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Keeping people living with dementia connected during lockdown

Adapting to online community events within the Dementia-Friendly community of Kiama

How study can open doors to a new career

Hear from one of our Bachelor of Dementia Care graduates about her journey into study and how it helped her to forge a new career path.

What’s the difference between normal ageing and dementia?

Help us change minds for those whose minds have changed.

Education: improving the way we support people living with dementia

The changing role of the pharmacist

Tasmania, Australia developing tomorrow's pharmacists.

Caring for a special relationship

The unique thoughts and experiences of dementia caregivers are the focus of the Caring is Sharing collection.

Dementia care should be core business for aged care services

Further study boosts Danielle’s career in dementia care

For Danielle Dyce, caring for the elderly has been a constant in her life.

Most Tasmanians over 50 didn't experience serious lockdown effects

Despite the social restrictions of the pandemic, Tasmanians over 50 largely managed avoid habits associated dementia risk factors, says Dr Larissa Bartlett.

Short film shines a light on dementia experiences

How can we make a difference in the lives of those living with dementia? Watch our new animation to find out.

Online nursing course opens doors for new mum Theresa

Theresa Scott was working full-time and preparing for the birth of her first child when she completed her post-graduate nursing diploma online.

Early exposure to infections doesn’t protect against allergies...

...but getting into nature might.

Why should my child take swimming lessons?

And what do they need to know?

Devilish cancer cell identified

Unexpected discovery behind second devil facial tumour.

It's game on for new psychological testing

Researchers develop world’s first psychological test for gaming disorder.

The power of reflexivity

Why the translation of knowledge is so important to our healthcare system.

Gene hunting to unlock the biology of multiple sclerosis

Dr Jac Charlesworth is investigating how genetics change our health, and our lives.

Menzies welcomes $10 million funding boost for MS

The Menzies Institute for Medical Research has welcomed the announcement of $10 million in Federal Government funding for its flagship program of research into multiple sclerosis (MS).

A paramedic education that opens doors and opportunities

Justin Blomeley studied Paramedic Practice remotely and now he’s on his way to being registered.