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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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New retrieval doctors at Lismore Base Hospital have started an intense training journey. Following a week of pre-hospital training in Sydney, it was time for them to sharpen their inter-hospital skills, simulating the critical care emergencies that the doctor/critical care paramedic team faces. Using our Simulation Centre, the new doctors
Best of luck to the four UCRH team members headed to Canada in coming days to attend the Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering in Vancouver, Canada. Healing Our Spirit Worldwide brings together Indigenous people from around the world every four years. This is the ninth gathering and will see around
UCRH, in collaboration with Northern NSW Local Health District and the North Coast Allied Health Association, recently held two half-day workshops for local allied health professionals. The workshops were focused on trauma informed care and covered trauma Informed health care delivery, impacts and strategies around vicarious trauma and clinician wellbeing.
Our Simulation Centre team and regular users of our new Sim Man recently participated in a Virtual Instructor Lead Training (VILT) session. The session was designed to help everyone discover the additional functionalities of our new Sim Man. Staff from Lismore Base Hospital were given a one-on-one introduction to Sim
Two of our third year University of Sydney occupational therapy students, Vicky and Naomi, reflect on their recent placement at Harwood Island Public School, including introducing the kids to Mindfulness Mondays! We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have had the privilege of spending eight weeks at Harwood Island Public School,
Research just published in Medical Education delves into the experience of medical students who volunteered their time and skills when a regional town experience disaster, drawing important insights around their motivations and mental health implications. When major floods devastated the Northern Rivers last year, a large group of medical students
It was a busy day at UCRH yesterday as high school students from across the region descended on our Lismore campus to learn more about a career in health. Around 60 Year 11 students (and their careers advisors) from Summerland Christian College, St Johns Woodlawn, Kadina High School, Alstonville High
SIM MAN is hoping to get some rest this afternoon in preparation for our High School health careers day tomorrow.We’re looking forward to welcoming around 60 year 11 students (and their careers advisors) here for a packed day of activities. The students will: A unique part of the days is
As the impact of climate change intensifies, particularly in hotter regions, a recent study published in the Lancet Planetary Health, sheds light on the potentially fundamental role of sociocultural adaptations in mitigating heat-associated mortality. The research team, which included Associate Professor Veronica Matthews of the UCRH, analysed over three decades
Who would have known that prepping pharmacy webster packs was the kind of lead-up work required for our next Baribunmani Wanyi Ngay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth program! In the days leading up to last week’s youth day, we were counting, counting, counting, looking forward to welcoming another round
Sujad Ahmadi, a University of Sydney Third Year Bachelor of Pharmacy student recently completed placement in Lismore at Chempro Woodlark Street. He shared a few reflections on his placement and experiences. “Placement in Lismore facilitated by the UCRH has been a fantastic experience. From the first day, I felt welcomed
Australia must address historic and contemporary systemic racism to better tackle the climate crisis, was one of the key conclusions in a paper published in Science, in a special edition where the international publication turns its gaze on examining Australia’s environmental challenges. The paper, co-written by leading Australian Aboriginal and
