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Championing Wellbeing Education
This WA Mental Health Week ECU spotlights research on the intricate relationship between education and wellbeing, as a key element of positive mental health.
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ECU's new peer-led space breaking down barriers
Research shows that mental health challenges can greatly hinder academic achievement, and for many, these challenges are compounded by difficulties accessing support.
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ECU partners with the WA mining sector to create a culture of respect and safety
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre is an ECU industry collaboration centre that is working with the mining sector to build a culture of safety and respect, which has great potential to positively impact the mental and physical health of those in the industry.
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'Little Aussie Bugs' goes to Uni
The creators of the Little Aussie Bugs series of books, have launched a short course to accompany the dialogic books to support early years educators to grow children's health literacy skills.
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ECU appoints first Aboriginal Director of the HealthInfoNet
ECU’s Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will for the first time in its three-decade history have an Aboriginal person at its helm.
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Head gets in the way of recovery – new research
Muscle activation in people suffering from hip osteoarthritis might be a case of 'mind over matter', new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
The University of Melbourne
Flood-proofing cities by using digital twins in urban design
Dr Langenheim explores the use of data and new technologies for streetscape and green infrastructure design decision making.
University of New England
New disaster preparedness model for rural communities
A disaster preparedness model developed by the University of New England (UNE) has proven so successful it will be rolled out across NSW, South Australia and Western Australia over the next five years.
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ECU hosts youth justice reform roundtable after another youth detention tragedy
ECU Associate Professor Jocelyn Jones has led a roundtable discussion attended by Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner and Professor Fiona Stanley to discuss youth justice reforms in WA.
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Rising stars at WAAPA awarded for exceptional talent in performing arts
Two WAAPA students were recently awarded with the Taryn Fiebig Award which recognises exceptional talent in the performing arts.
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Collaboration needed to maintain Australia's disease-free status
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have called for improved collaborative efforts between cattle farmers and government to strengthen biosecurity in Australia.
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Massive funding boost to improve police recruit health and performance
ECU has received funding from State and Federal Governments to implement a world-leading prevention program into WA police recruitment training. The research aims to improve workforce health and reduce injury rates.