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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Jul 25

I’m delighted to be visiting University of Queensland. Exploring connections and taking forward our innovative research on Nourished Communities that’s investigating the barriers and potential for Food Sharing as a method of boosting community health and wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Aug 11

Check out the latest from our team! Can someone eat instant noodles everyday? Written by @pearlwong.bsky.social @dremilyburch.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Aug 9

While instant noodles offer comfort and familiarity, their nutritional profile has room for improvement. You can upgrade your bowl with a few easy additions.

Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Submitting a large grant? Make sure you watch @proflaurenball.bsky.social share how she works with our UQ research office to ensure all our grant applications are accurate, competitive and on time.
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How to work well with your research office | How To Research

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 22

We are always so impressed by our HDRs! Here are @pearlwong.bsky.social‬ and @vics-echidna.bsky.social‬ presenting at the UQ School of Public Health Research Seminar on their topics of psychosocial benefits of cooking for adolescents, and the benefits of nature-based physical activities

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 20

Our lovely team member @laurebaumgartner.bsky.social‬ recently presented a poster of her work on the retention of allied health workers in hospitals at the Women and Girls' Health Showcase

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ever wondered what barista milk is and how it might be different to regular milk? @dcurioussc.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social have it covered in their latest Conversation article!

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Jun 16

Barista milks promise foamier, creamier coffee, but what’s really in them? Here’s what sets them apart from regular milk.

What’s the difference between barista milk and regular milk? It’s what gets added to it

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 12

This week, @kiaratoo.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social presented a seminar of #Nutrition for #Brain #Health at St Peter's Lutheran College Springfield for parents and teachers. Let us know how we can support the health of your school or organisation!

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 9

📄 Full article here: tinyurl.com/5n6pdc9r
#cancer #cancersurvivorship #research #[email protected]

How Do People Living With Cancer Navigate Health Systems?:... : Cancer Nursing

l-being needs. Methods This study used multi–grounded theory to explain how PLWC navigate health systems to meet their needs. Individuals more than 6 months postdiagnosis participated in semistruct...

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our study with @iconcancercentre.bsky.social and @materfoundation.bsky.social dives into the real experiences of cancer survivors trying to access the care they need. @dramykirkegaard.bsky.social explains more in this short video: youtu.be/CQkK23fsXcU

How Do People Living With Cancer Navigate Health Systems?

YouTube video by Lauren Ball

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 5

We love seeing our HDR candidates out and about keeping physically active!
#pickleball
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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 5

There are so many types of rejection in the academic world! Check out @proflaurenball.bsky.social in her latest YouTube video laying out her method of dealing with rejection: youtu.be/Z6RnIAbTZlQ
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How to deal with rejection in academia | How To Research

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our team had a great excursion to Dalby last weekend! They worked with Dalby residents to gain insights on our LinkMeToHealth project. LinkMeToHealth is an app we are bringing to Springfield to help improve health service navigation. To become a community app tester, please email [email protected].

UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · May 15

Its great to see Bree represent the CCHW over in the UK this month!

Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · May 12

Great to have Dr Breanna Lepre from @uqcchw.bsky.social join us for a fascinating talk on nutrition research, medical schools and nutrition training plus insights into our joint research on Food Sharing and Food Aid in #Devon and #Brisbane @exeterfood.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #globalpartnerships

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · May 15

We had such a fun time hanging out with the prep students at the St Peter's Lutheran College Springfield Under 8's day! We shared our workshop on 'How to make a healthy lunchbox' and saw some impressive, healthy choices from the students.

UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 30

Check out our latest newsletter:
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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 28

Ever wanted to start a newsletter? How about using LinkedIn? Here is some advice from our Director @proflaurenball.bsky.social

Starting a LinkedIn Newsletter | How To Research

Are you thinking about starting a LinkedIn newsletter? I started one called 'Research Questions' back in 2023 to help myself and others discuss the challenge...

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 9

We have over 30 projects happening right now in Springfield addressing different aspects of health & wellbeing. We are always looking for new participants (compensated for their time).
Find out which projects you can join by taking the quiz ➡️

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 8

Check out the latest from @proflaurenball.bsky.social and @pearlwong.bsky.social and let us know if you ate 'an entire cucumber' today

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Apr 7

What’s actually happening in your body when you eat an entire cucumber? Two dietitians explain.

‘Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber’: nutrition experts on the viral TikTok trend

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 8

Watch our team member Dr Breanna Lepre's TEDxUQ talk, where she shares her mission to revolutionise healthcare through nutrition ed for Doctors. Bree advocates for a healthcare system focused on chronic wellness, not just chronic illness:

Why doctors need better nutrition education | Breanna Lepre | TEDxUQ

What if doctors knew more about nutrition? This talk discusses how we can build a healthcare system focused on chronic wellness rather than chronic illness. ...

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 7

It was fantastic to see our team’s article highlighting the higher risk of eating disorders in the neurodiverse community published in Redland Bayside News. Check it out for free here:

Neurodiverse population more likely to battle eating disorders

Authors Breanna Lepre, lecturer in nutrition and dietetics, The University of Queensland, and Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland: (Disclosure sta…

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 3

We had an exciting few days in Melb at The Heart Foundation's Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase Event! Here is:
1. Our wonderful team at our booth
2. Our chair (Prof Lauren Ball) catching up with her previous PhD student Bryce Brickley!
3. Umah Ranchigoda sharing her valuable insights on a panel

UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Apr 2

Here is our Springfield Heart Foundation Nature Walk Group taking part in the Springfield 5K My Way last week! Everyone is welcome to join our group 🌳 Join the Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/people/Sprin...

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Mar 28

This study led by our team member @dramykirkegaard.bsky.social evaluated the comprehensiveness and strength of nutrition policies of early childhood education and care services among South East QLD services 🚸 Read in full here: loom.ly/NIiuy-0

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UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Mar 27

Here are some of our team members at one of our fantastic skills development workshops where we were planning individual ways we can advance our research expertise and capacity! 👏

UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social · Mar 26

Proud of our team member Dr Breanna Lepre for leading this important study published in the Australian Journal of General Practice about individuals’ perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia 🍏 Read it in full here ➡️

Individuals perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia

This article explores patients’ perceptions of nutrition advice and care received from doctors and expectations of this care, including key skills and attributes patients perceive as important.

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