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New research led by Lauren Booker reveals that pasteurisation of donor breast milk significantly reduces melatonin levels.

With melatonin being an essential hormone for pre-term infants, what does this mean for babies consuming donor breast milk? brnw.ch/21wJDAI

Excited to be part of this important work, led by Prof Della Forster Judith Lumley Centre
NHMRC funding to improve antenatal care latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/… #latrobeuni via La Trobe University

We've teamed up with Country Universities Centre to open a new study hub in Swan Hill, supporting students with study spaces, academic and wellbeing support.

The partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing regional education opportunities. brnw.ch/21wJDAG

Congratulations to Peter Brukner, who for more than 50 years has played an integral role in the advancement of #SportsMedicine across the world, as well as supporting the health and wellbeing of thousands of athletes 🙌 🏆 La Trobe SEMRC

The 'warrior culture' of contact sports like AFL football—where players ignore injuries for the for the good of the team—is declining as more high-profile AFL players hang up their boots to safeguard their health: now.latrobe/4dyrN4w

If you've ever stood in front of a piece of art and thought: 'What am I supposed to be thinking here?', this one's for you 🎨

From a lack of bipartisan support to other concerns such as rising cost of living — a complex array of reasons contributed to the Voice referendum’s failure 👉 brnw.ch/21wJDwU #auspol Andrea Carson

Congrats to Professor John Dewar receiving this leadership award and an outstanding service to Latrobe University latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/… #latrobeuni via La Trobe University

📍Australia is developing a once-in-a-generation National Autism Strategy. A core foundation for its Guiding Principles is Neuroaffirming care & practice.

Josephine Barbaro explains what this means in a new Conversation article - otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/neuroaffirming…

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Melatonin in breast milk can be especially helpful in minimising inflammation and cell death - especially in pre-term infants.

But new research shows that pasteurisation of donor breast milk affects how much of this essential hormone babies receive. brnw.ch/21wJBAa

This month's retirement announcement of Collingwood Football Club premiership player Nathan Murphy suggests #AFL footballers are increasingly willing to heed medical advice—even when it threatens their on-field career ambitions: now.latrobe/4dyrN4w #concussion #aussport

READ | Australia is host to some of the biggest sporting events in the world, so in what ways are disabled fans and athletes being included in these events, @Latrobe journalism students Harry Shortis asks. #Access #Inclusion #Sport
upstart.net.au/sporting-event…

Great interview, can't wait to read the book Bec Strating and Joanne Wallis Girt by Sea: can Australia reduce its dependence on US security? abc.net.au/listen/program…

#LaTrobeBendigo Nursing student Ella is excited to take advantage of a new scholarship helping registered nurses and midwives to develop new skills and experience in primary and aged-care settings. brnw.ch/21wJBm9

A new Tertiary Education Partnership in the Goulburn Murray will make it easier for young people living outside major cities and underrepresented cohorts – like First Nations students – to access high-quality education and training. brnw.ch/21wJBjp Senator Jana Stewart

A shout-out to our Secondary Students and Sexual Health study on this great episode of ABC Melbourne's The Conversation Hour on respectful relationships, from our YACVic colleague Laura Crozier!

abc.net.au/listen/program…

Australia is currently developing a once-in-a-generation National Autism Strategy. A core foundation for its Guiding Principles is Neuroaffirming care & practice. I explain what this means in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand 👇
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Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
theconversation.com/neuroaffirming…

Understanding 'neuroaffirming care':

Rather than trying to ‘fix’ or change #neurodivergent people, neuroaffirming care aims to empower and support unique needs and strengths, as Neurodiversity Affirming Psychologist Josephine Barbaro explains. brnw.ch/21wJzd6

This bloke is the goods. Alan Pearce has done great work in the field of concussions and was one of the first to blow the whistle on the dangers, doing particularly strong work with the AFL.