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Sax Institute

Monthly e-newsletter. August 2017

EVIDENCE MATTERS
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Aboriginal research collaboration has potential to drive further health gains
The Study of Environment on Aboriginal Resilience and Child Health (SEARCH) is providing valuable data to inform policy and should be celebrated as one of the “jewels in the crown” in Aboriginal care and research, says Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Ken Wyatt, who met with SEARCH families at the recent Annual Forum held in Sydney. Read about the Study's achievements and view the photo gallery from the Forum below.
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news & opinion

45 and Up Study data reveals childhood sun exposure risk

Researchers have highlighted the need to be vigilant about protecting children from the sun, after using data from the Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study to emphasise that childhood sun exposure, rather than cumulative exposure, increases the risk of basal cell carcinoma in later life.

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research, reports & publications

What works and what doesn't in drug and alcohol interventions for at-risk Aboriginal youth?

The latest Evidence Check published in our growing library of rapid reviews identifies the most effective interventions to reduce the risk of alcohol and other drug-related harm among at-risk Aboriginal youth. Read the review below, or browse our library of rapid reviews.

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Researcher opportunities

Apply now for our Research Action Awards, celebrating research with real-world impact

One of our 2016 Research Action Awards winners, Associate Professor Kees van Gool (pictured, right) says this award has helped raise awareness of his research into the Medicare Safety Net. Read more about last year's winning research and find out if you are eligible to apply for this year's awards below. Applications close on 22 September.

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news & opinion

Focus on the food system not the individual, say Prevention Centre experts

Researchers from The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre have urged a focus on nutrition and the food system, as well as holding governments, sections of the food industry and other organisations to account for their policies, as key preventive health strategies in coming years The researchers met recently to discuss collective progress in four years of nutrition research at the Centre.

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news & opinion

Aged care dataset linkage offers new insights into social impacts on health

Health service planners are set to delve deeper into the social circumstances that influence people’s use of health services, with a research project linking 45 and Up Study data to both state and Commonwealth datasets on aged care service usage for the first time.

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Sax career opportunities

Seeking experienced communications experts

Are you an experienced Media Manager who knows a good media story when you see one and understands the constraints and needs of journalists in a modern media environment? We have a position vacant for a media manager, who will be responsible for leading a wide variety of communications initiatives and managing the Institute’s media activities and relationships. We also have a vacancy for a Digital Communications Manager who will play a lead role in implementing the Institute’s digital communications strategy.

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