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Rural disability research community of practice
A new paper co-authored by UCRH researcher Dr Jodie Bailie shines a light on the power of collaboration in rural disability research. The commentary explores the development and impact of the ARHEN Rural Disability Research Community of Practice (CoP), established in 2024 to strengthen research that reflects the realities of
Rural disability research community of practice
A new paper co-authored by UCRH researcher Dr Jodie Bailie shines a light on the power of collaboration in rural disability research. The commentary explores the development and impact of the ARHEN Rural Disability Research Community of Practice (CoP), established in 2024 to strengthen research that reflects the realities of
Rural disability research community of practice
A new paper co-authored by UCRH researcher Dr Jodie Bailie shines a light on the power of collaboration in rural disability research. The commentary explores the development and impact of
Community-led disaster response indispensable
A new research paper published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction shines a light on the vital role of communities in disaster response and recovery. The study, led
Stepping back to celebrate
In this series for our website and quarterly newsletter, we invite contributions from others who share our commitment to health equity. From partners, practitioners, students and more, we want to
Do floods disrupt Australia’s health system?
A recently published scoping review has revealed just how much flooding events can disrupt Australia’s health system, from hospitals and transport to workforce availability and access to care. The review
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We’re proud to share that one of our UCRH researchers, Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, has co-authored a powerful new study published in International Psychogeriatrics, shining a light on dementia among forcibly displaced populations in Bangladesh. Globally, dementia is a leading cause of disability. But in low-and-middle-income countries, where most of the world’s
We are proud to share that UCRH based Dr Rebecca McNaught has been featured in the newly released Disaster Recovery Almanac – a publication that brings together leading voices from around the world to tackle the big questions in disaster recovery. The Almanac, published by How We Survive, is all
A new journal article co-authored by UCRH researcher Caroline Deen, titled Public Narratives About Food Security Policies for Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities has been published. The study looked at how everyday Australians talk about food security and what kinds of policies they support. Using street-intercept interviews, the
In this series for our website and quarterly newsletter, we invite contributions from others who share our commitment to health equity. From partners, practitioners, students and more, we want to hear from and support many voices in the conversation about improving health outcomes for rural and regional communities across Australia.
Two recent events have given the Allied Health team at UCRH an opportunity to make a strong impression locally and on the national stage. National Allied Health Conference: flying the rural health flag Held in Adelaide, the National Allied Health Conference brought together over 900 attendees from across the country,
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit emergency departments, but new research shows that where you live and your financial situation can make a big difference to how often that happens. A recent study published in Emergency Medicine Australia looked at emergency department presentations for
We’re putting together something special to support our allied health students while they’re on placement at Uniting aged care facilities in our region and we’d love your help. Currently our students use printed pictures and music to connect with residents living with dementia. But we know from research (and experience)
Violence against healthcare workers is a serious issue around the world, especially in emergency and psychiatric departments. UCRH researchers Associate Professor Chris Williams and Simon Davidson joined with colleagues to co-author a new study published in Trauma, Violence, & Abuse that sheds light on how screening tools can help predict
When Charles Zou arrived in Lismore for his 21-week social work placement, he wasn’t just starting a new chapter in his studies, he was stepping into a community that would soon become home. Charles was nearly at the end of his four-year social work degree at the University of NSW
New research published in the Australian Journal of Rural Health shows that rural clinical placements in aged care settings can improve allied health students’ confidence and readiness to work. Led by researchers from UCRH in partnership with Whiddon Residential Care, Southern Cross University, TAFE NSW and colleagues from the University of Sydney,
On Friday, we welcomed over 60 high school students and their careers advisors from across Northern NSW to our Lismore campus for our annual Health Careers Day – and what a day it was! From the moment they arrived, the energy was high. Students from ten schools (plus the local
We’re excited to share that UCRH has recently welcomed a new member to our Simulation Centre. Geri-Anne, is a high-fidelity aged care patient simulator that we purchased thanks to a grant from the University of Sydney’s Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost’s Capital Equipment and Contingency Fund. Geri-Anne is an investment
