A5042107705- Family and Disability Support Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Social Capital and Networks
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Sports, Gender, and Society
The University of Melbourne
2012-2024
Melbourne Health
2019
Marymount University
1992
Joint Base San Antonio
1992
Brooke Army Medical Center
1992
Objectives The Teeth Tales trial aimed to establish a model for child oral health promotion culturally diverse communities in Australia. Design An exploratory implementing community-based intervention Australian families from migrant backgrounds. Mixed method, longitudinal evaluation. Setting was based Moreland, locality Melbourne, Participants Families with 1–4-year-old children, self-identified as being Iraqi, Lebanese or Pakistani backgrounds residing Melbourne. close the site were...
This commentary paper draws on existing theory and literature to explore the application of an intersectional lens research regarding social capital development through sport. Sport is frequently endorsed as a site facilitate for those from newly arrived migrant backgrounds due its potential diversify networks. However, systemic discrimination has marginalized minoritized groups people based attributes such race, gender class, making access associated with positive life outcomes less...
Introduction Inequalities are evident in early childhood caries rates with the socially disadvantaged experiencing greater burden of disease. This study builds on formative qualitative research, conducted Moreland/Hume local government areas Melbourne, Victoria 2006–2009, response to community concerns for oral health children from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Development community-based intervention described here extends partnership approach cogeneration contemporary evidence continued...
Abstract Objective : To assess the use of medical practitioners' services by mothers and their babies in 6 months following childbirth. Methodology Aggregated Medicare data detailing practitioner provided to a random sample 650 Victorian born between 1 March 31 May 1993 were obtained from Health Insurance Commission. This on December selected cohort. Services public hospital system are not included. Results Mothers used 6404 birth; 57% babies, 43% mothers. Of 5042 (79%) general practitioners...
Abstract Background This study describes and explores factors related to dental service use among migrant children. Methods A cross‐sectional analysis of baseline data from Teeth Tales, an exploratory trial implementing a community based child oral health promotion intervention. The sample size target population was 600 families with 1–4 year old children Iraqi, Lebanese Pakistani backgrounds residing in metropolitan Melbourne. Participants were recruited into the using purposive snowball...
The delivery of family-centred practice (FCP) within Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECISs) for young children with a disability or development delay conceptualises that children's learning environments, parenting, family and community supports intersect to have the greatest impact on developing child. transdisciplinary key worker model is considered best-practice approach ECISs whereby staff work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries plan implement services their families....
Background: Early childhood intervention services support children with disabilities or developmental delays from birth to school entry the aim achieve optimal outcomes for and their families. A transdisciplinary approach delivering early intervention, particularly key worker model, is considered best practice, where allied health professionals (eg, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, special educators) family work together as a collaborative team...
Mental health promotion is not included in core childcare training or intervention programmes for family day care (FDC). The aim of this study was to identify key FDC strategies a children's social and emotional well-being intervention. Three focus groups five individual interviews were conducted with educators, as well one group fieldworkers. Content analysis guided data issues mapped onto capacity-building framework. Capacity-building the areas workforce development, resource allocation,...
EDITORIAL COMMENT: We accepted this paper for publication since it is a useful review of, the objectives of shared obstetric care from point view general practitioner. The proportion patients in teaching hospitals Victoria very low comparison with other States and certain to increase. It probable that about 80% are suitable if practitioners available, seems be case. increasing litigation practice will probably not detract as most arises problems perceived by mother or her advisers have...
Participation in organized sports can provide a wide range of health and social benefits and, for young people from migrant minority ethnic groups, act as critical mediator inclusion belonging. These population groups have relatively low participation rates however, with recognized barriers including costs, transport, culturally determined gender norms, inappropriate club environments, lack knowledge understanding 'systems' competing family priorities. Count Me In (CMI) was mixed-methods,...
Cultural competence is an important aspect of health service access and delivery in promotion community health. Although a number frameworks tools are available to assist organizations improve their services diverse communities, there few published studies describing organizational cultural assessments the extent which these facilitate competence. This article addresses this gap by development assessment, intervention, evaluation tool called Competence Organizational Review (CORe) its...
It is well documented parents of children who have a disability are at an increased risk poor mental health and wellbeing. A capacity building program designed to build key worker self-efficacy support the accessing early childhood intervention services (ECIS) for their child was trialled.A stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial design utilised deliver evaluate 12-month program, comprising tailored professional development, resource development sustainability measures. The repeated...
The records of 89,955 active duty Army officers were reviewed to determine their incidence permanent upper and lower extremity profiles. Only 1,706 (1.897%) have or However, the such profiles varies with respect rank, branch, sex. Some officer groups an as high 37%. Although overall is quite low, dramatically increased in some demands scrutiny.