Opinion: bushfires bring need for community care into focus
By Judith Leeson AM The tragedy of the Australian bushfires, which have unfolded during the past few months, has left us gasping at the unprecedented scale, […]
New researchers to boost Caring Futures Institute
Two high-profile researchers set to join Flinders University in the New Year will contribute their extensive expertise and strong research credentials to the Caring Futures Institute’s […]
LEGO® could provide building blocks to better mental health for autistic t...
Researchers from Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute will partner with Autism SA to investigate whether LEGO® robotics therapy can reduce anxiety and increase social skills in […]
Is society undermining stay at home dads?
The way society thinks about masculinity and care work is creating challenges for men who choose to stay home to raise their children. In a recent […]
Handle with care: Caring for older people – getting the fundamentals righ...
As part of the BRAVE Flinders Research and Innovation lecture series, Professor Alison Kitson, Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Nursing and Health […]
Caring Futures Institute's Professor Julie Ratcliffe appointed to CEDA econ...
Caring Futures Institute lead for health and social economics Professor Julie Ratcliffe has been appointed to the CEDA Council on Economic Policy. The council comprises some […]
Study on toddler dietary patterns lays foundation for future research
A Caring Futures Institute paper has for the first time examined the whole diets of toddlers to investigate both nutrition and dental health impacts. The research found two distinct dietary patterns: […]
Public lecture: "What constitutes good quality of care in aged care?" - Pro...
Caring Futures Institute lead for Health and Social Economics, Professor Julie Ratcliffe, and a team of researchers from three universities, five aged care partner organisations and […]
Public lecture: "Digital Health – Enabling Health Smart Living" - Profess...
Professor Anthony Maeder, of Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute, has described consumer empowerment and its impact on digital health research as a ‘hidden revolution in health […]