New opportunity for a casual Research Assistant to work with Prof Christine East on developing and running a project on post partum haemorrhage. Please share! Applications close Tuesday 21st September at 11.55pm. careers.pageuppeople.com/533/caw/en/job…

"Does flexible work ‘work’ in Australia? A survey of employed mothers’ and fathers’ work, family and health" from Dr. Stacey Hokke and colleagues. Dr Shannon Bennetts Sharinne Crawford Naomi Hackworth amanda cooklin Read at the link: ow.ly/3eff50GdNAU #FlexibleWork #FlexibleWorking

I have a PHD Scholarship looking at parents' work, wellbeing and work-family balance. Lots of data to look at and / or you can collect your own. DM me for further information Judith Lumley Centre La Trobe Researchers #workandfamily WFRN

Published today in The Conversation - 10 key elements of a trauma-informed public health response to COVID-19

Wonderful to participate in this evening's webinar hosted by Lucy's Project on the healing power of animals for people who have experienced trauma. Talking about dogs providing a "moving sense of home" @kateileaver

What a lovely day to be back on La Trobe University campus again! Great to see my Judith Lumley Centre colleagues ♥️

It's always a good day when you get to pat dogs at work! These beautiful pups are being trained to support veterans who are experiencing PTSD ♥️🐕 La Trobe University La Trobe Researchers #mentalhealth #dogtherapy pic.x.com/YpgE0QMwQV

Just published! Findings from our Parents, Pets & Pandemic national survey show that cats/dogs have provided companionship and comfort during COVID-19...but the challenges have been numerous and diverse tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… La Trobe University La Trobe Researchers @dogsbrain Sharinne Crawford

New Research: “Companionship and Worries in Uncertain Times: Australian Parents’ Experiences of Children and Pets During COVID-19” Dr Shannon Bennetts Sharinne Crawford @dogsbrain Dr Fiona Giles (Burgemeister) #Pets #Covid19 #Anthrozoology doi.org/10.1080/089279…

Just published! Parents' experiences of living with kids and pets during COVID-19. Many benefits but a diverse and complex set of challenges due to spending more time together. Some families likely to need ongoing supports

Parenting is critical to optimal child development BUT a new review shows that parenting intervention research receives just 0.25% of the NHMRC and ARC research budgets...Jan Nicholson Sophie Havighurst Dr Carys Chainey La Trobe University Judith Lumley Centre

Have you registered for the La Trobe Rural Health School Rural Health Conference, addressing major challenges and opportunities in #ruralhealth? 14 – 15 July 2022. Register now: bit.ly/3mZj96k @profjanemills Melanie Cornall Bishop Leesa Hooker La Trobe Researchers La Trobe University #ruralhealth

Our research published today in PLOS One shows that children with stronger attachment to their pets during COVID-19 were experiencing more anxiety. Likely that anxious children were seeking extra comfort from pets La Trobe University Judith Lumley Centre journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

Thrilled to have contributed to this excellent evidence-based book on child language development, alongside a stellar team of international researchers and clinicians. Huge thanks to Eds Professor Cristina McKean @sreilly_reilly Prof James Law would indeed be proud!

Refers to important research led by Dr Shannon Bennetts from Judith Lumley Centre showing that owners who reported having a strong emotional attachment to their pet had poorer mental health.

🎉JLC team led by Prof Helen McLachlan incl Prof Della Foster Michelle Newton + VACCHO The Royal Women’s Hospital Mercy Health Western Health awarded Excellence in Indigenous Engagement for Baggarrook - culturally safe #midwifery care for First Nations families bit.ly/3Xjgs06

Exciting to be part of history as one of the first patients to receive innovative rhenium skin cancer treatment at new Melbourne Avion Medical Skin Centres facility #cityviews

We are looking for fathers or non-birth parents of kids 0-5 years to share their experiences of Vic's Maternal and Child Health service. Individual interviews will be arranged, $20 Coles Gift Card provided. Please share or register your interest: latrobe.questionpro.com/t/AWM6MZueBc

"What happened to parents’ work-family conflict from before to during COVID-19? Findings from a longitudinal Australian study" Read more from one of our newly published research articles at the link! 👇👇👇 doi.org/10.1080/136688… Dr Shannon Bennetts amanda cooklin

Are you a #sibling who has visited a brother or sister in the #PICU in Melbourne, Australia? Are you interested in helping us design a new research study to explore #sibling experiences? 👇 If so, get in touch with us today! Email: [email protected]