Researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute are building collaborative networks with consumers and the community, external researchers, health professionals, service providers and policy makers. ...

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The World Health Organisation resolution for global action to tackle rheumatic heart disease (RHD) will have significant implications for Australia, which has some of the highest rates of the disease in the world. ...

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• 2018
• May

Brain injury, resulting from stroke and traumatic brain injury, is a common occurrence in Australia, with Aboriginal people affected at a significant rate and impact felt by individuals, families and communities. Access to brain injury rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people is reported to be often limited, with very little support outside the hospital environment. ...

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• 2021
• September 2021

The concept of cultural safety is particularly relevant to mental health professionals as it aims to promote cultural integrity and social justice and equality. ...

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• 2017
• February 2017

It is well known that children of parents with mental illness are at greater risk of mental illness themselves. ...

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• 2013
• November 2013

It is well established that smoking rates in people with common mental disorders such as anxiety or depressive disorders are much higher than in people... ...

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• 2011
• April 2011

A lack of diversity in genomics for health continues to hinder equitable leadership and access to precision medicine approaches for underrepresented populations. To avoid perpetuating biases within the genomics workforce and genomic data collection practices, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) must be addressed. ...

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• 2023
• October 2023

Dr Jacqueline Curran BSc, MBChB, FRACP Dr Curran is a paediatric endocrinologist and research fellow at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and a senior ...

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We examined the relationship between the onset and pattern of childhood mental health disorders and subsequent current smoking status at age 17 years. ...

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• 2011
• November 2011

Honorary Research Associate ...

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