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  • Occupational Injury Under Research Spotlight

    Nov 10, 2008

    A team of Queensland researchers has successfully won funding to conduct a study which aims to reduce the human and financial burden of chronic occupational injuries for workers, employers and the wider community. The University of Queenslan...

  • Solomon Islands Veteran Health Study Completed

    Oct 16, 2008

    A study into the health of Solomon Islands veterans has found no immediate ill effects from deployment, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, announced today.

  • Disaster and Terrorism Health Emergencies in the Spotlight

    Apr 2, 2008

    Responding to large-scale health and medical emergencies during disasters like floods, cyclones and terrorist attacks will be the focus of a short course in Darwin next week. The ‘Health Aspects of Disaster’ short course will run from 7-...

  • Taking the Pulse of Australia’s Veterans

    Feb 19, 2008

    As Australia commits more troops to Timor-Leste, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, calls on those who have served in the past to take part in an ongoing health study. “I am dedicated to maintaining ...

  • Troops Urged to Consider Future Health

    Jul 9, 2007

    Troops recently deployed to places like the Solomon Islands, East Timor and the Middle East should act now to reduce their risk of future health problems.

  • Health Study of ADF Personnel Deployed to the Solomon Islands

    Apr 20, 2007

    A random selection of current and former ADF men and women have been invited to participate in the Solomon Islands Health Study, a research project to examine the long-term health issues of deployed military personnel.

  • CMVH to launch national tour educating military health professionals

    Mar 12, 2007

    The Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health will this week kick off a national tour to help educate health practitioners working with current and former servicemen and women.

  • US Military Seek Australian e-Health Expertise

    Dec 14, 2006

    Australia has been recognised for its expertise in e-Health technologies by the US Department of Defense with a distinguished commendation medal awarded to the Royal Australian Navy’s Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bob Curtis in December last yea...