All posts tagged "health"

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  Protecting young eyes during COVID-19 isolation

  Young Australians studying from home during the COVID-19 pandemic still need to spend time outside to prevent near-sightedness, according to a researcher...

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  Virtual reality room which improves mood to be used in suicide prevention initiative in Brisbane

  A team of researchers from the Black Dog Institute and UNSW has received an innovation grant to further investigate a mixed-reality experience...

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  Monash researchers adapt and test snorkels to help stop COVID-19 spread

  Recreational snorkel masks to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 are just one of the innovative solutions being trialled across Monash University and...

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  Southern Cross University welcomes new Head of Health and Human Sciences

  In the midst of a global health crisis, Southern Cross University has welcomed a formidable new Head of School of Health and...

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  VegKit for Aussie kids

  Flinders University nutrition experts have contributed to a newly launched online registry of resources that aims to help boost vegetable consumption in...

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  Coronavirus and anxious kids: tips for parents from a psychologist

  With the number of coronavirus cases rising globally, parents may be wondering how to deal with children who are anxious about the...

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  Record number of Victorian students walking to school

  VicHealth’s Walk to School month 2019 has helped shift parents’ attitudes around the health and social benefits of active travel for kids,...

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  2020 courses to meet workforce demand

  A new suite of courses on offer in 2020, including occupational therapy, speech pathology and nutrition, will help serve the needs of...

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  Healing runs in the family

  Medical student Sherise Ansell is following in her father’s footsteps, as she prepares to graduate as a doctor from The University of...

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  Scholarship recipient puts spotlight on health services in country NSW

  The University of Wollongong (UOW) awarded Bachelor of Public Health student Bethany Clayton the 2019 Mudgee Regional Community Scholarship on Wednesday, 3...