Community clinics, services and programs

Flinders University service for eating disorders

Flinders University services for eating disorders offers a 10-session cognitive behavioural treatment to improve symptoms of disordered eating, such as binge eating, purging, fasting, and preoccupation with weight and shape.

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Posttraumatic Stress Clinic

The Clinic offers treatment for posttraumatic stress reactions following traumatic experiences. We have a focus on researching and improving evidence-based therapies, with these largely cognitive-behavioural in nature. As therapy is typically offered free of charge, there is no payment made to participants. Depending on the trial, therapy typically involves between 10 – 15 sessions, either face-to-face at the Clinic, or at times, online. We see adults (and children, depending on therapist and project availability).

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Early intervention research program (autism)

The program's primary focus is research, particularly into the evaluation of early intervention for children with autism. The Structured Program for Childhood Therapists Working with Children with Autism is the manualised version of the program and is now in use nationally and internationally. A partnership between research and service delivery has resulted in the Flinders Therapy House, a partnership with not-for-profit Inclusive Directions.

Contact: (08) 8201 7976 or email anna.moffat@flinders.edu.au
Book an assessment: email clientsupport@directions.org.au or visit the Inclusive Directions website

Big Talks for Little People

The Big Talks for Little People: Child Mental Health Module is a school program for Years 1 to 6 helping school students better understand their mental health and their well-being. It is based on the simple principal that ‘’you are never too young to talk about your mental health”.

The Schools Program comprises 6 lessons incorporating 6 topics on mental health for young children (6-13 years old/Primary School Years 1 to 6). The focus is on early intervention and prevention for children in each class. Teachers use a digital platform to run the 6-lesson module in their classrooms. Each of the detailed 6 lessons based on Social & Emotional Learning  principles, involves practical classroom activities to help students practice skills such as listening, supporting their friends, group work skills, and problem solving. The 6 lesson downloadable outlines are accompanied by short digital animations intended to promote classroom discussion. The animations focus on children’s everyday experiences such as solving peer conflicts, developing friendship skills, making strong and wise decisions, recognising emotions and feelings, and developing resilience. 

What can Big Talks for Little People offer schools and students compared to other programs? The programs are evidence-based, evaluated nationally and internationally in over 60 schools. Interviews with students and teachers confirm the value and broad appeal of the  various programs. The program offers schools the possibility of data collection and a confidential written report based on anonymous on-line student and teacher questionnaires. Schools receive on-line/phone support if required to run the program.

The evaluation of the Big Talks for Little People Schools programs. Evaluations nationally and internationally confirm that the program is effective in (i) improving student well-being (ii) enhancing student capacities to recognise and express emotions appropriately (iii) reducing student levels of student anxiety, and (v) reducing student reported bullying.

Contact for further information
Professor Phillip Slee phillip.slee@flinders.edu.au
Professor Shane Pill shane.pill@flinders.edu.au

Sleep and Psychology Laboratory

The Sleep and Psychology Laboratory offers treatment for children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic stress, and are also experiencing sleep disturbances. We are also conducting research to explain the complex relationships between exposure to traumatic events, sleep, and mental health. Traumatic events can include, but are not limited to, exposure to family or community violence, motor vehicle accidents, physical or sexual abuse, and assault. 

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Insomnia Treatment Program

The Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH) Clinic at FHMRI: Sleep Health Flinders University is a unique, world-renowned and specialist sleep disorder centre. We are dedicated to translating the science of sleep in order to deliver evidence-based treatments that are proven to improve sleep, health and wellbeing for all people in our community.

Find out more about the Insomnia Treatment Program

In Australia, midwifery students are required to follow women throughout their pregnancy, delivery and after the birth of their baby under the supervision of a midwife or doctor. This gives the student and the woman an opportunity to experience continuity of care, which has been found to improve a woman’s overall experience of childbirth.

A midwifery student will:

1. attend some of your antenatal appointments
2. contribute to your care during labour, providing additional support to you (and your partner)
3. be involved in your birth experience, birthing your baby with the support of a midwife or doctor
4. visit you within the first six weeks after your baby is born.