University of South Australia

Ending the suicide epidemic devastating rural communities

UniSA’s very own farm girl, clinical psychologist and researcher, Associate Professor Dr Kate Gunn, led a team of academics, industry stakeholders and farmers from around Australia to co-design a free, online self-help program called ifarmwell.

Published at Shaping Australia Awards by the University of South Australia

Community response to the program has been overwhelmingly positive, and it has earned major awards including the National LiFE Award for Innovation from Suicide Prevention Australia and the Farmer of the Year Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research.

New research plants the seed to grow food crops with sea water

Budding new plant biology research is paving the potential to produce food crops that not only survive but thrive in salty conditions.

Hot spot 'saunas' a new lifeline for endangered frog populations

New biologist-designed heated shelters will help endangered frogs survive the devastating impact of a deadly fungal disease by regulating their body temperature to fight off infection.

Persistent poverty is a major policy issue

While having a job is often crucial to lifting people out of poverty, adequate income support and child care are also critical

Trailblazing digital health collaboration to improve aged care wins national prize

Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won a top national prize for its positive impact on health and safety.

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New research plants the seed to grow food crops with sea water

Hot spot 'saunas' a new lifeline for endangered frog populations

Persistent poverty is a major policy issue

Trailblazing digital health collaboration to improve aged care wins national prize