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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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Lifestyle changes, like healthy eating, could help reduce low back pain. Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many treatments, such as medication, often failing to provide lasting relief. Researchers from UCRH have uncovered a possible solution. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, found integrating
UCRH researcher Caroline Deen has contributed to a new journal publication exploring how Indigenist research principles shaped a community-led project focused on food security in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The study partnered with Apunipima Cape York Health Council and Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, alongside communities in Cape
UCRH researcher Associate Professor Vanette McLennan is among a group of academics who have conducted a review of existing studies regarding non-medical assessment during the acute phase of rehabilitation in terms of costs, disputes, secondary psychological injury, and worker participation. Their work recognises that rates of return to work (RTW)
UCRH researcher Cristian Leyton has joined with colleagues from the University of Sydney and other institutions to publish a new journal publication focused on nonfluent variant primary progressive aphasia. The article, Case Series of Right-Hemisphere Nonfluent Variant of Primary Progressive Aphasia, has been published in the Journal of Clinical Neurology.
As part of a book series SpringerBriefs in Education, UCRH Aboriginal Health researcher Dr Marcelle Townsend-Cross has published a book chapter reflecting on her early career research journey. Titled Faith, dreams and lessons, the chapter sends a clear message to universities that providing creative and innovative options for Indigenous scholars
Do you work in a Northern Rivers health service, practice or similar? Watch this short video to learn more about the ways our Simulation Centre can help you and your team with our range of courses or through developing something specific to your needs, just like we did when working
UCRH researcher Associate Professor Veronica Matthews is among a group of academics who have published research addressing this very question. Their paper, Why are solar microgrids not the norm in remote Central Australia? Exploring local perception on solar energy and health, has been published in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
UCRH researchers have joined colleagues from the University of Sydney and other leading universities to call for a rethink of how food security (and insecurity) are considered in relation to Indigenous peoples. Their editorial, published in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia points out that food insecurity disproportionately impacts Indigenous
UCRH research Dr Jodie Bailie is among a broad team who have published results of their national study looking at rural nursing and allied health placements during the latter stage of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Their work explored changes to rural nursing and allied health placements during the latter
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
