pursuing evidence-based research, Ghana native Bridget Numarce (MClinRehab ’21) decided to undertake a postgraduate degree at Flinders University. The […]
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Making an indelible mark on public health
Environmental Health graduate Helen Psarras is safeguarding the health of customers and workers in the tattoo and piercing industry. In 2004, the burgeoning tattoo and body […]
Oakley is going the distance
As a distance runner with a focus on becoming a physiotherapist, Oakley Nilsen thought studying a Bachelor of Health Science then a Master of Physiotherapy at […]
Midwifery pioneer Pauline Glover
With a distinguished 50-year career in the Northern Territory and South Australia, Associate Professor Pauline Glover (DipT(NursEd) ’80, MNgSt(Cwk) ’94, EdD ‘01) is a pioneer of […]
Excelling in academic and military careers
One of South Australia’s pioneering nursing and midwifery academics, Professor Annette Summers AO RFD, forged successful careers in both academic and military life. Daughter of a […]
A role model for nursing
Distinguished nursing education pioneer, Dr Joan Durdin AM, RN, FRCNA (Hon), (DUniv ’94), has worked tirelessly throughout her life to improve the professional status of […]
Focusing on improving vision
Drawing attention to patients with keratoconus – an eye condition causing refractive error vision impairment – has enabled Dr Himal Kandel (PhD(HlthSc) ’19) to focus on […]
Marshalling our health resources during the pandemic
Ensuring that South Australia marshalled the necessary health resources throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was the key responsibility of Dr Christopher McGowan (PhD(HlthSc) ’17). As Chief Executive […]
Helping vulnerable populations by expanding your sphere of influence
In 2019 Tim Kittel (BSpPath ‘01) became the President of Speech Pathology Australia, the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia. As a […]