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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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We’re pleased to share the final report from the Centre for Research Excellence in Strengthening Systems for Indigenous Health Care Equity, known as STRIDE. STRIDE was a five-year national collaboration (2020–2024) involving researchers, health services, policy organisations and communities working together to improve the quality and equity of primary health
A new paper published in BMC Health Services Research has shed light on the research capacity and culture within the Allied Health workforce of the Northern NSW Local Health District. The study was co-authored by UCRH researcher Professor Chris Williams alongside local collaborator Alexandre Stephens from the Northern NSW LHD,
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
