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Disastrous Writing returns to Lismore
The annual Disastrous Writing Retreat is returning to UCRH in November, bringing together people from across the disaster and climate change space for two days of focused, in-person writing, connection and collaboration. Supporting stronger networks and the sharing of ideas is an important part of building healthier and more resilient
Disastrous Writing returns to Lismore
The annual Disastrous Writing Retreat is returning to UCRH in November, bringing together people from across the disaster and climate change space for two days of focused, in-person writing, connection and collaboration. Supporting stronger networks and the sharing of ideas is an important part of building healthier and more resilient
Disastrous Writing returns to Lismore
The annual Disastrous Writing Retreat is returning to UCRH in November, bringing together people from across the disaster and climate change space for two days of focused, in-person writing, connection
UCRH researchers recognised with major awards
Two UCRH researchers have received significant recognition for work that is helping shape the future of rural health research and Aboriginal health outcomes. Dr Cas Sedran-Price (pictured right) has been
Healthy country equals healthy people
This news post is part of a series for our website and quarterly newsletter where we are invite contributions from others who share our commitment to health equity. From partners,
Renewing local rural health partnership
The University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership through their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a further three years, continuing their shared
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With climate disasters like floods and bushfires becoming more frequent and intense in Australia, the trauma experienced by affected communities is a growing concern. A new study from UCRH researchers and colleagues sheds light on how to conduct research in these communities while being sensitive to their trauma. Their work
UCRH’s Simulation Centre is fortunate to have access to educators with both exceptional skills and incredible lived experience. This combination is part of what makes it possible for us to upskill the region’s health workforce so strongly. The newest member of our Simulation Educator team is Dr Simon Jones, and
UCRH’s Dr Jodie Bailie is among a group of international disability researchers and disabled scholars who have published a commentary piece in Nature Medicine. Their commentary addresses the reality that despite bringing great strengths and facing substantial health inequities, disabled people remain underserved by health research. In the article, the
UCRH and Daffodil Centre researcher Larisa Barnes is the first author of a newly published journal article outlining results of a national survey of pregnant or breastfeeding women. A co-author on the article was former UCRH Director, Professor Lesley Barclay. The survey of 810 women revealed that nearly all of
UCRH’s Associate Professor Vanette McLennan is a co-author of an important international publication that sheds light on the effectiveness of rehabilitation counselling. The paper, titled Effectiveness of Interventions Provided by Rehabilitation Counselors: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies Published Between 2000 and 2022, reviewed over two decades of research to
A study led by UCRH researchers has shown promising results in reducing wait times for neurosurgery patients suffering from spinal pain. The outcomes from the study have been published in the journal Public Health after the researchers set out to assess the effectiveness of using multiple approaches to reduce the
UCRH Director Professor Vicki Flood is among a group of researchers behind a new study profiled in BMJ Open. The study, called the PROMOTE cohort study, looking into how to better understand and manage health risks during pregnancy, especially for women with obesity. With more women having children later in
While the bulk of UCRH’s focus on Australian health and wellbeing, we are always mindful of opportunities to contribute to global knowledge and understanding. Recently one of our researchers, Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, was co-author of research looking at Bangladeshi university students. The work has now been published in Health Science Reports
UCRH researcher Associate Professor Chris Williams is part of a team of researchers working on a new trial, called the RESHAP-ED trial, which is set to explore whether having physiotherapists as the first point of contact can help reduce the time patients spend in an emergency department (ED). EDs are
UCRH researcher Associate Professor Vanette McLennan is among the authors of new work looking at how assistive technology (AT) is helping people with spinal cord injuries or damage (SCI/D) achieve their study and work goals. The authors reviewed 23 studies to understand how AT is used and the experiences of
UCRH research fellow Dr Rebecca McNaught has shared personal and professional insights into the experience of last week’s approach of Cyclone Alfred. UCRH has a number of researchers including Dr McNaught who have led various studies around the impacts of devastating flooding in the Northern Rivers in 2017 and again
In the wake of another flood and storm disaster to impact the Northern Rivers, a group of UCRH researchers have shared insights about how flooding can impact human health. Their work, published today in The Conversation outlines research conducted by UCRH which studied the impact of floods on human health
