healthcare
New resource helps people protect brain health and reduce dementia risk
With Western Australia projected to record the nation’s fastest growth in dementia cases, a new ºìÌÒÊÓƵ-led resource aims to…
Dementia prevention can’t rely on individual choices alone, new study finds
Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people’s choices while overlooking the wider social and environmental…
Childhood cancer researcher named Researcher of the Year
A leading WA cancer researcher has been named the Cure Cancer 2026 Researcher of the Year for his groundbreaking work…
Study looks to Africa to best support Aussies living with chronic conditions
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers will lead an international study in South Africa aimed at implementing innovative community-delivered interventions that address mental…
Is screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and white
From colourful TVs to talking toys, digital technology is ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents. While we know…
Innovative health platform to improve regional health
A ºìÌÒÊÓƵ and WA Country Health Service Alliance-led research project to improve healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities…
Improving care for LGBTIQA+ individuals experiencing intimate partner violence
New ºìÌÒÊÓƵ research, in collaboration with WAAC (formerly the WA AIDS Council), is putting the spotlight on the significant…
Joint poll: Could pharmacists help bridge the gap in osteoarthritis care?
A joint research initiative led by ºìÌÒÊÓƵ will investigate the feasibility of community pharmacists taking a more active role…
Global medicinal cannabis study launches next phase in Australia
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, Little Green Pharma and the Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF) unite to launch QUEST Global, following the…
SMART solutions needed for stressed care workforce, report shows
Poor work relationships and unmanageable demands on healthcare workers in NSW have prompted the industry to trial work design strategies…