School of Psychology and Public Health news and events
-
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.
-
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.
-
Metaphors in art therapy
New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.
-
Burnout in veterinary nurses
New research from PhD candidate, Angela Chapman, is shedding light on the growing issue of burnout in veterinary nurses.
-
La Trobe researcher secures funding to improve workplace safety for nurses
A La Trobe University researcher has received more than $700,000 in new Federal funding to support a project that aims to make workplaces safer for healthcare workers.
-
Law reform and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
Learn more about how ARCSHS academics are involved in law reform efforts.
-
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.
-
Partnership to improve defibrillator access
A new research partnership between La Trobe University and St John Ambulance Victoria will evaluate the ‘Defib in Your Street’ program
-
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people: new research
A series of seven Indigenous-led factsheets explores the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in detail.
-
Dogs and mental health
Is dog ownership good for mental health? The answer may depend on how we relate to our less furry friends, according to research from La Trobe PhD student, Katherine Northrope
-
New funding to examine the global public health policy of HIV ‘elimination’
A new $601k ARC Discovery grant will allow researchers to examine the policy of HIV ‘elimination’.
-
Cutting-edge research receives millions in federal funding
La Trobe University researchers will share in almost $6 million worth of Federal Government funding for several groundbreaking projects.
-
Valued living after neurological trauma
A new program developed by La Trobe researchers is proving beneficial for people living with an acquired brain injury.
-
OTARC 2025 Research Showcase
Thursday 04 September 12:00pm
OTARC's 2025 annual Research Showcase this September -
Master of Clinical Family Therapy webinar
Tuesday 09 September 06:00pm
Family therapy focuses on the important role of the family and the power of relationships to foster social, emotional and mental wellbeing. -
Psychological Science at La Trobe
Monday 15 September 05:00pm
Begin your journey into psychology or related fields, gaining insights into the human mind and behaviour while exploring diverse specialisations like clinical psychology, human services, and marketing.