A significant grant awarded to a Hunter researcher will fund a first-of-its kind program to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers to quit smoking when their partner is pregnant, or if they have young children at home.
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$2.4 million to empower girls in sport
The NSW Government will invest $2.4 million in a State-wide rollout of the DADEE girls empowerment program.
Exercise program a big HIIT for students’ well-being
A high intensity physical activity program targeting senior high school students has scored a positive report card, not only improving students’ fitness, but also their mental well-being.
Health program for dads and preschoolers
We’re calling for 150 dads with three- to five-year-olds to take part in a family lifestyle program being offered in the Hunter.
Talley named NSW Scientist of the Year
HMRI-based gut disorders expert Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley AC is the 2018 NSW Scientist of the Year.
Dads and Daughters program stretches to UK
A world-first lifestyle program designed to help enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of young girls is expanding to the UK.