The University of Melbourne
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty
New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage
healthcare
Edith Cowan University
ECU to become first WA university to offer osteopathy course
Edith Cowan University (ECU) will become Western Australia's first osteopathy educator, and one of only four nationally, with the School of Medical and Health Sciences offering a Bachelor of Medical Science (Osteopathy).
Charles Darwin University
Got a chronic disease and fear of needles? A prick-free natural alternative is on the horizon
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is a step closer to replacing the needle to deliver drugs in the treatment of many chronic diseases.
Flinders University
Health expenses a huge burden for Aboriginal families
Almost $1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will fund a new project aiming to develop an app that can help with the burden of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Southern Cross University
New research shows surfers, swimmers and runners face higher risk of melanoma
A Southern Cross University research team has shown the prevalence of melanoma skin cancer is 120 times higher in surfers than in the general population.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments: study
The professionalism and compassion of paramedics attending emergency calls can reduce unnecessary presentations at hospital emergency departments, according to University of the Sunshine Coast research by a veteran ambulance officer.