Career hope for people with autism
The preliminary findings of a La Trobe University study into a specialised autism employment initiative, the DXC Dandelion Program, have been released. In this first study of its kind, La Trobe’s Olga...
View ArticleDon’t change a thing: Bicycle helmet law good road safety policy
Recent calls by lobbyists for changes to the bicycle helmet law are misguided and threaten the safety of Queensland riders according to Professor Narelle Haworth, director of QUT’s Centre for Accident...
View ArticleDon’t worry if your infant doesn’t sleep through the night by 6-12 months of...
New parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night by around six months of age. Indeed, they often receive messages from paediatricians and others about the importance of early...
View ArticleLaw reforms propose clearer access to surrogacy: South Australia
Reforms proposed to South Australian surrogacy laws recommend an updated and improved non-commercial system of domestic surrogacy to protect the interests of all parties, especially those of the...
View ArticleHelpMe Feed Foundation is Born
The HelpMe Feed breastfeeding support project recently registered as a not-for-profit charity – the ‘HelpMe Feed Foundation.’ Thanks to the support of a passionate international team of researchers,...
View ArticleBrisbane pollen forecast to help allergy sufferers
People with hayfever and seasonal asthma can keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air that may aggravate their allergies with the official Brisbane Pollen forecast provided by QUT researchers....
View ArticleKeep slapping on that sunscreen and ignore toxic claims
It’s safe to slap on the sunscreen this summer – in repeated doses – despite what you have read about the potential toxicity of sunscreens. A new study led by the University of Queensland (UQ) and...
View ArticleChanges to child car restraint instructions could reduce injury risk
Improving the design of child restraint instruction manuals could increase correct use of the restraints by up to 27 per cent, saving lives and preventing injuries, says research presented at the...
View ArticleFamily dinners improve teens’ eating habits no matter how well family...
A new Canadian study has revealed teenagers and young adults who sit down for family dinners – regardless of how well the family unit manages daily routines, communicates and connects emotionally – are...
View ArticleBe sun smart! Wear sunscreen
With summer officially on our doorstep, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is reminding Australians that sunscreens on the Australian market are safe and effective. Before you head out in the...
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