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MOHMQuit: ten years of collaboration to support smoke-free pregnancies
For more than a decade, UCRH academics working in rural health research have collaborated with maternity services across NSW to address one of the most persistent and complex challenges in antenatal care: supporting pregnant women to quit smoking. As the MOHMQuit – Midwives and Obstetricians Helping Mothers to Quit Smoking
MOHMQuit: ten years of collaboration to support smoke-free pregnancies
For more than a decade, UCRH academics working in rural health research have collaborated with maternity services across NSW to address one of the most persistent and complex challenges in antenatal care: supporting pregnant women to quit smoking. As the MOHMQuit – Midwives and Obstetricians Helping Mothers to Quit Smoking
MOHMQuit: ten years of collaboration to support smoke-free pregnancies
For more than a decade, UCRH academics working in rural health research have collaborated with maternity services across NSW to address one of the most persistent and complex challenges in
Local knowledge saves lives
Community-led responses are a critical part of rural health research, especially as climate disasters become more frequent and severe. A new journal article co-authored by UCRH researchers Jo Longman, Emma
Psychosocial support to quit smoking
New rural health research involving UCRH’s Professor Megan Passey from the University Centre for Rural Health has contributed to an important update on how best to support women to stop
Re-imagining policymaking with rural people with disability
New rural health research is calling for a major shift in how disability policy is shaped in Australia, with a clear message that place matters. A recently published book chapter
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In December, UCRH partnered with community leaders of Tennant Creek and housing advocates for Shaking the Bush, a gathering designed to spread the spark ignited by Wilya Janta for better Aboriginal housing across Australia. The event was part of the Coming Home, Making Home, Valuing Home project, which explores how
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
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 by Emma Pittaway and co-authored by several UCRH researchers, explores the dynamics between community-led groups and disaster management agencies following
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.
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 found that while the health impacts of floods are well known, there’s been limited research into how these events affect
A new research paper has provided the first Australian data on smoking, vaping and quitting behaviours in the first year after birth. The study involved women from eight trial sites in NSW who took part in interviews at 2, 4, 6 and 12 months postpartum. UCRH’s Larisa Barnes is the
Earlier this month, leaders from the North Coast Medical Education Collaboration (NCMEC) came together in Ballina for our annual face-to-face meeting. This year’s theme, Learning From and With Country, set the tone for two days of rich discussion and shared experiences focused on primary health, community engagement, Aboriginal health education,
Following the funding announcement earlier this week, UCRH is excited to be part of major new initiative to strengthen disaster resilience across the Northern Rivers, supported through Round 3 of the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund. The Enabling Regional Readiness project will maintain and further develop the Northern Rivers Community
UCRH’s Dr Jodie Bailie has led a letter to the editor published in the Medical Journal of Australia, calling for stronger inclusion of young people with disability in digital mental health design. Co-authored with Helen Dickinson, Briony Lipton and Marissa Shields, the letter supports recent calls to involve young people
Last week, UCRH hosted the second annual Northern Rivers Disastrous Writing Retreat at its Lismore campus, a two-day face-to-face gathering that brought together researchers, community leaders and disaster recovery practitioners for focused writing, peer review and shared inspiration. Presented by UCRH, with catering support from Natural Hazards Research Australia and
When Julie first mentioned her dream of visiting the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, it sparked more than just a plan – it sparked an allied health team effort. Julie, a resident at Whiddon Casino, has engaged with UCRH allied health students during their placements since 2023. With their support, she has
UCRH Clinical Educator Sarah Crook has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to student learning, receiving an OT Futures Practice Education Commendation for 2024–2025. The award was presented recently at Southern Cross University during a Student Health Promotion Showcase. This commendation celebrates Sarah’s commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for
