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From personalised health to public policy: the latest in medical and wellbeing research and innovation.

  1. 26 November 2023 – 16 Days of Activism, Children, Domestic Homicide, Family Violence, Women

    Don’t look away

    Children bereaved by domestic homicide deserve support and advocacy, not silence and stigma, says University of Melbourne experts.

  2. 26 November 2023 – 16 Days of Activism, Children, Domestic Homicide, Family Violence, Women

    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.

  3. 26 November 2023 – 16 Days of Activism, Children, Domestic Homicide, Family Violence, Women

    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.

  4. 26 November 2023 – 16 Days of Activism, Children, Domestic Homicide, Family Violence, Women

    A child’s right to be heard

    University of Melbourne research finds after a parent is killed due to domestic violence, children aren’t given enough opportunity to express their opinions.

  5. 26 November 2023 – 16 Days of Activism, Children, Domestic Homicide, Family Violence, Women

    “That weird kid without parents”

    University of Melbourne research says losing a parent through domestic homicide can change a child’s self-understanding in isolating ways.

  6. 26 November 2023 – 16 Days of Activism, Children, Domestic Homicide, Family Violence, Women

    The power of stories to rebel against a taboo

    Claiming control over your own story is a step towards healing after losing a parent due to domestic homicide, say University of Melbourne researchers.

  7. 24 November 2023 – Blood Cancer, Cancer, Healthcare, Nursing, Wellbeing

    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

  8. 21 November 2023 – Education, Indigenous Health, Indigenous Knowledge, Medical Education, Medicine

    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.

  9. 16 November 2023 – Babies, Parents, Premature Birth, Public Policy

    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

  10. 9 November 2023 – Hormones, Menopause, Perimenopause, Women, Women's Health

    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.