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Empowering older adults in Brazil through movement
Ana Helena Salles Dos Reis, PhD Candidate, presenting on the GACD grant, September 2025 An exciting new international research...
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Staying active these school holidays
Spring school holidays are coming up in NSW. You might be wondering how to keep the kids entertained and fit in some activity for...
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Stronger every step: Celebrating Women’s Health Week
What better time to reflect and focus on our health than Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week (1-5 September 2025 ). This year’s theme is...
Sep 1, 20253 min read


How to reduce falls in aged care: the latest Cochrane evidence
Falls continue to be a major health threat for older individuals in aged care, leading to broken bones, loss of independence, and even...
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Leading the way
Congratulations to A/Prof Gustavo Machado who has been selected for the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)...
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Turning awareness into action: shaping physical activity opportunity for people living with brain injury
This week marks Brain Injury Awareness Week 2025 , with the powerful theme: Invisible disabilities deserve visible change. It’s a...
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Falls - what can we do to stop them?
17 older people die as a direct result of falls every day in Australia, and more than 400 older people aged 65+ are admitted to hospital...
Aug 8, 20252 min read


We know how to prevent falls in older Australians, and save lives. So, why aren’t we?
Almost 400 older Australians are admitted to hospital due to a fall every day. It may surprise you to know that falls are the leading ...
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Bridging the care gap: how telephysiotherapy is transforming mobility and falls prevention in aged care
Falls and mobility issues are among the most pressing concerns for older Australians receiving aged care—both at home and in residential...
Jul 24, 20253 min read


National Volunteer Week 2025
National Volunteer Week (19-25 May) celebrates volunteers and the importance of volunteer roles in our community. Ima Strkljevic,...
May 20, 20251 min read


Revolutionising back pain care: A/Prof Machado awarded $4.8M to curb opioid overprescriptions in Australian emergency departments
A/Prof Gustavo Machado has been awarded a $4.8m MRFF grant to reduce opioid overprescription in Australian emergency departments.
Apr 29, 20252 min read
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