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Update from the Dean of Rural and Remote
Welcome to the e-News. Today I am profiling the work of Rural and Remote Health (RRH) staff who demonstrate the extent of our influence, impact, and external engagement within our national footprint and beyond Australia in the international forum for promoting health and equity.
RRH staff have delivered national orations and received national medals (Jaqui Hughes) and have featured in the national and local press for designing and delivering rural training programs (David Lam); influencing international policy on actions to reduce the widespread availability of tobacco (Marita Hefler); the importance of General Practice as a training environment (Emma Kennedy) and the NT Regional Training Hub hosting 25 organisations, including 12 national medical specialty colleges at the NT Medical Careers Expo.
James Smith, Cameron Stokes and Bryce Brickley presented at the World Health Promotion Conference in Abu Dhabi, with James being elected to the Global Executive Board of the International Union of Health Promotion and Education. This team also travelled to Timor-Leste to participate in a Rotary Impact Seminar alongside One Percent Program staff Jahdai Vigona and Dante Rodrigues. Next week, I will be chairing an accreditation panel aimed at boosting the capability of the midwifery workforce in Vanuatu.
Thank you to all RRH staff, I have and haven’t mentioned who are all so actively engaged in activities locally, nationally and internationally.
Dean, Rural and Remote Health, College of Medicine and Public Health
Congratulations
Congratulations Jaqui Hughes. At a gala dinner in Sydney this May, Jaqui was awarded the prestigious Arthur E Mills Medal by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She also delivered the 2025 Oration, powerfully reflecting on evolving practices in medicine that centre cultural safety. A proud moment recognising her leadership and impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health advancement.
Out and About
NT Medical Career Expo 2025 a success. Thank you to everyone who helped make the NT Medical Career Expo 2025 a standout event. With over 100 attendees – including medical and science students, and junior doctors – and more than 25 exhibitors from across the health sector, it was a fantastic evening of connection and career exploration. Special thanks to Debby Mauger and Eliza Gill for their outstanding efforts in organising the event, and to our MCs Melba Ridd and Uncle Richie Fejo.
Paramedicine students put their training into action during the annual Mass Casualty Incident, held this week at the Sturt campus. The large-scale simulation featured two scenarios, set in the Paramedicine shed and labs. With support from Police and Fire services, and medical student participation to enhance interprofessional learning, the exercise allowed students to demonstrate key triage and scene management skills aligned with PARA3002 learning outcomes.
Expressions of Interest
Collaboration Catalyst – Virtual Development Program (closes Friday 20 June)
Following the success of the first program, the Dean of Education, Karen Lower is excited to announce the launch of an Online Collaboration Catalyst Development Program, designed specifically for uplifting collaborative and leadership capacity in our college across our entire footprint. This program offers an opportunity for you to enhance your professional skills, drive your personal growth, and contribute to our continued collective success in education at the college. The program is designed for CMPH teaching specialists and balanced staff members who are heavily involved in teaching and who are located at any site across Australia. For more information and to express your interest in participating.
Events
- Tuesday 10 June: SALHN Research Week 2025 abstracts submission close (Submit here)
- Thursday 12 June: FMC Medical Grand Round (12:30pm, Lecture Theatre 1)
- Tuesday 17 June: Clinical Supervisor Training Event (RSVP here)
Real Talk for Flinders University: a conversational approach to support
12pm - 1:30pm, Monday 16 June, HLTH_1.09 Lecture Theatre, Health Sciences
This short, practical workshop will help you build confidence in having safe, supportive conversations with people experiencing mental health challenges at university. You’ll be introduced to the NIP it in the bud framework, learn how to recognise signs of mental distress, start meaningful conversations, and offer timely support. Open to all Flinders University staff. This in-person session will not be recorded. Register now
FHMRI Cancer Impact Seminar Series (12pm, Tuesday 17 June, Lvl 2 HMRB Seminar Space)
Applying health economic research to drive change for cost-effective cancer prevention interventions presented by Louisa Collins (Research Lead, Cancer Prevention and Survivorship, Viertel Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Council Queensland). Lunch and networking will follow the presentation from 1pm - 2pm.
HDR CoP Skills and Snacks: Getting Conference ready
3pm - 4:30pm, June 18, Room 203 HMRB. Join to hear about conference presentations, posters, and networking. Chat with other PhD students over
snacks after!
Menopause Workshop: All Staff Welcome (10:30am, Friday 20 June)
Menopause affects us all – directly or indirectly. Join a 90-minute interactive workshop hosted by Menopause Friendly Australia to gain a better understanding of menopause and its impacts, insight into Flinders’ support for staff, and practical ways to create a supportive workplace. Open to all staff. Register via the Staff Learning Portal and help build a more informed, compassionate culture. Read more
FHMRI Inspiring Leaders Seminar Series: Next seminar - Tuesday 1 July
12:30 (lunch provided), Level 2 Seminar Rooms, Health and Medical Research Building. No need to register – livestream link is in the calendar invitation
- Tue 1 Jul: Lezanne Ooi - Neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration (University of Wollongong)
- Mon 28 Jul: Peter van Wijngaarden - Ophthalmic neuroscience (Florey Institute)
- Wed 24 Sep: Joseph Trapani – “Small molecule inhibitors of lymphocyte perforin as focused immunosuppressants for auto-immune and post-infectious immunopathologies” (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre)
- Wed 29 Oct: Laura Downie – Optometry & vision science (University of Melbourne)
- Wed 19 Nov: Fiona Blyth - Public health & pain epidemiology (University of Sydney)
- Mon 8 Dec: Thomas Cox – Matrix and metastasis (Garvin Institute of Medical Research)
Open to all disciplines, these seminars offer valuable insights for everyone. Nominate a speaker
3MT (Three Minute Thesis) Competition 2025. HDR supervisors - encourage your students to polish their presentation skills for their milestones & conferences, and have the chance to win cash prizes! Register now. Key Dates:
- Recorded info session: learn what 3MT is about and hear from ‘24 winner
- Practice sessions: June and July -refine your presentation with feedback
- Registrations close: 11 July
- CNHS + CMPH Heat: 23 July
Are you looking to recruit honours, masters or PhD students? FHMRI’s annual Road to Research (11:30am - 1pm, Thursday 28 August) student recruitment event is an opportunity to showcase your research to potential students and capture their interest in joining your research team. Potential supervisors are invited have an interactive display or activity to demonstrate your research to a range of prospective students and spark conversations. Examples have included origami from protein folding researchers, and standard drink pouring from NCETA. Register your interest by Friday 25 July.
Need to know
CMPH Finance reminder: Is your Corporate Credit Card up to date?
When you use a University Purchasing Card/Corporate Credit Card, Transactions must be reconciled (coded and approved) in FlexiPurchase within 14 days of the statement date, which is generally around the 4th or 5th of each month.
Cards may be suspended if transactions are not reconciled within 60 days. Reminders will be sent out to the cardholders by the Credit Card team, giving cardholders a chance to get their transactions up to date. Training is available in iEnrol for both Credit Card Users and Credit Card Approvers. Information is available on Corporate Credit Card. Any queries: contact the Credit Cards team creditcards@flinders.edu.au
Improving Flinders Services Survey to enhance staff support (and win prizes!)
Now in its seventh year, the Improving Flinders Services Survey is your chance to provide anonymous feedback on the University services you’ve used in the past three months. Your input helps shape better support for staff, students and teams across Flinders. All respondents can enter the draw to win one of 15 prizes – including an overnight stay at the Oval Hotel and meal vouchers to top Adelaide venues. The survey will remain open until Monday 30 June. Click here to start or access the survey via the Staff webpage. If you have any questions about the survey, please email vpcsoffice@flinders.edu.au
New Indigenous Naming Policy |
Help Shape the Future Indigenous Workforce Strategy Register here. Questions? Contact: indigenous.employment@flinders.edu.au |
Qualtrics Survey: Help us match you with the right funding
Looking for philanthropic funding that suits your career stage and research area? Complete a short survey to help CMPH Research tailor funding opportunities to your needs. Your responses will guide us in connecting you with relevant grants, nationally and internationally. You'll be contacted within 24 hours of completing the survey.
Attention early and mid-career researchers! Join the “CMPH EMCA Online Forum” Teams channel to stay up to date on events and professional development opportunities. It is also a space to communicate and share your own events, information and resources with the FHMRI EMCR community.
Nominate now for the Profesisonal Staff, and Reconciliation Awards
Professional Staff Awards: Nominate a colleague who goes above and beyond! These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of professional staff. Find out more about the rules and eligibility here or submit your nomination here. Nominations are open until 1 August.
Reconciliation Awards: The Flinders Reconciliation Awards recognise the individuals and teams that are actively working towards reconciliation. These awards are open to all staff. Find out how to nominate here or submit your nomination here before 29 August.