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Teachers don’t feel confident sharing Aboriginal history and culture in classrooms, survey finds

New research has found Australian teachers are afraid of saying the ‘wrong thing’ when it comes to embedding First Nations histories and cultures into classrooms The national curriculum on First Nations history and culture has existed for more than a decade…  but The joint study by the University of Queensland and the Sharing Stories Foundation …

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Research presents promising new treatment plan for nicotine addiction

The results of a recent clinical trial has found a potential new treatment option for nicotine addiction, and it’s available at pharmacies. The study, led by Monash University… found smokers treated with both varenicline (Champix) and nicotine lozenges had an 84% higher chance of quitting than those taking varenicline alone. Smokers are advised to consult …

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More support services for sexual abuse in regional Victoria

A new research from LaTrobe University highlights the struggles rural and regional victim survivors face. The study, conducted along with the Centre Against Sexual Violence Central Victoria, shows how rural and regional women are revictimised, and why the numbers in these areas are higher. If the content of this story brings any concern to you, …

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Midwives could be Key to Preventing Alcohol & Drug use in Pregnant Women

An initiative in South Australia is exploring the role midwives can play in promoting public health measures, supporting pregnant women to abstain from drugs and alcohol. The study uses a collaborative, multi-tiered approach between experts from the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Image: Image Credit: Lisa Fotios / …

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Over one third of population not getting enough sleep, study finds

New research finds over a third of the population is not getting the recommended amount of sleep. The study done by Flinder’s University, also found getting fewer than SIX hours of sleep can be a contributing factor to a range of cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Gregory Pappas Produced By: Remy Naughton Featured …

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