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Monday 5 June 2023

UOW, Western Sydney Local Health District launch new Centre for Chronic and Complex Care Research

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Thursday 1 June 2023

UOW emerges as leader in latest sustainability rankings

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Stories

Expert tips on getting kids ready for ‘big school’

Public talk looks at preparing children and families for their first year of school

Closing the widening gap

Professor Paul Chandler, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Inclusion and Outreach), on the latest Close the Gap report.

Children’s Commissioner hosts public discussion on Bellambi community initiative

It’s Our Place aims to break the cycle of disadvantage and create happier, healthier, more sustainable communities

UOW expert commentary this week (19 - 23 November)

UOW academics provide expert comment, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories.

Online community helps parents navigate nutrition with children

Dr Megan Hammersley’s research examines how to support families to establish healthy lifestyles

PhD graduate examines how marketing influences children’s junk food habits

Dr Jennifer Norman advocating for greater government action on food advertising


Our experts

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Tony Okely

Expertise: Children and physical activity, sedentary behaviour, motor skills

Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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