Teacher, clinician, researcher, leader. Coffee aficionado & horology collector. Professor in Allied Health and Health Services Research @UniversitySA

Joined May 2015
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Saravana Kumar retweeted
Sharing the first Ph.D related publication from @GeorgiaGosse on the models of care allied health clinicians use (and why) to delivery services to vulnerable children in rural/remote settings, proud supervisor moment @EvidenceBytes ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ mdpi.com/2758356
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Contributing to the growing #evidence base on #natureplay from โญ๏ธ #phd ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ @DankiwKylie @iimpact_health @ARENA_UniSA @MargaritaTsiros @KLBaldock. Well done, Kylie. #proudsupervisor
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Strengthening #health systems to improve #childhealth #outcomes for #rural communities. Congrats to our star #phd @UniversitySA ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ @GeorgiaGosse & ๐Ÿ™ @HelenBanwell @DrAnnaMoran as well. First of many no doubt! Watch this space.
What #alliedhealth models of care are available for children with developmental needs in #rural and remote areas? My first PhD publication explored this: #ruralhealth #childhealth @EvidenceBytes @HelenBanwell @DrAnnaMoran @UniversitySA @MDPIOpenAccess mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/4/507
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Timely research on a critical issue that affects us all. As the impacts of #climatechange becomes more prominent, what role do #healthpractitioners #physiotherapists have in tackling this issue. Collaborative research @UniversitySA @latrobe & led by our hons student Linya chi
New study by ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“Linya Chi explores Australian physiotherapists' perspectives on the link between #climatechange, health, and #physiotherapy. Thanks to all survey participants! Great to collaborate with @RoseBoucaut @CarolineEFryer @EvidenceBytes onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ™ @AusHcBrunei for having us. We had a โ€œcrackingโ€ time. Our sincere ๐Ÿ™ to our hosts @ubdbuzz for making this @NewColomboPlan trip such a memorable experience & all our partner organisations in making this @UniversitySA #physiotherapy study tour an immense success. #partnership
A delegation of physiotherapy students from @UniversitySA are in town to gain โ€œhands onโ€ experience of Bruneiโ€™s healthcare system, with thanks to the @NewColomboPlan and their hosts @ubdbuzz. Yesterday they met my teamโ€™s โ€œhipโ€-est member, 2nd Secretary Yan Kok. Excuse the puns!
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Saravana Kumar retweeted
Pretty cool to see some of work published on @lifehacker ! Good fun collaborating with @LewisIngramSA @EvidenceBytes @ARENA_UniSA @UniversitySA lifehacker.com.au/2023/10/trโ€ฆ

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Today is International AHPsDay #AHPDay2023 & shout out to all the #AHPs who are the glue which holds the health system together. We may be a diverse group but we are united in our ability to deliver exceptional #PatientCare. ๐Ÿ™ @UniversitySA for supporting this occasion.
Today is International Allied Health Professions Day which we are championing on our #unisaLED screen. Similar to International Day of the Nurse / Midwife, it is a day to celebrate the important role and contributions of allied health professions to the wider community.
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Spoilt for choice when it comes to #cardio ? Check out what @LewisIngramSA @_HunterBennett_ & I have to say on this @ConversationEDU
Treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine: what's the best option for cardio at home? Find our in this new @UniversitySA article: theconversation.com/treadmilโ€ฆ via @ConversationEDU
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Saravana Kumar retweeted
Ballet flat #shoes are making a #fashion comeback. But are these easy slip-ons problem-free for your #feet? @UniversitySA's Dr Kristin Graham, Dr @HelenBanwell, and @EvidenceBytes share their insights in this @ConversationEDUย article:brnw.ch/21wBR80 #podiatry #footcare
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Saravana Kumar retweeted
Thank you to my dream team of supervisors for making this research possible @EvidenceBytes @MargaritaTsiros @KLBaldock
Think back to your childhood, do you remember climbing trees, exploring creek beds, and engaging in nature play? Do you think kids now get the same opportunities? Check out what parents and educators are saying about nature play and how we can promote it! journals.plos.org/plosone/arโ€ฆ
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So many helped me succeed as a #HDR ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“. Now am in a privileged role @UniversitySA to help other #HDR ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ succeed in their own research careers. ๐Ÿ™ @Marnie_HW & the selection panel for this recognition & my wonderful ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“, co-supervisors, professional staff, & industry-partners.
Congratulations to the 2022 winners of the @UniversitySA Research Awards held today! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ The awards recognised outstanding research at individual and team levels, ethics and safety and the top media performer for 2022. Full details on this website at 5pm: ow.ly/6Vsa50LY5PN
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Go on, have your say on an issue that impacts us all! If you are an ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ #physiotherapist there is still time left to complete this survey and share your views on #climatechange #physiotherapy @li__katrina @CarolineEFryer Pls share ๐Ÿ™
#climatechange is considered as a great moral challenge. We all can help tackle this challenge. UniversitySA we are keen to know the views of & role for #physiotherapists. This๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ first project is led by our wonderful Hons ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ Linya Chi. Pls contribute & spread the word ๐Ÿ™
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Had an incredible night ๐Ÿฅณ the success of @UniversitySA #UNSTOPPABLE alumni ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ including @odette_gibson co-lead @Wardliparingga. Their stories & impacts on the wider community are truly #inspirational. We r so #proud of all your achievements. @Marnie_HW @strokeofgenius8
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A special shout out to โฆ@randylarcombeโฉ & his awesome team for their exceptional skills in capturing and showcasing us #sascienceawards finalists stories & impacts through these incredible clips. โฆLoved all finalists stories โฆ@sachiefsciโฉ youtu.be/YY7S-MlOfOA

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It is always so much fun and pleasure hanging out with @strokeofgenius8 & @ShylieMackinto1 #sascienceawards @sachiefsci. What a wonderful night!
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๐Ÿ™ @JacintaAdelaide Learning goes both ways & I too learn so much from engaging with passionate allied health professionals such as you. Congrats on all your success too!
Congatulations to Prof Saravana Kumar of @UniversitySA on your nomination for SA #STEMM Educator of the Year!! The capacity your teaching instils in clinicans has such wide-reaching impact, ultimately improving patient care across so many professions! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ #SAScienceAwards
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๐Ÿ™ @SandraOrgeig What a beautiful night celebrating amazing researchers, scientists & teachers. Really thankful to be here and recognized by my peers & wider community. Couldnโ€™t be more prouder @sachiefsci #SAScienceAwards
Congratulations @EvidenceBytes @UniversitySA for being a finalist for STEMM Educator of the Year in the SA Science Excellence Awards @sachiefsci #SAScienceAwards.
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Teachers/ educators play such an important role in shaping the lives and future of so many generations. I am so privileged to do the same @UniversitySA and be recognised for this through #SAScienceAwards. ๐Ÿ™ @sachiefsci for this recognition & @CommBank & @Telstra for ur support.
Introducing Professor Saravana Kumar from @UniSA - one of our incredible 2022 #SAScienceAwards finalists! In the running for STEMM Educator of the Year โ€“ University or RTO, @EvidenceBytes is recognised for his passion in teaching allied health students.
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Privileged & humbled to have been appointed in this new role.๐Ÿ™ @UniversitySA @SAHealth for this opportunity to tackle complex #health challenges thru intersectoral collaboration. Hard work lies ahead but it is also a path filled with endless opportunities & optimism #Unstoppable
#UniSA Professor Saravana Kumar has been appointed to tackle South Australia's allied #health crisis adelaidenow.com.au/news/soutโ€ฆ via @thetiser
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A wonderful recognition for a wonderful โญ๏ธ PhD ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“! So proud of all your achievements @NicoleinNature. ๐Ÿ™ @phaa_sa for your ongoing support of students and their incredible work. Another success story in @UniversitySA industry-informed PhD #proudsupervisor #phdlife #ecr
Congrats to @NicoleinNature for being co-awarded the Kerry Kirke student award, recognising outstanding Public Health scholarship through her PhD @UniversitySA๐ŸŽ‰ What a way to finish off the year and your PhDโญ๏ธ @EvidenceBytes
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