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Students step into future health careers
Around 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from across the Northern Rivers gathered at the UCRH in Lismore today, stepping into hands-on training sessions designed to spark interest in the rural health workforce and open doors to future careers in health. Students from Banora Point High School, Byron Bay
Students step into future health careers
Around 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from across the Northern Rivers gathered at the UCRH in Lismore today, stepping into hands-on training sessions designed to spark interest in the rural health workforce and open doors to future careers in health. Students from Banora Point High School, Byron Bay
Students step into future health careers
Around 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from across the Northern Rivers gathered at the UCRH in Lismore today, stepping into hands-on training sessions designed to spark interest in
All in for Indigenous research
Last week UCRH brought people together for a powerful day of rural health research at the UCRH Indigenous Research Symposium, held during Reconciliation Week under the theme All In. The
Global visitors explore simulation in Lismore
A recent visit to the University Centre for Rural Health shows how rural health education in Australia can lead on the world stage. As part of the 2026 Laerdal Simulation
Study tracks disaster impacts on communities
New rural health research is shedding light on what happens to our connections with each other when disasters keep hitting the same place. Dr Rebecca McNaught from UCRH is a
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UCRH researchers have joined colleagues from the University of Sydney and other leading universities to call for a rethink of how food security (and insecurity) are considered in relation to Indigenous peoples. Their editorial, published in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia points out that food insecurity disproportionately impacts Indigenous
UCRH research Dr Jodie Bailie is among a broad team who have published results of their national study looking at rural nursing and allied health placements during the latter stage of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Their work explored changes to rural nursing and allied health placements during the latter
A recent analysis of survey data has shown that virtual care is well-received by older Australians living in rural areas, especially those with chronic conditions. The study analysed feedback taken between 2020 and 2022 from 264 patients aged 65 and above to understand their experiences with virtual healthcare. The retrospective,
UCRH is delighted to share news that Tim Watson, a Sydney Health medical student who undertook a rural placement with UCRH, has won the 2024 Dean’s Prize for Research (Public Health). The work he did to win the award explored the relationship between climate change and skin cancer and implications
As we wrap up another year of medical education, we wanted to share a quick video looking back at this year’s North Coast Medical Education Collaboration gathering. Held every year, the gathering brings together the three universities who are part of the collaboration (University of Sydney, University of Wollongong and
Floods are a common occurrence in Australia, and with climate change, their frequency and severity are expected to rise. A new scoping review led by UCRH researchers has reviewed the health impacts of flooding in Australia over the past 70 years, highlighting significant findings and research gaps. The study analyzed
Last week members of UCRH’s allied health team were awarded the 2024 Diana Maloney Service Recognition Award. The team – all the professional and academic staff involved in working with and supporting speech pathology students on placement at UCRH – were recogised as part of Service Recognition Awards at the
Last week UCRH hosted allied health professionals from the region for a workshop on collectively developing a strong and productive educational alliance to support students on placement in the Northern Rivers. A key aim of the day was to bring together experienced educators and as well as clinicians new to
In late October, a group of allied health students on placement with UCRH spent the day with the Old Bonalbo branch of the CWA. The event – a French-themed women’s wellness day – was a perfect opportunity for them to share advice and insights related to their fields of study
Last week UCRH hosted the annual face to face meeting of the North Coast Medical Education Collaboration (NCMEC). Since 2007 we have delivered the North Coast Medical Education Collaboration between the Universities of Wollongong, Western Sydney and Sydney to provide placements for long stay medical students in addition to our
A recent study involving UCRH and University of Sydney researchers has focused on factors that can positively influence students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the First Nations peoples’ culture, impacts of colonisation and other determinants of health. The research is outlined in a paper, Shaping competencies for culturally safe practice
UCRH researcher Mohammad Hamiduzzaman is one of a worldwide team of more than 400 health experts who have studied the impact of injuries on global health and health systems. Their study, recently published in the journal Public Health, has revealed the staggering impact of unintentional injuries (for example falls), transport-related
