Department of Public Health news and events, Department of Public Health, La Trobe University

AI tool puts people first, two new NHMRC grants

AI health tool among La Trobe projects awarded share of $3.9m grants.

Report reveals scale of alcohol’s harm to others

Report shows almost half the population negatively affected by alcohol.

Health and extreme heat events

New research has highlighted how heat health messaging can reinforce inequality.

Migraines, headaches need greater recognition

Migraines, headaches a global burden that needs greater recognition

Career insights

We asked three academics in the School of Psychology and Public Health to share the career insights that have guided them.

Supporting emergency management volunteers

New research from PhD candidate Natalie Roche has explored the occupational health and safety experiences of emergency management volunteers.

$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability

Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability

Paper highlights hidden harm of men’s alcohol use

Calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide.

Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk

Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.

Reflective practice in academia

New research from Dr Catherine Trundle has highlighted the power of collaborative reflection in teaching.

Inclusive housing for people with disability

New research from Associate Professor Ali Lakhani has evaluated a campaign to address persistent delays in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) housing and support approval processes.

Contraception and misinformation on TikTok

TikTok has become a go-to source of reproductive health information for many young adults, but not all the advice being shared is accurate or reliable.