Community engagement

At Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA our education and research aims to equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skills, commitment and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance health outcomes.

We strive to improve the health of our geographically and culturally diverse communities through the transformative power of education, research and health care. Strong partnerships with our communities are fundamental to educating our students, ensuring our graduates are ready to serve them.

Our Community Partnership Grant is one way that we are investing in local rural communities. Grants of up to $2,000 will be funded to support projects that benefit local rural and regional communities within the local government areas of Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA located campuses. Regions include the Riverland, Barossa Valley, Hills Mallee Fleurieu and Greater Green Triangle.

The 2023 grant round assisted in supporting diverse community projects across the state.
If your group or organisation has a great idea that will positively contribute to the health and wellbeing of your community, apply for a Flinders University Rural and Remote Health Community Partnership Grant.

Applications for the 2024 round have closed. 

For further information contact:

Elspeth Radford, FRRHSA Community Engagement and Communication Officer

Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA’s acquisitive art competition attracted entries from across the Flinders South Australian regional footprint.

The competition was free to enter for First Nations people over the age of 16 with artists’ incorporating aspects of their culture, heritage and connection to local country into a two dimensional work.

The theme, Whole Health, Whole of Community was beautifully translated by the artists and incorporated elements from land, water, bush medicine and education.

Final judging was held in Renmark, with four independent artists given the difficult task of selecting the winning and runner up pieces. Judging criteria was developed to ensure the winning work effectively portrayed both the competition theme and elements.

The judging panel, all professional artists, included Sally O’Connor (Mt Gambier), Shane Karpany (Riverland), Clint Frankel (Riverland) and Liz Frankel (Riverland).

Following deliberations, the panel selected Jamii-Leah Gray’s two dimensional acrylic on canvas work titled “Healthy Country, Healthy People” as the winning piece.

Jamii-Leah is a 26 year old Wirangu/Kokatha, and Ngarrindjeri woman born in Berri, SA and grew up in both Ceduna and the Riverland. Her childhood involved art in many forms, from wood carving, drawing on paper or in the sand and enjoying the creative journey.

“My family are artists from my grandparents to the youngest generation. Watching my parents paint inspired to me to put a brush in my hand. Art is my passion and I love to create something new for everyone to see. I hope you love my artwork as much as I loved painting it."

The story of Jamii-Leah’s work intricately depicts the competition theme and elements in great detail. Her work has been acquired by Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA. 

The competition runner up was Chloe Shorrock, an Arrernte woman from Alice Springs and now living in the Riverland.

An exciting outcome of the competition will be to see Jamii-Leah’s work reproduced and featured proudly on Flinders Rural and Remote Health campus vehicles and other merchandise.

Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA – First Nations Acquisitive Art Competition Winner - Jaimii-Leah Gray

Jaimii-Leah Gray's work on a Flinders Rural and Remote Health campus vehicle