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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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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
When Julie first mentioned her dream of visiting the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, it sparked more than just a plan – it sparked an allied health team effort. Julie, a resident at Whiddon Casino, has engaged with UCRH allied health students during their placements since 2023. With their support, she has
UCRH Clinical Educator Sarah Crook has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to student learning, receiving an OT Futures Practice Education Commendation for 2024–2025. The award was presented recently at Southern Cross University during a Student Health Promotion Showcase. This commendation celebrates Sarah’s commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for
A new study co-authored by former UCRH Director Professor Ross Bailie and Northern Rivers-based researcher Professor Geoff Morgan has explored how major natural disasters affect hospital use across NSW, adding important evidence to conversations about health equity and the rural health workforce. Published in Natural Hazards Research, the paper, The
A team of UCRH researchers has authored a major new study exploring how patient feedback can be better collected and used in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care services. The paper, titled “Should be a dynamic tool”: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care service staff perspectives
We’re proud to share a new publication from our musculoskeletal research team, written in collaboration with multiple Local Health Districts across regional NSW. It tackles the challenging topic of how to improve emergency department care and reduce hospital admissions for people with low back pain. This study, published in the
A new study led by UCRH researcher Dr Jodie Bailie explores how extreme weather events affect medical students on rural placements, and what medical schools can do to better support them. The research focused on 43 third-year medical students placed in regional Australia through UCRH during the devastating 2022 floods.
We are proud to share the findings of a recent systematic integrative review that explores the effects of allied health student placements in primary healthcare settings, with a particular focus on older clients’ health outcomes and satisfaction with care. The paper, Impact of allied health student placements for older clients’
A team of UCRH researchers has published a paper in Health Policy, exploring how integrated healthcare models can better support older adults in rural Australia living with preventable chronic diseases. The review looked at 15 different models of integrated care across the country, using a rigorous method to understand what
