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Research spotlight: food security and culture
What does food security look like when culture, Country and community are part of the picture? That’s the question driving a UCRH-led Aboriginal health research project working alongside communities on Bundjalung Country (Northern Rivers) and in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands). For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, food
Research spotlight: food security and culture
What does food security look like when culture, Country and community are part of the picture? That’s the question driving a UCRH-led Aboriginal health research project working alongside communities on Bundjalung Country (Northern Rivers) and in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands). For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, food
Research spotlight: food security and culture
What does food security look like when culture, Country and community are part of the picture? That’s the question driving a UCRH-led Aboriginal health research project working alongside communities on
Knowledge shared across cultures
A recent trip to Northern Thailand has seen UCRH’s Dr Cassandra Sedran-Price and Associate Professor Veronica Matthews, as well as Jagun Alliance’s Oliver Costello and researcher Pattheera Somboonsin (University of
Building skills in aged care
Good healthcare starts with a confident workforce. Through a new partnership with Healthy North Coast, UCRH is delivering the Clinical Skills & Telehealth Trainer Program, helping aged care nurses build
Helping people return to work
Getting back to work after a brain injury can involve more than physical recovery. New research involving UCRH’s Associate Professor Vanette McLennan highlights the often-overlooked communication challenges that can affect
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A recent analysis of survey data has shown that virtual care is well-received by older Australians living in rural areas, especially those with chronic conditions. The study analysed feedback taken between 2020 and 2022 from 264 patients aged 65 and above to understand their experiences with virtual healthcare. The retrospective,
UCRH is delighted to share news that Tim Watson, a Sydney Health medical student who undertook a rural placement with UCRH, has won the 2024 Dean’s Prize for Research (Public Health). The work he did to win the award explored the relationship between climate change and skin cancer and implications
As we wrap up another year of medical education, we wanted to share a quick video looking back at this year’s North Coast Medical Education Collaboration gathering. Held every year, the gathering brings together the three universities who are part of the collaboration (University of Sydney, University of Wollongong and
Floods are a common occurrence in Australia, and with climate change, their frequency and severity are expected to rise. A new scoping review led by UCRH researchers has reviewed the health impacts of flooding in Australia over the past 70 years, highlighting significant findings and research gaps. The study analyzed
Last week members of UCRH’s allied health team were awarded the 2024 Diana Maloney Service Recognition Award. The team – all the professional and academic staff involved in working with and supporting speech pathology students on placement at UCRH – were recogised as part of Service Recognition Awards at the
Last week UCRH hosted allied health professionals from the region for a workshop on collectively developing a strong and productive educational alliance to support students on placement in the Northern Rivers. A key aim of the day was to bring together experienced educators and as well as clinicians new to
In late October, a group of allied health students on placement with UCRH spent the day with the Old Bonalbo branch of the CWA. The event – a French-themed women’s wellness day – was a perfect opportunity for them to share advice and insights related to their fields of study
Last week UCRH hosted the annual face to face meeting of the North Coast Medical Education Collaboration (NCMEC). Since 2007 we have delivered the North Coast Medical Education Collaboration between the Universities of Wollongong, Western Sydney and Sydney to provide placements for long stay medical students in addition to our
A recent study involving UCRH and University of Sydney researchers has focused on factors that can positively influence students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the First Nations peoples’ culture, impacts of colonisation and other determinants of health. The research is outlined in a paper, Shaping competencies for culturally safe practice
UCRH researcher Mohammad Hamiduzzaman is one of a worldwide team of more than 400 health experts who have studied the impact of injuries on global health and health systems. Their study, recently published in the journal Public Health, has revealed the staggering impact of unintentional injuries (for example falls), transport-related
International Day of Rural Women was celebrated recently, and to mark the occasion, the Faculty of Medicine and Health shared stories from two members of the Faculty who are based outside metro areas. UCRH’s Sarah Crook was one of those featured, as was Charlene Noye from the Broken Hill University
The path to becoming a doctor is an arduous one, with a multitude of requirements and milestones along the way. Budding doctors are faced with making many decisions as they navigate their career journeys, and that doesn’t stop once you have a degree. After completing university studies, the next step
