Alere named best in nation, wins for rehab Fellow and French language connoisseur, ethics expert to steer national consultation and health education fellowship awarded.
Alere does it again!
Leaders in the hospitality sector Blanco Horner are celebrating another win for Alere at Flinders University, after taking out an incredible three awards at the prestigious 2019 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS National Awards for Excellence, including Gold for dining, and National Cafe of the Year.
Café Alere and Function Centre at Bedford Park is a contemporary space valued by staff, students and the local community for its amazing food and affordable prices. It has been acknowledged by several awards in recent years, including South Australian café of the year for the last two years running.
With fast service and a fine seasonal menu, Alere consistently excels, including catering through its 250-person Function Centre, or at venues within Bedford Park and surrounding campuses.
Read the write-up on Glam Adelaide.
Rehab Fellow wins national honour
Flinders University NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellow Dr Kate Laver was awarded the 2019 Norington prize from the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (RMSANZ).
Occupational therapist Dr Laver, from the Rehabilitation, Aged and Extended Care research group in the College of Medicine and Public Health, was awarded the prize after presenting the annual Norington Lecture at the annual RMSANZ Scientific Meeting held in Adelaide in late October.
Other Flinders University experts to speak at the October conference included Professor Alison Kitson, Professor Maria Crotty, Professor Sue Gordon, Professor Geraint Rogers, Dr Luke Johnson and Dr Maayken Van Den Berg.
The lecture and prize – presented by an allied health professional – is named in memory of the late Bradney Norington, the first president of the Australian College of Rehabilitation Medicine. It aims to highlight recent progress in allied health research in the field of rehabilitation care.
During his medical studies at Sydney University, Bradney Norington CBE developed acute poliomyelitis and was severely affected with extensive severe residual paralysis restricting him subsequently to a wheelchair-based life. After graduating, he became the first Australian to receive a UK Diploma of Physical medicine and worked extensively in Australia expanding rehabilitation medicine.
Congratulations Professor de Lacey
A Flinders ethics expert has been appointed to the Australian Government’s Mitochondrial Donation Expert Working Committee, which will provide advice on the legal, regulatory, scientific and cultural issues surrounding the possible introduction of mitochondrial donation.
Professor Sheryl de Lacey will contribute her expertise, built on a strong background in ethical and psychosocial issues, primarily around reproduction and paediatrics.
Her knowledge and experience will be valuable in the committee’s leadership of the public consultation currently underway.
An NHMRC project, its key purpose is to understand community views, once the scientific, ethical and social issues are understood.
Find out more about the consultation process here.
New health education Fellow
Dr Koshila Kumar has been admitted as a Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE). ANZAHPE is the peak regional association for those involved in education and training in the health and social care professions.
Dr Kumar is a Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of the College of Medicine and Public Health’s postgraduate programs in Clinical Education in the Prideaux Centre for Research in Health Professions Education. The Fellowship is testament to her commitment to promoting scholarship in health professional education and supporting the development of those involved in education across the health and social care professions.
Engagement award for French lecturer
Dr Christèle Maizonniaux has been awarded the South Australian French Teachers Award (SAFTA) for Excellence: Development of strong professional relationships and contribution to the French teaching community.
She was presented with her award at a ceremony in Adelaide, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.