Department of Public Health news and events
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Health and extreme heat events
New research has highlighted how heat health messaging can reinforce inequality.
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Migraines, headaches need greater recognition
Migraines, headaches a global burden that needs greater recognition
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Career insights
We asked three academics in the School of Psychology and Public Health to share the career insights that have guided them.
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Supporting emergency management volunteers
New research from PhD candidate Natalie Roche has explored the occupational health and safety experiences of emergency management volunteers.
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$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability
Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability
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Paper highlights hidden harm of men’s alcohol use
Calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide.
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Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk
Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.
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Reflective practice in academia
New research from Dr Catherine Trundle has highlighted the power of collaborative reflection in teaching.
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Inclusive housing for people with disability
New research from Associate Professor Ali Lakhani has evaluated a campaign to address persistent delays in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) housing and support approval processes.
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Contraception and misinformation on TikTok
TikTok has become a go-to source of reproductive health information for many young adults, but not all the advice being shared is accurate or reliable.
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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.
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Vet nurse burnout, new study offers fix
Vet nurse burnout can affect pet care, but new study offers fix.
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New research centre focusses on disability
New disability research centre launched with Summer Foundation
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