Faculty of Health news
‘Commitment to saving lives’: CDU humanitarian aid students start two-week humanitarian intensive unit
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is hosting its first two-week, on-campus humanitarian aid intensive since 2019.
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Punching above its weight: Trauma-focused boxing program evolves into research partnership
The popularity of a grassroots boxing program and its evolution in under two years is underscoring the importance and need for clinical trauma recovery programs in the Northern Territory.
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Study reveals gaps in stuttering assessment and treatment
Variability in an individual’s stuttering pattern has long posed challenges for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when treating clients, but new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Michigan State University (MSU) has identified the gaps in clinical practices and how to address them.
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CDU students join disaster relief efforts following flooding
Charles Darwin University (CDU) students will play a critical role in supporting flood- and cyclone-affected communities in the Top End thanks to a new partnership between the University and the NT Government Department of Children and Families (DCF).
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New heights reached with project on mountaineering activities on the world’s highest peaks
A research project exploring the impacts of mountaineering activities on the Seven Summits has reached a new peak, with three climbs thus far undertaken.
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‘Life-changing’: CDU highlights health milestone on Close the Gap Day
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is celebrating Close the Gap Day by highlighting a record number of students enrolled in one of its in-demand pathway programs, marking the University’s continued contributions to national targets.
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Closing the Gap in maternal and child health: Rural Birthing on Country model shows positive results
A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service - compared to mainstream maternity services - has revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal vaginal births, were more likely to be exclusively breastfeeding upon hospital discharge, and had greater engagement with culturally safe wellbeing programs.
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2000 students filter into $30.8 million health teaching and training facility
More than 2000 students from 10 health disciplines are set to filter into Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) newly-completed $30.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures throughout 2026.
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Paramedic student’s unusual path to uni proves ATAR isn’t everything
Tens of thousands of school leavers are considering their university offers, putting their hard-earned ATAR to use. But what about the students who didn’t get the ATAR they’d hoped for?
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