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Student research tackles domestic violence
How can emergency departments better identify and support people experiencing domestic violence? New research led by a former medical student at UCRH is helping answer that question. Western Sydney University medical graduate Azhaan Haq led the study while completing his medical degree, working alongside UCRH researcher Dr Natalie Edmiston and
Student research tackles domestic violence
How can emergency departments better identify and support people experiencing domestic violence? New research led by a former medical student at UCRH is helping answer that question. Western Sydney University medical graduate Azhaan Haq led the study while completing his medical degree, working alongside UCRH researcher Dr Natalie Edmiston and
Student research tackles domestic violence
How can emergency departments better identify and support people experiencing domestic violence? New research led by a former medical student at UCRH is helping answer that question. Western Sydney University
UCRH researchers connect at national conference
From improving emergency care to strengthening the rural health workforce, researchers from UCRH have been sharing their work and exchanging ideas at one of Australia’s major rural health gatherings. The
Rural sexual assault services under pressure
Healthcare professionals providing sexual assault services in rural NSW face significant workforce challenges, with new rural health research highlighting the need for better support, training and recognition. The study was
Making space for different ways of knowing
What counts as research? And who gets to decide what makes research valuable? For Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl woman Talah Laurie, those questions sit at the heart of both her PhD
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After a busy year of training and professional development, the UCRH Simulation Centre team is already looking ahead to 2027, with a new team member joining some familiar faces. Senior Operations Officer Shay Kelly (pictured centre) has recently joined UCRH, working alongside Clinical Skills Educator Rebecca Austin (left) and Simulation
The clinicians and healthcare teams who help make rural clinical placements meaningful for students have been celebrated at the University Centre for Rural Health’s 2026 Education Awards. Held in Lismore last week, the annual awards recognise clinicians and teams who make an outstanding contribution to student learning during UCRH-supported clinical
Discover what happens inside the University Centre for Rural Health Northern Rivers, meet the people behind our work and experience rural health education in action. Taking place onTuesday 17 November 20269am to 1pmUniversity Centre for Rural Health Northern RiversLismore Campus, 61 Uralba Street, Lismore Free community event For 25 years,
For UCRH Clinical Educator Sally Howard, helping speech pathology students find their feet on placement brings together two things she has enjoyed throughout her career: working with people and supporting the next generation of clinicians. Sally started out as a speech pathologist working with adults across the continuum of care
The annual Disastrous Writing Retreat is returning to UCRH in November, bringing together people from across the disaster and climate change space for two days of focused, in-person writing, connection and collaboration. Supporting stronger networks and the sharing of ideas is an important part of building healthier and more resilient
New rural health research involving UCRH Professor Chris Williams has explored how patients, clinicians and health service managers view physiotherapist-led care for people presenting to emergency departments with uncomplicated musculoskeletal conditions. Published in Australasian Emergency Care, the study, Stakeholder Views on Enhancing Emergency Department Service through Physiotherapist-led Care: A Qualitative
Two UCRH researchers have received significant recognition for work that is helping shape the future of rural health research and Aboriginal health outcomes. Dr Cas Sedran-Price (pictured right) has been recognised at the 2026 NSW Young Tall Poppy Awards, where she was a finalist in the Industry & First Nations
UCRH’s Aboriginal health research is contributing to a broader conversation about how Indigenous data is used, with Dr Cas Sedran-Price leading a new paper calling for Indigenous data governance to become a core part of environmental and ecological modelling. Published in One Earth, Why environmental and ecological researchers who use
This news post is part of a series for our website and quarterly newsletter where we are invite contributions from others who share our commitment to health equity. From partners, practitioners, students and more, we want to hear and support many voices in the conversation about improving health outcomes for
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
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 Country was created by UCRH staff members Tracey Piccoli, a Galibal and Bundjalung woman, and Associate Professor Emma Walke, a
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 at the Metropole Hotel in May 2027. The one-night event will bring researchers, experts and the community together across Lismore
