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Becoming an Endometriosis advocate with Public Health
In 2016, Anika Buining was diagnosed with Endometriosis, a chronic pelvic pain condition which affects an estimated 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years*. It is the widespread prevalence of this chronic condition and the lack of any long-term treatment options that led her down the path of Public Health at Griffith University. Read More
Type 2 Diabetes Education and Active Lifestyle program
Are you struggling to deal with your Type 2 diabetes? If so, our new bulk-billed ‘Diabetes Education and Active Lifestyle’ (DEAL) program may be for… Read More
Are you worried about your child’s brushing and snacking behaviour?
Families of children aged 2-6 years are invited to participate in a trial testing a new internet based online program for parents to help improve… Read More
Finding a place in Community Controlled Health
Hayley Roxburgh is part of both the Wiradjuri and Bundjalung Peoples from different regions within New South Wales. Hayley is graduating from the Bachelor of Child and Family Studies. She selected this degree to support young children and their family who are currently going through hardship. Her desire to be the person families could turn for support particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic was also an influence on her studies and wanting to graduate. Read More
Primary Maternity Care widening scope of midwifery career
When Marnie Icim applied for the Master of Primary Maternity Care, she had no idea how much she would learn. Now, the graduate uses her new skills… Read More
New elective: Psychological Perspectives on Cultural Diversity
Available to undergraduate students in their second or third year of any degree – university-wide! Australia is one of the most culturally diverse societies in the world… Read More
Recovering from a sports injury with psychology: Rachel’s story
Born in Zimbabwe, Rachel Kapnias is a third-year international student from South Africa completing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with Griffith University. In her own words, she recounts why she decided to become a clinical psychologist with a research interest. Read More
Finding midwifery at Griffith… in Toowoomba
Hannah Currie had always dreamed of a career as a midwife. The Griffith Alumnus recalls building that dream from an early age when her sister… Read More
Are fruits and vegetables too expensive?
The real question is, do you want to spend money now or later? Tracy L’Allier Ebacher Researches have shown that adequate fruit and vegetable intake… Read More
Dentistry graduate finds her calling in the outback
When Dr Mengzhu Wang first started her dental studies, she assumed she would work in a city-based private practice. But after multiple opportunities to experience rural and remote dentistry during her studies,… Read More