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Aboriginal families and communities have endured the imposition of countless ‘solutions’ and had to live with the consequences of these ineffective initiatives. Those consequence are sadly evident in the unrelenting gap in outcomes for Aboriginal kids, compared with other Australian children.
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Anxiety disorders and cigarette smoking: Results from the Australian Survey of Mental Health and WellbeingThe aim of this study was to describe current and daily smoking rates, and smoking cessation rates in adults with anxiety disorders
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Nurturing families: One year pilot outcomes for a modified Parent Child Assistance Program in AustraliaAlcohol and Other Drug (AOD) exposure during pregnancy is linked to serious adverse child outcomes, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) supports women with problematic AOD use, who are pregnant or have young children, and are not effectively engaging with services. PCAP has been shown to reduce alcohol exposed pregnancies, promote AOD abstinence, increase employment and family planning and improve child outcomes.
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Premature to conclude no genetic basis to the association between smoking and major depressive disorderWe analyzed two large-scale surveys, and found high rates of smoking in people with mood disorders and both with and without substance dependence disorders.
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Data for policyThe ultimate goal of this project is to enable policy-makers and researchers to work together to influence positive changes in the life trajectories of disadvantaged Australians via research driven policy initiatives.
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Empowering school communities to Support Student Mental health and Wellbeing: Development and Testing of the Online Assessment, Support and Implementation System (OASIS)OASIS aims to support the implementation and dissemination of Friendly Schools across schools throughout Australia.
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A large proportion of poor birth outcomes among Aboriginal Western Australians are attributable to smoking, alcohol and substance misuse, and assaultA large proportion of adverse outcomes were attributable to the modifiable risk factors of substance use and assault
Researchers are collaborating with Community Elders to find out how bush tucker and traditional food can improve the health of Aboriginal children.
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Port Hedland welcomes health experts from around AustraliaPort Hedland is hosting some of Australia’s most respected health researchers this week as they join forces with local health professionals to improve the health of people living in the tropical north of the country.
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Meet the Finalists: Illuminate PitchFest 2024Illuminate PitchFest is back! We are excited to introduce you to 10 trailblazing researchers who will be taking to the stage this February to pitch their bold and bright ideas.