Monash University is running the Connecting for Better Health project — a research study exploring how loneliness and social isolation affect people living with long-term health conditions. Who can take part? Adults who are currently, or have been, lonely or...
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On 1 April, 2026, ISCRR celebrated 17 years of advancing research that makes workplaces safer and supports injured workers in their recovery. Over the past year, our research has continued to tackle the complex and evolving challenges facing workplace safety...
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ISCRR’s Research Program and Operations Manager, Dr Kim Pham, recently delivered the keynote address at the Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME) Women in STEMM Student Leader Awards Morning Tea. Speaking to emerging STEMM leaders, Kim reflected on how her...
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Professor Sarah Anderson recently provided expert commentary to ABC News and ABC Radio on racism experienced by Indian-born truck drivers in Australia’s road freight industry. In the coverage, Professor Anderson highlighted that discrimination is not only a matter of fairness...
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As the year draws to a close, we wish everyone a safe and restful holiday season. For those who will be working over this period, we hope it is one that supports the right balance of safety, satisfaction and wellbeing....
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Dr Faye Forbes and Dr Sarah Oxford were invited to present at the Migrant Workers’ Symposium on 2 December, 2025, hosted by the Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (MonCOEH) at Monash University’s School of Public Health and Preventative...
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ISCRR welcomes Associate Professor Ross Iles Associate Professor Ross Iles recently joined ISCRR as the new Partnership and Development Manager. This is a pivotal role to support our Director in delivering the Institute’s strategy and operations, and leading business development...
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ISCRR has two new research staff to welcome: Tesfaye Mekonnen and Pramila Rai! Tesfaye Mekonnen Tesfaye is a public health academic with extensive expertise in Occupational Health and Public Health research. He is currently finalising his PhD with Monash University’s...
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Today’s health and safety inspectors do more than ensure compliance. They work alongside employers to promote proactive risk management and cultivate a culture of workplace safety. As the nature of work continues to shift, inspectors must adapt to new challenges,...
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Injured workers face challenges that extend far beyond their physical injuries. Evidence shows that a biopsychosocial approach to claim profiling—one that considers the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors—can transform how claims are managed, improving workers’ recovery outcomes and...
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