Distance affects university choice
Researchers used data from 12,000 adolescents surveyed in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Youth to explore the association between distance to a university campus and attainment of university entry (including enrolment in an elite...
Quad bike fatalities prompt safety recommendations
Australian farmers are being urged to replace their quad bikes with safer alternatives, to prevent children under the age of 16 from riding them, and to wear helmets – all in the hopes of...
New autism app to help parents
La Trobe University's Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) has launched a free smartphone app, called ASDetect that empowers parents and caregivers to identify autism earlier and more accurately than ever before.
An estimated 1...
Harmful or helpful? Researchers urge caution on genetic testing for children
Genetic testing for children should only be considered in cases where there are clear medical benefits, say UNSW researchers, who've found the potential harmful effects of testing on children’s mental health remains largely unknown.
Their findings...
One in five teens do not have a chlamydia test when requested by GP
New research has found teenagers are ignoring requests by their GP to get tested for chlamydia, highlighting the need for clinics to establish systems to improve screening rates.
One in five young people are not...
Mothers’ groups linked to positive well-being
A Perth study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that participation in a local mothers’ group (facilitated or parent-led) is linked to mothers’ who have a positive mental well-being.
The...
Mothers' groups linked to positive well-being
A Perth study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that participation in a local mothers’ group (facilitated or parent-led) is linked to mothers’ who have a positive mental well-being.
The...
Putting a lid on child obesity with Australian-first online program
Online lifestyle program promoting healthy weight in pre-schoolers to be trialled in the Illawarra.
An Australian-first online healthy lifestyle program that aims to promote healthy weight in pre-schoolers will be trialled in the Illawarra over the...
Calls for improvement in autism diagnosis
Recommendations for diagnosing autism (ASD) are not being followed for all children, with paediatricians reporting they are unable to access the services they need to meet recommended practice, a study by the Murdoch Childrens...
Better psychological support needed for families affected by Sudden Cardiac Death
Families need psychological support as early as possible after a sudden death.
In a world-first survey study, researchers from the University of Sydney and Centenary Institute have highlighted the need for better psychological support...
