Health
From bridging course to occupational therapy: Malia's journey
Read more about From bridging course to occupational therapy: Malia's journeyStudying her master’s degree in occupational therapy, Malia’s set to fulfill her goal of becoming an occupational therapist. Study combined with personal life experience means she’ll be very well qualified.
‘Stay home, study online’: How dietitian Claire upskilled online
Read more about ‘Stay home, study online’: How dietitian Claire upskilled onlineAs a dietitian, Claire Bowditch has always been interested in helping others live healthy lives. So, it’s no surprise that studying a 6-month Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management 100% online was so appealing.
Facilitating the future: Why nurse Fifi studied a postgrad course
Read more about Facilitating the future: Why nurse Fifi studied a postgrad courseAged care clinical nurse Fifi is not only passionate about caring for her patients; she wants to support those joining the nursing profession, too. A 100% online postgraduate certificate in clinical facilitation is helping her achieve this goal.
Robyn "opened up more doors" in her nursing career
Read more about Robyn "opened up more doors" in her nursing careerFaced with more clinical unknowns at work, registered nurse Robyn decided the time was right to return to uni and do a postgraduate nursing course. Thanks to the flexibility of online study, she’s been able to finish it in just 12 weeks.
What does it take to improve Indigenous birth outcomes?
Read more about What does it take to improve Indigenous birth outcomes?It’s not the norm for research projects to observe outcomes improved by 50 per cent. In fact, it’s quite unusual. But this is what CDU’s Indigenous Birthing in an Urban Setting (IBUS) research project has found. The results send a strong signal that the preterm birth gap can be reduced.
Is this the answer to a better start for remote Indigenous kids?
Read more about Is this the answer to a better start for remote Indigenous kids?Early childhood is a crucial stage of a human being’s development. It impacts the rest of their life and, by extension, society. But sadly, this can be a very difficult stage for many Indigenous children in remote Australia. Dr Gary Robinson is working with agencies who are trying to change that.
Bisal’s journey to transformative change in public health
Read more about Bisal’s journey to transformative change in public healthBisal's family connections to healthcare meant he was destined for a career in health. Now a pharmacist, Bisal is advancing his skill set with a degree in public health to help bring change to his hometown in Nepal.
The ‘midwifery voodoo’ pain relief that science proves works
Read more about The ‘midwifery voodoo’ pain relief that science proves worksOne in three women experience severe back pain during labour and birth. And now, a safe, simple and effective treatment to ease the pain is here, thanks to research from Professor Sue Kildea at CDU and Dr Nigel Lee from The University Queensland.
Lost in translation: In search of an end to the malaria epidemic
Read more about Lost in translation: In search of an end to the malaria epidemicThe WHO has an ambitious goal to eliminate the malaria epidemic in the Asia Pacific by 2030. Word on the street may be that we’re tracking well, but for some types of malaria, the treatments still have a long way to go. Researcher Kamala Ley-Thriemer is committed to the cause.