News & Events archive

Breathe Strong: Tackling Smoking in Indigenous Communities Broadcast - Tuesday 25 October 2011, 8.00pm AEST
04-10-2011

Join Mary G, 'Queen of the Kimberley', as she tackles the issues and shows us what different communities are doing to quit smoking and “break the chain”.

This program and its free DVD distribution is produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation and has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Outsmarting Bacteria: Confronting Antibiotic Resistance Broadcast - Tuesday 11 October 2011, 8.00pm AEST
04-10-2011

There is growing concern that many bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics due to the widespread presence of antimicrobial drugs in the biosphere. There have also been fewer discoveries of new antibiotic drugs and a serious problem of antibiotic overuse.

This program is produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation and has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Under the Microscope: Academic Post at the Vaccinology Research Unit (VRU)
09-09-2011

Whether you have always intended to have a clinical and research career blend, or whether like me you doubted that you were made of research material, the experiences and knowledge that an academic post provides is invaluable. It stimulates me personally, and the skills that I have learnt also inform my clinical practice.

Behind the Scenes: Academic Post with the AFP Journal
09-09-2011

This is my second academic post. I had such a great experience with my first academic post I wanted to do another! During my first post I undertook my own research project so this year I wanted to experience research from the other side of the fence...

Rural Medicine Australia 2011 Conference
09-09-2011

The Rural Medicine Australia 2011 Conference will take place in Alice Springs from 28th – 30th October this year.

The conference represents a great opportunity to network, debate and access the latest research and training in a number of important areas.