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Skills that stick for Aboriginal health workers
Supporting the rural health workforce development of our region was front and centre during a series of Aboriginal Health Worker workshops that wrapped at our Simulation Centre in Lismore this week. Run across four sessions, the program brought together Aboriginal Health Workers from across the Northern Rivers to build practical
Skills that stick for Aboriginal health workers
Supporting the rural health workforce development of our region was front and centre during a series of Aboriginal Health Worker workshops that wrapped at our Simulation Centre in Lismore this week. Run across four sessions, the program brought together Aboriginal Health Workers from across the Northern Rivers to build practical
Skills that stick for Aboriginal health workers
Supporting the rural health workforce development of our region was front and centre during a series of Aboriginal Health Worker workshops that wrapped at our Simulation Centre in Lismore this
Reimagining ageing and preventing dementia
Our latest forum brings together rural health research and real-world experience to tackle one of Australia’s biggest challenges, how we support people to age well. Next Wednesday, 1 July (10am-12.30pm),
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
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Research just published in Medical Education delves into the experience of medical students who volunteered their time and skills when a regional town experience disaster, drawing important insights around their motivations and mental health implications. When major floods devastated the Northern Rivers last year, a large group of medical students
It was a busy day at UCRH yesterday as high school students from across the region descended on our Lismore campus to learn more about a career in health. Around 60 Year 11 students (and their careers advisors) from Summerland Christian College, St Johns Woodlawn, Kadina High School, Alstonville High
SIM MAN is hoping to get some rest this afternoon in preparation for our High School health careers day tomorrow.We’re looking forward to welcoming around 60 year 11 students (and their careers advisors) here for a packed day of activities. The students will: A unique part of the days is
As the impact of climate change intensifies, particularly in hotter regions, a recent study published in the Lancet Planetary Health, sheds light on the potentially fundamental role of sociocultural adaptations in mitigating heat-associated mortality. The research team, which included Associate Professor Veronica Matthews of the UCRH, analysed over three decades
Who would have known that prepping pharmacy webster packs was the kind of lead-up work required for our next Baribunmani Wanyi Ngay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth program! In the days leading up to last week’s youth day, we were counting, counting, counting, looking forward to welcoming another round
Sujad Ahmadi, a University of Sydney Third Year Bachelor of Pharmacy student recently completed placement in Lismore at Chempro Woodlark Street. He shared a few reflections on his placement and experiences. “Placement in Lismore facilitated by the UCRH has been a fantastic experience. From the first day, I felt welcomed
Australia must address historic and contemporary systemic racism to better tackle the climate crisis, was one of the key conclusions in a paper published in Science, in a special edition where the international publication turns its gaze on examining Australia’s environmental challenges. The paper, co-written by leading Australian Aboriginal and
Choices, choices, choices! We were pleased and proud to hear that the University of Sydney Year 4 medical students who have been on rural placement with us were all offered their first preference for internship next year! Five of them will be returning to Lismore Base Hospital, with one student
UCRH Social Work students who undertook their research placement over the past twelve months have reaped rewards for their efforts by being the runners-up best poster at the recent Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference. The poster and associated article under review is entitled: “Utilising inclusive
Welcome to our new cohort of Western Sydney University Medical students! The students will be here over this year and 2024 for their twelve month rural placement. Say hi to Grace, Patrick, Joel, Sean, Michael, Chris, Elly, Isabella, Mitch, Cameron, Jasmin, Krishna, Niranjanan, Ling, Beata, Mikaela ,Emma and Lucy. Hope
UCRH team member Kerryn Harkin recently attended the third Lowitja Institute’s 3rd International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference, held on the lands of the Gimuy-Walubara Yidinji and Yirrganydji peoples (Cairns). She shared some thoughts about the experience with us. The conference brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and international
There was an exciting health focus at the Northern Rivers Careers Expo at Lismore showgrounds this week. Nathan Rollinson, Rural Schools Community Engagement Officer from Western Sydney University was assisted by WSU Lismore medical students, Lucy and Lucinda, who did a great job talking to local students about careers in
