First-of-its-kind Australian study to track health outcomes across entire adult lifespan
Congratulations to Professor Sharon Lawn who has been appointed one of 10 Chief Investigators tasked with leading a national study that will track the mental health and wellbeing of Australians across multiple generations of families.
Launched by the Sax Institute, the study is Australia’s largest intergenerational health study and will track more than 100,000 Australians aged 18 and above over many years, helping researchers understand how health and wellbeing are shaped by individual experience, family history and social conditions across generations.
The findings will help advance health research and inform future healthcare policy and practice across Australia.
Three Flinders academics appointed to shape future of Australian research innovation
Congratulations to Professor Michelle Coote, Professor Jonathan Benjamin and Associate Professor Yee Lian Chew who are among 63 members newly elected to the Australian Research Council (ARC) College of Experts.
The ARC College of Experts are among the best of the Australian research community and play a key role in strengthening the excellence and integrity of ARC-funded research by assessing the best research and ideas to support.
New College Members will commence their three-year terms on 1 January 2027.
End of life care expert recognised on national stage
Congratulations to Dr Olivia Farrer for being named runner-up in the 2026 Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences Allied Health Research Impact Awards.
Dr Farrer’s research focuses on strengthening the capability of allied health professionals to deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, particularly within aged care settings.
The awards recognise outstanding allied health research that delivers meaningful improvements to healthcare delivery, workforce capability and community health outcomes.