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The Melbourne School of Health Sciences is committed to making a meaningful contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic and assisting those affected. While precautions can help 'flatten the curve,' students can also help to 'raise the line' of health care capacity by applying for a number of paid 'SASH roles' that Victoria’s health services are establishing.

It’s great to see commentary by Professor of Social Work, Cathy Humphreys published in The Age on 3 March, discussing her views on how the Clarke family murders highlight the failings of our custody system.

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Congratulations to Dr Bec Thornton and Dr Alicia McCoy.

Welcome To Melbourne 2020

After the success of last year’s inaugural Reunion Weekend we are delighted to present this year’s program. Reunion Weekend 2019 will take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November.

Physical activity programs for prisoners like sport and organised runs isn’t about being soft on crime, it is about helping people rehabilitate for everyone’s sake.

With the growing ageing population in Australia, more and more older people are being put into aged care facilities where a higher number of residents are living in environments that feel more like a hospital rather than a home. This vastly impacts the mental and physical well-being of some of the most vulnerable in our society. Studies show that smaller facilities that are more home-like are very beneficial. Dr Ralph Hampson, Senior Lecturer of Health and Ageing at the University of Melbourne, spoke to us about this.

Ralph Hampson Senior Lecturer, Health and Ageing, University of Melbourne Article in The Conversation -September 24, 2018

We need young kinship carers to interview and complete a survey about their experiences.

Victoria honours Professor Cathy Humphreys for her work in ensuring the safety of women and children through her research into child and family welfare, domestic violence and child abuse, stability and quality for out of home care, developments arising from Victorian legislation on children, youth and families, and the impact of research on policy and practice.

Professor Lou Harms and Associate Professor Lisa Gibbs from the University of Melbourne, chief investigators on the Beyond Bushfires project, have identified which social determinants help people bounce back after a traumatic event.

A few years ago no one wanted to know about domestic violence. This deafening silence was something Professor Cathy Humphreys was determined to change.