RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Publications
Sinanan R, Van Doorn G, Browning C, Klein B, Foale C. Evaluating digital health literacy interventions for adults 45+ years: a scoping review, Health Promotion International, Volume 41, Issue 3, June 2026, daag080, https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag080
Dhareshwar S, Kane M, Lewis C, et al. Update on the current state of speech and language testing in Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/13872877261446637
Media
Press Releases
11 May 2026, New study to support older Australians navigate digital healthcare, Federation University, Rachel Sinanan https://www.federation.edu.au/about/news/media-release/new-study-to-support-older-adults-navigate-digital-healthcare/
11 June 2026, ‘Health gap’: booking a doctor’s appointment is leaving many behind, The Senior, Rachel Sinanan https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/9290403/rachel-sinanan-older-australians-struggle-with-digital-health/
Interviews
12 May 2026, ABC Radio Shepparton, Rachel Sinanan https://youtu.be/v8lmImC4HU
14 May 2026, ABC Radio Great Southern, Rachel Sinanan https://youtu.be/v8lmImC4HUM
26 May 2026, 3BA Ballarat, Rachel Sinanan https://youtu.be/Ith7IUJTMNU
Confirmation of Candidature
19 May 2026, Irushi Ediriweera, Co-developing a Digitally Based Wellbeing Tool to Enhance and Maintain the Wellbeing of Ageing Workers
24 March 2026, Rachel Sinanan, Understanding Digital Health Literacy and Related Training Needs of Adults Aged 45+ Years to Co-develop and Prototype Tailored Training Solutions https://youtu.be/_fewdKOLBjE
18 March 2026, Joshua Ee, Monash University, Personalised Sleep Coaching Powered by AI – Leveraging Behavioural, Environmental and Clinical Interaction Data to Support Precision Sleep Coaching https://youtu.be/E4LKClOvSe0
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