HMRI Early-Career Researcher of the Year for 2023, Dr Rachel Sutherland from HMRI’s Population Health program, is using a combination of behavioural science and technology to tackle Australia’s biggest health problems.
Category: Population Health
Give the gift of health with these Christmas gift ideas
Promoting health and well-being can be a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate the holiday season. This Christmas, consider swapping out traditional gifts for ones that inspire a healthier lifestyle.HMRI Population Health researcher Dr Nicole Nathan shares her gift ideas to help you wrap up well-being and share the joy of health with your loved ones.
Getting school kids moving
HMRI researcher, Dr Nicole Nathan, leads a team of nine educators, Research Assistants and post-doctoral academics that are revolutionising physical activity in schools.
Grant success for researchers tackling chronic back pain
Researchers from HMRI, The University of Newcastle, The University of Sydney and Hunter New England Local Health District have been awarded one of six HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants (TRGs) to improve healthcare services quality and access for older Australians.
Groundbreaking research has potential to transform physiotherapy practices in Australia.
Connor Gleadhill, a senior physiotherapist and HMRI researcher with the Population Health Research Program has achieved a significant milestone in his research journey. The article titled ‘Meaningful coproduction with clinicians: establishing a practice-based research network with physiotherapists in regional Australia’ has been published in the Health Research Policy and Systems Journal.
How to pack a healthy lunchbox
The snack aisle at the supermarket is a minefield when it comes to healthy vs ‘fake healthy’ convenience foods. Dr Rachel Sutherland from HMRI’s Population Health Research Program says there are plenty of good choices for a healthy, nutritious packed lunch – you just need to know what they are.
