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Supporting veterinary clients

New research has demonstrated how trauma informed care can play an important role in supporting pet owners.

Migraines, headaches need greater recognition

Migraines, headaches a global burden that needs greater recognition

Career insights

We asked three academics in the School of Psychology and Public Health to share the career insights that have guided them.

$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability

Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability

Paper highlights hidden harm of men’s alcohol use

Calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide.

Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk

Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.

Becoming a father in a new country

Research from PhD candidate, Nhat Huy Vo, is exploring the lives of Vietnamese fathers in Australia.

Reflective practice in academia

New research from Dr Catherine Trundle has highlighted the power of collaborative reflection in teaching.

Metaphors in art therapy

New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.

Researchers awarded $4.5m ARC Future Fellowships

La Trobe University researchers have secured almost $4.5 million in Federal Government funding to further studies into areas such as immune cell development, Australian history and agriculture.

Vet nurse burnout, new study offers fix

Vet nurse burnout can affect pet care, but new study offers fix.

Burnout in veterinary nurses

New research from PhD candidate, Angela Chapman, is shedding light on the growing issue of burnout in veterinary nurses.

New research centre focusses on disability

New disability research centre launched with Summer Foundation

Supporting body appreciation and wellbeing in young adults

Research led by Dr Joshua Marmara, Lecturer in Rehabilitation Counselling, has examined the psychological and behavioural factors that contribute to body appreciation and wellbeing in young people.