Journal article
Efficacy of mindfulness and goal setting interventions for increasing resilience and reducing smoking in lower socio-economic groups: randomised controlled trial protocol
Mindfulness-based interventions and setting realistic goals are preferred in low socioeconomic communities. This study aimed to test if these interventions, delivered online and consolidated with peer support offered via ex-smokers, are successful in promoting smoking cessation and resilience.
Journal article
Social capital and rural health for refugee communities in Australia
The objective of this paper is to show how social ties are important for participants’ health, both facilitating access to resources, including health services, and connecting people to health-promoting living conditions.
Report
Person-centred and consumer directed mental health care: transforming care experiences
This spotlight report has been generated to explore how the concepts of person-centred care (PCC), and consumer directed care (CDC) are being conceptualised and experienced in Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention systems.
Report
Skills gaps in the South Australian advertising and design sector: final report
In July 2022, researchers at UniSA received funding from the Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (then known as the Department for Innovation and Skills) to investigate skills gaps for graduates entering the South Australian advertising and design sector. This report outlines the methodology for the five-month project, presents an analysis of findings and...
Report
Teachers at breaking point: why working in South Australian schools is getting tougher
This report examines the shifting nature of teachers’ work, pointing to growing complexity and increasing professional demands. This research is the first of its kind in South Australia, and provides new insights into the impact of increased demands upon teachers’ wellbeing.