Taking the leap to the big city
Life in a rural town had been carefully contained for Jessica Charlton. Growing up with a vision impairment called Ocular cutaneous albinism, resulting in reduced vision and […]
OT student is changing lives for the better
Pursuing her dream to study Occupational Therapy presented Aboriginal student Alana Manhire with the daunting prospect of having to move away from her hometown of Darwin– […]
Flinders alumni now invaluable in palliative care
Thirty five year old Maite Uribe is the new Vice President of one of the United States’ leading end-of-life care providers. At Flinders University Maite (BNg(PreReg) […]
A fulfilling career in nutrition
Patient-centred Clinical Dietitian Javier Wei Lun Won (BNutDiet ’18) helps his clients meet their nutrition and health goals. Following studies in food science and nutrition in his […]
Doing the country rounds during COVID-19
Flinders University academic and emergency nurse Sandra Crockett has been doing the rounds of country hospitals for more than three decades but never in her career […]
Personal health challenges inspire a career in nutrition and dietetics
By Sarah Di Iorio Flinders University Nutrition and Dietetics student Julianne Baldock’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes inspired her to explore the world of diet, health […]
How Jackson Chin’s audiologist inspired him to pursue the world of sound
International audiology alumni Jackson Chin’s childhood visits to an audiologist have made a lasting impact on his career. Jackson, who grew up in Singapore, has a […]
Take the lead in health by embracing change
Flinders health alumna Judith Barker has some wise words for students pursuing a career in health management – “take whatever opportunity that comes your way and […]
A career stretching from elite sporting fields to lecture theatres
Flinders lecturer Mat Prior was drawn to a career in Physiotherapy through his love for sport and a simple curiosity for how the body works. After […]