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Curtin research boost to create dementia prediction tool
Curtin research to create a new digital tool identifying people at high-risk of dementia has been given a major boost thanks to a grant from the State Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation Fund. Led by Professor Blossom Stephan from the Dementia Centre of Excellence at Curtin’s EnAble Institute, the project in collaboration with Dementia Australia, The University of Western…
Increasing disability employment could boost national economy by billions
A new report by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre at Curtin University reveals that there has been no improvement in employment rates for people with disability in Australia over the last two decades, despite extensive policy reforms and greatly increased funding for supports and service delivery. This failure of policy to address labour market exclusion represents a massive loss to…
Mining Worker Study: Key insights into the state of WA mining’s mental health
• Mining workers report a strong focus on physical safety behaviours• More than one in three mining workers reported high levels of burnout• Covert forms of sexual harassment such as sexism and misogyny are high• Bullying in mining shows signs of improvement, however levels remain significantly higher than other industries with double the number of women affected compared to men…
Curtin’s ‘Emerging Leaders’ win millions for health research
Seven Curtin University health research projects have been awarded a combined total of more than $2.6 million in funding, through the WA Near-Miss Awards: Emerging Leaders (WANMA EL) program. Three researchers received prestigious WANMA EL Fellowships while four received WANMA EL Grants for projects investigating a diverse range of health topics including improving treatment for children with cancer, preventing hearing…
History repeats as Coral Bay faces mass loss of coral and fish life
A perfect storm of environmental factors has seen a monumental loss of fish and coral life at a popular area of Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region — however Curtin University research into the event shows there is hope it will recover. In March 2022, during the annual coral spawning event, calm weather and limited tidal movement combined to…
Major gaps in lung cancer services across Australia and New Zealand: study
Researchers from Curtin University have identified critical gaps and inconsistencies in the provision and quality of care for lung cancer patients across Australia and New Zealand. A survey of 89 public and private hospitals across Australia and New Zealand identified critical staffing gaps such as provision of specialist lung cancer nurses and access to nuclear medicine specialists. The survey also…
Reptile roadkill reveals new threat to endangered lizard species
The chance sighting of a dead snake beside a sandy track in remote Western Australia, and the investigation of its stomach contents, has led Curtin University researchers to record the first known instance of a spotted mulga snake consuming a pygmy spiny-tailed skink, raising concerns for a similar-looking, endangered lizard species. Lead researcher Dr Holly Bradley from Curtin’s School of…
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Renowned academic and policy leader named new Curtin Provost
Curtin University has named Professor Matthew Tonts as its new Provost, commencing 17 June, 2024. Professor Tonts joins Curtin with…
Empowering WA’s regional women leaders to drive change
Regional women leaders in Western Australia have honed their advocacy skills for greater community impact through a masterclass series delivered…
Using COVID lessons to unlock the digital world for people with disability
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many innovations in how we interact digitally — and a Curtin University research project has…
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