Health & Medicine
A stable place in a time of turmoil
Schools can be the only stable environment in the lives of children affected by the tragedy of fatal domestic violence, say University of Melbourne experts.
When ‘home’ is taken away
University of Melbourne research says the concept of what ‘home’ is fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide.
Don’t look away
Children bereaved by domestic homicide deserve support and advocacy, not silence and stigma, says University of Melbourne experts.
Losing a parent to domestic homicide – and everything that’s wrong with this headline
The words we use to describe how children are impacted domestic homicide are important – and it’s time to be honest, say University of Melbourne research.
A little rhino beetle tells a story
The artwork in this University of Melbourne series on domestic homicide has its own story, using an Australian rhino beetle to show metamorphosis and recovery.
Our duty of care to those who care
To ensure the wellbeing of cancer healthcare workers, with upcoming workforce shortages, comprehensive support is essential say University of Melbourne experts
Australia needs to value Indigenous knowledge in medical education
University of Melbourne PhD candidate Paul Saunders is bringing Indigenous and inter-cultural capabilities into medical practice to inspire generational change.
Parents of premature babies are being left behind
The Australian paid parental leave scheme has no provision for babies born prematurely or unwell, it’s time for a change say University of Melbourne experts
5 things you didn’t realise you need to know about perimenopause
Imogen Crump's perimenopausal hot flush on live TV has started a national conversation about normalising the symptoms, says University of Melbourne expert.
The future of cancer is very personal
Precision medicine allows us to understand cancer at an individual level and develop treatments for their disease, explains a University of Melbourne expert.