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Renewing local rural health partnership
The University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership through their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a further three years, continuing their shared commitment to building a sustainable regional health workforce. The ongoing agreement supports existing clinical placements, medical training pathways and workforce
Renewing local rural health partnership
The University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership through their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a further three years, continuing their shared commitment to building a sustainable regional health workforce. The ongoing agreement supports existing clinical placements, medical training pathways and workforce
Renewing local rural health partnership
The University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership through their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a further three years, continuing their shared
Bundjalung Country artwork unveiled at UCRH
A new artwork celebrating Bundjalung Country and culture has been unveiled at UCRH, where it will support Aboriginal health education and provide a lasting acknowledgement of Country. Map of Bundjalung
Raising the Bar comes to Lismore
Lismore City Council and UCRH have announced a new partnership to bring globally acclaimed Raising the Bar program to the Northern Rivers, with the inaugural Lismore event to be held
25 years, told through people
The people, partnerships and defining moments behind 25 years of University of Sydney rural health are being celebrated through a new exhibition and online story collection from UCRH. The Corridor
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A quarter century of University of Sydney rural health in the Northern Rivers was celebrated with a day of reflection, connection and new beginnings at UCRH in Lismore on Thursday 10 September. University leaders, staff, students, alumni, health partners and community supporters came together to recognise the people and partnerships
New research published has shone a light on the lasting mental health impacts of housing displacement after the 2022 Lismore floods, adding to growing evidence from rural health research about the challenges communities face during disaster recovery. The paper, Housing displacement experiences following major flooding in regional Australia: A qualitative
Rural health research is exploring a new way to help young people better understand pain, with a large Australian study set to test whether pain education delivered in schools can improve health knowledge among students. The protocol paper was co-authored by Professor Chris Williams as part of the research team
How can organisations make sure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a stronger say over how their data is collected, stored and used? A new paper co-authored by UCRH’s Dr Cas Sedran-Price explores practical ways to put Indigenous Data Sovereignty into action, helping strengthen systems that support both community
Aboriginal health research and education was front and centre yesterday as UCRH welcomed Professor Reuben Bolt, the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services, and members of his portfolio for a visit to the Northern Rivers. Joining Professor Bolt in visiting UCRH were Dr Michael Mossman, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy
For students considering a future in rural health careers, last Friday’s UCRH Health Careers Day offered a chance to see what that future could really look like. Held at our Lismore campus, the event brought together high school students, careers advisors, university students and health professionals for a day of
Rural health research is helping shine a light on a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. A new publication involving Professor Chris Williams from UCRH, as part of the Back2Health Consortium, outlines a major clinical trial that will explore whether lifestyle support can improve outcomes for people living
Helping grow the future rural health workforce development is a big part UCRH’s role, which is why we’re excited to see Sarah Crook, UCRH Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator, appointed to a new national leadership group focused on allied health clinical education. Sarah Crook (pictured right) has been appointed to the
A major rural health research project led by UCRH’s Dr Cassandra Sedran-Price has secured over $700,000 through a prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grant. The funding will support a five-year program focused on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations survivors and their
What does food security look like when culture, Country and community are part of the picture? That’s the question driving a UCRH-led Aboriginal health research project working alongside communities on Bundjalung Country (Northern Rivers) and in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands). For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, food
A recent trip to Northern Thailand has seen UCRH’s Dr Cassandra Sedran-Price and Associate Professor Veronica Matthews, as well as Jagun Alliance’s Oliver Costello and researcher Pattheera Somboonsin (University of Canberra) take part in an Indigenous-led knowledge exchange focused on climate adaptation, community wellbeing and environmental stewardship. The project, funded
Good healthcare starts with a confident workforce. Through a new partnership with Healthy North Coast, UCRH is delivering the Clinical Skills & Telehealth Trainer Program, helping aged care nurses build practical skills they can take straight back to their workplace. The program supports rural health education workforce development by giving
