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, […]
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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 […]
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: […]
Nursing help for homeless children
Free health care will be offered to homeless families in Adelaide’s south under a bold new initiative led by UnitingCare Wesley Bowden and Flinders University. In […]
Study shows plans lacking for future care of adults with intellectual disab...
The vulnerability of adults with intellectual disability in our society has been underlined by new research showing the number of older parents ageing in tandem with […]
Caring Futures Institute hosts experts to examine the caring roles of fathe...
Experts from across Australia will explore the role of fathering next month in a workshop hosted by the Caring Futures Institute. The half-day event will bring […]