Research aims to improve how child health is measured and valued
Caring Futures Institute research lead and health economist Professor Julie Ratcliffe is among a national research team awarded a $2.35 million grant to improve the way […]
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Researchers awarded for study into improving physical activity in seniors i...
Researchers within the Caring Futures Institute were awarded at an International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity conference recently. Physiotherapy researchers Dr Claire Baldwin and […]
Researchers kickstart projects with COVID-19 grants
Grants have been awarded to Caring Futures Institute researchers across multiple disciplines in Flinders University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences towards research projects that explore […]
Improving educational outcomes for children with a vision impairment
A Flinders University PhD research project is aiming to highlight a more effective way of measuring visual impairment in children to ensure they receive better support […]
Public lecture: Integrated Care - A Novel Approach to Manage (Cardiovascula...
The Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, is hosting a public lecture that will explore integrated care approaches to managing cardiovascular conditions. Caring Futures Institute researcher and […]
Nursing service for homeless children exposes lack of access to health care
A nurse practitioner service delivered in Adelaide’s south in collaboration with Flinders University has found that only 11% of homeless children are fully immunised and more […]
Age well from 40 and avoid 'pre-frailty'
Caring Futures Institute researchers and international colleagues are urging people as young as 40 to look after their physical and mental health to reduce or even […]
Researchers test credibility of online nutrition advice for kids
Parents and carers should be wary of the vast array of online recipes and nutritional advice for healthy meals as some provide a lack of credible […]
Online fitness trend #fitspiration makes women feel worse, research finds
Online #fitspiration images often depicting young, slim and athletic women are doing more harm than good, according to Flinders University researchers. Despite the positive and inspirational […]