Public health
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Report
Disability support workers: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and communication needs
Between March and April 2021, researchers from the University of Melbourne and UNSW Canberra conducted an online survey of over 350 disability support workers (DSWs) about their opinions and needs surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. This report outlines the survey findings.
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Risky drinking social worlds in Victoria: a social media analysis
Alcohol use is at the forefront of public health policy in Australia. The findings in this report provide a catalyst for further in-depth and longitudinal analysis of qualitative and quantitative social media data to help policy-makers develop more effective interventions to deal with the problem of risky drinking.
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Confidence testing for at-border delivery of critical human biosecurity functions – Ruby Princess cruise ship incident
This review examines the level of confidence that can be had in Agriculture’s management of the Vessels Pathway to deliver critical human biosecurity functions at the Australian border.
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Rise and try to shine: the social and economic cost of sleep disorders in Australia
This report provides a comprehensive case for an awareness and prevention strategy of sleep disorders and their consequences.
Report
Impacts of COVID-19 on Stolen Generations survivors
This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 and the associated restrictions on Stolen Generations survivors. It highlights how the restrictions aimed at protecting survivors are at the same time negatively impacting their physical and mental health and wellbeing.