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Road injuries are killing young people, and it's hardly slowing down

30 Jun 2022

Traffic and unintentional injuries are the leading cause of adolescent deaths worldwide.

Holly Seale

UNSW academic receives NSW Public Health Impact Award

24 Jun 2022

Associate Professor Holly Seale has been recognised for her contribution to public health in developing a COVID-19 vaccination glossary and training program targeting people from diverse backgrounds.

travellers arriving at airport

International borders are about to open, but our research shows the plight of stranded Australians is not over

15 Oct 2021

As we begin to emerge from restrictions, there are many things the federal government could do to improve the conditions for those stranded, and speed up their return home.

aboriginal football players stand with their arms around each others shoulders

Sport and physical activity play important roles for Indigenous communities, but there are barriers

04 Oct 2021

Physical activity and sport are important in Indigenous cultures. How can barriers to participation be removed?

protesters hold signs opposing compulsory vaccination for nurses

Health workers are among the COVID vaccine hesitant. Here’s how we can support them safely

04 Oct 2021

The vast majority of health workers accept COVID vaccinations, but we need to ensure the concerns of the minority are heard.

sign on restaurant window stipulating people have to show proof of vaccination

Soon you'll need to be vaccinated to enjoy shops, cafes and events - but how will staff cope?

23 Sep 2021

If staff enforce the rules, they risk harassment and lost tips. But if they overlook unsafe behaviour, they risk further COVID transmission.

a womans arm with a band-aid where she has been vaccinated.

If you’re going to mandate COVID vaccination at your workplace, here’s how to do it ethically

19 Aug 2021

Do you actually need compulsory vaccination at your workplace? And if you do, as a last resort, how do you make mandates fair?

masked man waits for the light rail in sydney

We’ve become used to wearing masks during COVID. But does that mean the habit will stick?

19 Jul 2021

In Hong Kong, SARS created a new social norm, where people accepted mask use as part of their 'civic responsibility'.

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COVID-19 vaccination glossary to help non-English speakers

19 Jul 2021

The glossary will be translated into 31 languages.

Medical worker at Covid-19 Vaccination clinic

How can governments communicate with multicultural Australians about COVID vaccines?

02 Mar 2021

Our new research found gaps in COVID information available to culturally and linguistically diverse communities. But there are ways we can improve — because community ownership is crucial.

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