Deep-seated resistance to addressing institutional and systemic racism in our health system is thwarting progress towards improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, say Indigenous leaders in an important paper published today.
Dr Sarah Wallace, from the UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, has been awarded a Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration (DCRC) pilot grant to improve conversations about aged care.
Professor Alex Haslam, from the UQ School of Psychology, spoke to the media about UQ-led research that indicated social groups are vital to longevity and wellbeing.
Dr Leander Mitchell has been awarded a $75,000 Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration – Dementia Australia Research Foundation Pilot Grant to develop tools to measure depression and anxiety in people living with dementia in the Torres Strait.
Professor Jill Wilson comments on a UQ research project focused on understanding why someone commits elder abuse and how social workers can better intervene to break the cycle.
COVID-19 conspiracy theorists are more concerned about their own health and less concerned about the health of others, according to a study led by University of Queensland researchers.
The theme this year for World Hearing Day is hearing care for all. Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate. UQ's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Barbra Timmer speaks about hearing loss and the importance of looking after our hearing health.
Questions about PFAS exposure in Williamtown, Oakey and Katherine will be the subject of a University of Queensland study, with affected residents invited to participate.
Listen back to Professor Kevin Thomas on ABC Radio's Health Report with Dr Norman Swan, talking about the amount of microplastics Australians consume and its effect on health.
