Australian Rotary Health

FacebookTwitterYouTubePinterestInstagram

News Spotlight

//News Spotlight

News about event updates, general interest material and things that make us feel good!

Social Processing in People with Autism Vs Williams Syndrome

2019-05-21T14:19:51+10:00

New research funded by Australian Rotary Health is the first to show that social processing difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Williams Syndrome may occur when they see faces paired with biographical information. Kelsie Boulton from Macquarie University was awarded an Australian Rotary Health Funding Partner PhD Scholarship (co-funded by the Rotary Club of Illawarra [...]

Social Processing in People with Autism Vs Williams Syndrome2019-05-21T14:19:51+10:00

Breaking the Cycle of Methamphetamine Use

2019-05-20T11:08:41+10:00

A recent PhD study supported by Australian Rotary Health (ARH) will aim to prevent and break the cycle of methamphetamine use by investigating a cell type associated with decision making in the brain. Anna Horton from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health was awarded an Ian Scott PhD Scholarship from ARH this year [...]

Breaking the Cycle of Methamphetamine Use2019-05-20T11:08:41+10:00

New Program Effective in Reducing Stress in Toddlers

2019-05-15T10:39:49+10:00

A new program funded by Australian Rotary Health has been found to reduce stress in toddlers by teaching parents how to control their own responses to their child’s emotions. Associate Professor Sophie Havighurst from the University of Melbourne was awarded a Mental Health Research Grant from 2015-2017 to test the effectiveness of the Tuning in [...]

New Program Effective in Reducing Stress in Toddlers2019-05-15T10:39:49+10:00

Finding Long-Term Solutions for Patients with Peanut Allergy

2019-05-14T12:11:31+10:00

An Australian Rotary Health PhD Scholar is hoping to increase knowledge on long-term solutions and preventative measures for peanut allergy – which currently has the highest worldwide prevalence in Australia. Win Lei (Nicki) Shwe Yee from the University of New South Wales was awarded the Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Kew Food Allergy Funding Partner [...]

Finding Long-Term Solutions for Patients with Peanut Allergy2019-05-14T12:11:31+10:00

How Surf Therapy May Help War Veterans With PTSD

2019-05-13T14:28:55+10:00

New research funded by Australian Rotary Health (ARH) will investigate the benefits of a Surf Therapy intervention for combat veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). ARH PhD Scholar Bryan Peck from the University of the Sunshine Coast is no stranger to the ups and downs of mental health, having battled depression himself for the [...]

How Surf Therapy May Help War Veterans With PTSD2019-05-13T14:28:55+10:00

Health Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence For Children

2019-05-06T09:12:08+10:00

Children exposed to family violence are more likely to have emotional and behavioural difficulties in middle childhood, according to new research funded by Australian Rotary Health. Professor Stephanie Brown and her team from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute examined data from a longitudinal study of over 1500 first time mothers and their first-born children. Women who [...]

Health Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence For Children2019-05-06T09:12:08+10:00

Using Social Norms to Engage Parents in Child Behaviour Interventions

2019-04-30T16:47:10+10:00

New research funded by Australian Rotary Health suggests that while the majority of parents are enthusiastic about online parenting programs, more parents are likely to use the programs if they are recommended by other parents. Dr Jeneva Ohan from the University of Western Australia was awarded a Mental Health Research Grant from Australian Rotary Health [...]

Using Social Norms to Engage Parents in Child Behaviour Interventions2019-04-30T16:47:10+10:00

When the Worst Time of Your Life is After Your Baby is Born

2019-04-23T13:06:51+10:00

3 women talk candidly about their post-natal mental illness   While motherhood for many is a time of great beauty and cuddles with your newborn (in among the exhaustion), for one in seven Aussie women it comes with added struggle of depression and anxiety [2]. And often that battle is silent – research found that [...]

When the Worst Time of Your Life is After Your Baby is Born2019-04-23T13:06:51+10:00

Tackling Drug Resistance in Cancer Patients

2019-04-23T12:29:34+10:00

The news of drugs being ineffective can be devastating to patients going through cancer treatment, which is why a PhD scholar funded by Australian Rotary Health is determined to find a way for them to overcome drug resistance. Lionel Leck from the University of Sydney was awarded the Rotary District 9675 'Heather Newbould' Bowel Cancer [...]

Tackling Drug Resistance in Cancer Patients2019-04-23T12:29:34+10:00

Behaviour Control in Heavy Drinkers

2019-04-16T12:09:49+10:00

Research funded by Australian Rotary Health suggests that getting people to reduce their drinking may be as simple as asking them about their drinking. With a Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship from Australian Rotary Health, Dr Janette Smith at the The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (UNSW) investigated neurocognitive deficits in young heavy drinkers. Dr [...]

Behaviour Control in Heavy Drinkers2019-04-16T12:09:49+10:00

Other ways to contact us

Australian Rotary Health
phone| 02 8837 1900
fax| 02 9635 5042

Address
2nd Floor, 43 Hunter Street,
Parramatta NSW 2150

Postal Address
PO Box 3455,
Parramatta NSW 2124