"When women are economically empowered, the opportunities for growth and innovations are amplified for everyone.” - Laura Dodds Great to see Laura Dodds Kate Stevens recognised in this #IWD2024 campaign by City of Parramatta: cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/international-… #CountHerIn

Childcare deserts are more prominent in Greater Western Sydney compared to the rest of Sydney, with many families in the region having less accessibility to childcare, limiting the ability of many parents, especially women, to participate in the workforce #IWD2024

Happy #IWD2024! Motherhood is a superpower, yet gender stereotypes deeply ingrained in our society continue to feed unconscious biases that rob mothers of opportunities. We’re working hard to raise awareness & dismantle these barriers. Join us! shorturl.at/lDX19 Academic Mom, PhD

The call is out again for a sugar tax on sweetened beverages in Australia - the Grattan Institute present some new and interesting evidence theconversation.com/a-tax-on-sugar…

Currently looking for a Research Project Officer to work with me Western Research on various health promotion and diabetes and injury prevention projects over the next 2yrs: uws.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?e… SPHERE Healthy Populations & Environments Platform Western Sydney University - Health Sciences Western Sydney University Graduate Research School Westernsyd

So proud to work at an amazing place!

Happy to share my team's latest study on how #parents can boost #brainhealth through early education Frontiers Public Health. The MARCS Institute Western Sydney University frontiersin.org/journals/publi…

So much to celebrate at the beautiful #dharawal Campbelltown campus and Western Sydney University - Health Sciences Western Sydney University George Williams. We toured the astronomy domes and heard about #WSUs advances in environmental science as part of NationalScienceWeek

Vice-Chancellor Professor George Williams (George Williams) writes that universities, by and large, talk about themselves too much and not enough about the real world concerns of people contending with the cost-of-living and housing crises. We’re taking a different path at Western

Excited to share our new Western Sydney University White Paper on ageing well in Western Sydney. So proud of all the work that our teams have done, from innovative, impactful research to community-driven solutions. Amazing line up from 20+ research groups! ➡️doi.org/10.26183/h4nh-…

My PhD candidate Emma Hill is undertaking her PhD on disrespect&mistreatment in Australian Maternity services from the perspective of midwives, obstetricians and doulas. Please complete the brief survey below if you are interested in being interviewed url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xQCYCGv0pAC1…

We are seeking to fill 3 x casual Board vacancies. It's an exciting time to be part of AHPA with a new Strategic Plan underway, conditional approval of our RAP, extension of Commonwealth funding and a change to systems and processes. Find out more: healthpromotion.org.au/news/ahpa-upda…

New research led by UNICEF, in partnership with Western Sydney University and The University of the South Pacific, identifies the impact of the Pacific Labour Mobility scheme on children left behind in Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu 🇫🇯🇼🇸🇸🇧🇻🇺 MORE 👉 bit.ly/3NyFViD

Yesterday Western Sydney University we held the “pinkest” of morning teas, raising research $ for NBCF Australia who also support my research team BREAST Australia Western Sydney University - Health Sciences. Co-designing with consumers and health equity for CALD groups 🩷🩷Rakime Elmir George Williams

💡 Ever wondered what a 'food hub' is and why people use them? 📣 Find out here: doi.org/10.26183/9f5k-… 🥕 Over 2,200 'Box Divvy' members from 247 hubs across NSW and parts of the ACT told us why they use the community-based food cooperative and how it benefits them!

🌟 Excited to share our latest article on the experiences of weight gain after breast cancer Women reported: - lack of information & support from care team - impact of menopause & treatment effects 👀 Need for coordinated approach FT in comments link.springer.com/article/10.100…

In a special milestone, Western Sydney University has celebrated the formal opening of its state-of-the-art campus in Surabaya, Indonesia – giving both local and international students the opportunity for a world-class education. 🌏🎓 Senior representatives of the University,

Meet Rachel Hicks, PhD Candidate, Social Scientist, lived experience advocate & Mum of two, researching community perspectives to improve pregnancy & medical experiences for people with diabetes. #ASMRspotlight #IWD2025 Franklin Women Western Sydney University

Our research shows that food co-ops reduce food insecurity & improve fruit & vegetable intake, with the biggest benefits seen in those with severe food insecurity Western Sydney University UOW Box Divvy Dr Cristy Brooks Katherine Kent Tuki Attuquayefio Dr Alina Ewald Dr Ghufran Alhassani

Our diabetes prevention work in Pasifika communities is up for a national award. Check out our video - I’d love to this project recognised for the collaborative approach with community that is being taken. Please vote here: accesscr-cpir.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/rao… #westernsydneyuni