Category: News & Articles
Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon, the highly acclaimed ear, nose and throat surgeon, ... been awarded the prestigious Menzies Medallion. Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon, the highly acclaimed ear, nose and throat surgeon, ... Menzies Medallion. Presented with the award at Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) today, A/Prof Kong was recognised for his ...
Category: News & Articles
... of Indigenous women hopes to address the disparities in the long-term health implications of renal disease between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. A unique longitudinal study of Indigenous women hopes ...
Category: News & Articles
HMRI research economist Andrew Searles* will be visiting remote Aboriginal communities in Cape York over the next four weeks, helping to evaluate the costs and benefits of health and wellbeing projects currently operating in the region. Andrew ... York. HMRI research economist Andrew Searles* will be visiting remote Aboriginal communities in Cape York over the next four weeks, helping to ...
Category: News & Articles
On Thursday 12 July, HMRI hosted Indigenous Health: Eliminating the Gap virtual community seminar. MCd by HMRI ... Media is a middle ear infection that disproportionately impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, with many affected by ... education plays in eliminating the gap and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Watch the full event ...
Category: News & Articles
... education in nutrition,” Desmond said. “With a high population of Aboriginal children attending the school, the club provides a great ... and healthy eating but it is also giving the parents and the Aboriginal community an opportunity to get involved and learn about ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
What are your research interests? I am interested in the reproductive health of Indigenous Australians – the factors that influence the health of Indigenous babies as well as interventions to encourage ... to encourage healthy mothers and babies. indigenous health, aboriginal health, premature birth Associate Professor Kym Rae - ...
Category: News & Articles
... Day 2014 is a time to reflect on the progress we have made towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality. The Prime Minister’s Close the Gap Report 2014 ... Day 2014 is a time to reflect on the progress we have made towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality. The Prime ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... students, people living in remote and very remote areas, and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders. To design health behaviour interventions for smoking cessation and reduction in ... I got into research to be able to find solutions to contemporary health problems in priority populations. I am also passionate about ...
Category: News & Articles
By Dr Guy Cameron World Hearing Day is held on 3 March by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Each year it raises awareness on how to ... causes pain and hearing loss. Not all children are affected equally Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience far more ... to a sense of isolation, anxiety, and loss of cultural identity. Our Aboriginal culture is primarily passed on verbally, in the form of ...
Category: General
... needs and priority populations. These include maternal and infant health, pain, drug and alcohol, mental health, and older person care. All projects supported in our program ... Dr Hema Rajappa Associate Professor Donna Hartz (Kamilaroi, Aboriginal Advisor) Professor Maralyn Foureur Ian McQualter (Consumer ...
