School of Psychology and Public Health news and events
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Neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention
Researchers from La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) have developed neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention training and resources for healthcare professionals.
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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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La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding
Twelve La Trobe researchers have secured ARC Discovery Project grants.
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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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Caregiver disadvantage and drinking harm
Research highlights the elements that increase the risk of children being affected by others’ drinking.
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Driving Impact at OTARC’s Annual Research Showcase
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre's third Research Showcase received record attendance, focusing on participatory research and community engagement
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Chronic pain and the brain
New research led by Dr Kate Kelly explores how different types of chronic pain effect memory.
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Becoming a father in a new country
Research from PhD candidate, Nhat Huy Vo, is exploring the lives of Vietnamese fathers in Australia.
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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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Metaphors in art therapy
New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.
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Burnout in veterinary nurses
New research from PhD candidate, Angela Chapman, is shedding light on the growing issue of burnout in veterinary nurses.
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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.
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Law reform and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
Learn more about how ARCSHS academics are involved in law reform efforts.
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Making the case for Rainbow Tick accreditation: Gaining leadership buy-in
Wednesday 26 November 11:00am
Making the case for Rainbow Tick Accreditation – Gaining Leadership Buy-In -
Rainbow Tick Accreditation: Information Session
Wednesday 03 December 10:30am
This session will explain the process, steps and resources involved in Rainbow Tick accreditation with ample opportunity to ask questions.