Replanting the Birthing Trees to Support First Nations Parents and Babies
This First Nations-led project aims to transform intergenerational cycles of trauma to support parents in achieving their hopes and dreams for a happy, safe and healthy family. This is a highly innovative, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led project being administered by the University of Melbourne with the support of a range of partner organisations (UCRH […]
Reducing dementia risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
This study seeks to clarify dementia risk and protective factors for Indigenous communities and develop targeted interventions that are cost-effective, sustainable, affordable and evidence based. There is particular emphasis on developing inventions that are cultural appropriate, placing the Indigenous worldview of health at the centre of the research. The research is consistent with the World […]
Postpartum smoking and vaping study
This study follows women who participated in the MOHMQuit study for a year after they give birth. Women who were smokers or recent quitters during their pregnancies are invited to participate in telephone interviews with research midwives at two, four, six and 12 months after their babies are born. This project looks at patterns of […]
How do clinical placements at UCRH contribute to the work readiness of occupational therapy graduates entering the workforce?
In rural areas, there is limited allied health workforce, with many roles part-time and a high level of unfilled positions. This means that is limited capacity to support student placements. The service-learning model we use in student placements attempts to bridge the gap between student and graduate capabilities and this study is looking into whether […]
Low inflammatory diet and liver disease: testing a new online interactive nutrition guide with consumers
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver condition in Australia, affecting an estimated 5.5million people. Forty percent of all adults aged 50 years and over have MAFLD and rates are increasing. It is a condition that is largely preventable, and in the early stages, reversible. But treatment options for NAFLD […]
MOHMQuit – Midwives and Obstetricians helping Mothers to Quit Smoking – implementation trial
Our researchers have teamed with partners in five local health districts across NSW to tackle smoking in pregnancy through the MOHMQuit trial. Smoking in pregnancy leads to many negative outcomes for the baby including increased risk of premature birth, being born sickly or stillborn and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For the mother, smoking increases […]
Engaging older men in physical activity groups
The Health Promotion unit with Northern New South Wales Local Health District delivers a suite of healthy ageing programs, including physical activity groups for older adults with the aim of supporting improvements in their health and wellbeing. Across the suite of healthy ageing programs, participation among older men (60 years and over) in physical activity […]
The Memory Study
This study aims to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with dementia. Many people living with dementia are undiagnosed or are not provided with high-quality care. Barriers to optimal care occur at the community, healthcare and individual levels. Consequently, a whole-of-community approach is required if we are to improve outcomes. The […]
Healthy Air
This project aims to synthesise, translate and disseminate the best available scientific evidence on the effectiveness of reduction measures on exposure to air pollution and health protection advice for people with asthma, with a particular focus on those socio-economically marginalised or disproportionally affected by the condition.
Health from the Grassroots: consulting community about health and research priorities.
This project has been instigated by Aboriginal staff at UCRH. The premise is to work with the Aboriginal communities of the Northern Rivers to talk about their health priorities and needs and develop local research plans for implementation. The project has adopted a ‘bottom up’ process of engagement fostering community ownership and self-determination in guiding […]
