5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (512+ words) A program which empowers adolescents to avoid vaping has been awarded the 2026 UNSW Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science. University of Queensland (UQ) researchers collaborated on the OurFutures Vaping Program, which has reached more than 300,000 students, providing practical health…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (406+ words) Women and families accessing public maternity services in Canberra are set to benefit from a new trial designed to improve continuity of care throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. The 12.-month trial will support six endorsed midwives to work to…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (710+ words) Mosquito control in an urban setting can reduce a person’s risk of contracting Buruli ulcer by over 80%, a new University of Melbourne-led study has found. Buruli ulcer is a serious infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, a bacterium that can destroy…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (140+ words) The Victorian Government has announced a mentoring program that has already helped to mentor more than 500 First Nations young people will be expanded. Minister for Youth, Luba Grigorovitch confirmed a new $666,000 investment for five Aboriginal organisations to deliver youth mentorship…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (644+ words) The NSW Government has announced $4.3 million in funding to continue drug checking services at selected NSW music festivals from October this year, following a 12-month trial and independent evaluation. The independent evaluation, led by the University of Sydney, found the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (310+ words) New research from James Cook University has found that women experiencing domestic violence are often forced to choose between their own safety and the safety of their pets, with limited pet-inclusive crisis support contributing to additional trauma and distress. Lead…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (303+ words) The ACT Government is inviting people with lived experience of the mental health system to help shape the future of mental health in Canberra. A review of key parts of the Mental Health Act 2015 is now underway. The public consultation…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (326+ words) Leaders of the Western Australia’s most prominent wildlife organisations have set a road map for providing advice to government about dealing with the threat of bird flu to wildlife in the state. The roadmap was produced at last week’s inaugural…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (352+ words) Ten new Intensive Care Paramedics (ICPs) have been deployed across NSW after successfully completing a 27-week specialist training program. During the program, the ICPs undertook education and supervised clinical training, building the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to provide…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (335+ words) ACT Fire & Rescue is partnering with Deaf Connect to raise awareness around home fire safety and encourage deaf and hard of hearing Canberrans to access specialised smoke alarm technology. Through the hard of hearing smoke alarm program, ACT firefighters help…...