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Breathing and Lung Health

Breathing and Lung Health

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Asthma in Pregnancy Toolkit: Improving outcomes for pregnant women with asthma and their babies

Developed in collaboration with global experts, the Asthma in Pregnancy Toolkit aims to improve pregnancy outcomes for mothers and babies, strengthen partnerships between health professionals and families, and provide evidence-based resources for managing the most common chronic disease in pregnancy.

500

WOMEN PROVIDED WITH ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLANS

location

110,000+

PAGE VIEWS ACROSS 147 COUNTRIES

Accredited

270+

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TRAINED

How i-REBOUND gave stroke survivors everywhere access to online diet and exercise rehab tools

i-REBOUND is a world first website providing evidence-based diet and exercise resources for stroke survivors, addressing post-hospital support gaps especially in regional areas. Developed with stroke survivors, it features real testimonials and tailored resources to reduce secondary stroke risk.

23,946+

USERS

location

102

COUNTRIES

175+

RECIPES, EXERCISES, RESOURCES

EMU: the Education, Movement, & Understanding program combines Indigenous games with physical activity and learning

Designed in collaboration with Aboriginal community leaders, EMU aims to improve children’s health and literacy levels, strengthen partnerships between schools and local Indigenous communities, and provide a professional learning option for teachers specific to Indigenous education.
location

10

SCHOOLS ENROLLED

Accredited

20+

ACCREDITED TEACHERS

500+

STAGE 3 STUDENTS

World-first stroke recovery program builds more than just skills​

For people living with stroke, the opportunity to exercise, socialise, dance and make art not only helps rebuild speech, motor skills and fitness — it’s also a fun way to boost connections and confidence in a supported setting. The ESTEEM program is doing just that.

70+​

STROKE SURVIVORS HAVE PARTICIPATED ​

calendar

10​

WEEK PROGRAM

location

2

LOCATIONS ACROSS REGIONAL NSW

Bringing the best diabetes care to people in the bush

Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP+) is a proven diabetes care model helping improve the prevention, detection, treatment, and self-management of diabetes in rural and regional communities.

4000+

PATIENTS HELPED

800+

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE ROLLING OUT DAP+

96

PATIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IDENTIFY AS INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS

Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered: Empowering girls to be active and empowered

Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered is a world-first, evidence-based program that brings together fathers/father-figures & their primary school-aged daughters to promote physical activity, enhance sport skills, and boost wellbeing. 

6200+

PARTICIPATING DADS AND DAUGHTERS

380

EDUCATORS TRAINED

partnership

30

GOVERNMENT AND SPORTING PARTNERSHIPS

School exercise program boosts adolescent fitness and health 

Burn 2 Learn is a world first school-based physical activity HIIT program, improving fitness, wellbeing and enhancing academic achievement of high school students. 

18,000+

PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

325

TEACHERS TRAINED

location

218

SCHOOLS

Optimising post-surgery care to prevent clots

The IMPOSTERS trial is revolutionising post-surgery care and patient comfort. Additionally, the clinical trial is also identifing cost-savings opportunities that will improve environmental  sustainability by minimising single-use devices.

550+

patients participated in the trial

hospital

3

participating hospitals

$850K

awarded to support the research project

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HMRI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage and beliefs and their continued connection to their land.

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