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Accessing healthcare is a serious challenge for people living in rural and remote Australia. Large distances, sparse populations, and limited services can prevent residents from receiving care when they need it. Professors Neil Coffee and Vincent Versace at Deakin University’s Centre for Australian Research into Access (CARA) are leading research to model healthcare service access across the country, to provide new insights that can guide health planning and policy, as well as other services such as education. This work combines the curation of detailed address level residential dwellings and road network data to calculate access to service metrics (time and distance). These metrics are applied to the simulated residential dwelling population, to quantify the population with poor access to health services.
Professor Tony Gerard Butler | Mental Health Treatment: A Critical Pathway in the Criminal Justice System
Professor Tony Butler of the University of New South Wales explores the dynamic relationship between mental health and justice, unravelling the transformative potential of mental health treatment in the criminal justice system. By navigating the complexities of mental health interventions and their implications for reoffending rates, Professor Butler’s research provides valuable insights into the inherent challenges – and opportunities – found at the intersection of mental health and justice.
Professor Jessica Rose | Every Step Matters: The Science Behind Walking in Cerebral Palsy
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Professor Deanna Sellnow | How Strategic Communication Can Save Lives When Crisis Hits
Professor Deanna Sellnow from Clemson University argues that crisis and risk communication research must evolve beyond simply describing and deconstructing problems to actively empowering people protect themselves and their communities. In an era of increasing globalisation, she proposes that researchers adopt learner- and learning-centered approaches to ensure communication does not simply inform people about dangers, but also teaches them how to respond effectively (e.g., to reduce risks, mitigate harms, improve safety, save lives) and why.