Health & Wellbeing
From personalised health to public policy: the latest in medical and wellbeing research and innovation.
Don’t look away
Children bereaved by domestic homicide deserve support and advocacy, not silence and stigma, says 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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.