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Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) is a leading Australian medical research institute in Darwin, NT. We are dedicated to the health & wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and global & tropical health research: menzies.edu.au

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Mar 5

Have you seen our new logo?

Menzies is more than just health research. Listen to the story behind our new look through this animation.

Learn more about our new brand: www.menzies.edu.au/page/About_Us/menzies-rebrand/

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 3d

Central Australian health workers – submit your anonymous questions about working with First Nations patients for the Ask the Specialist podcast. Local First Nations leaders will answer your questions about culturally safe care. Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATSCA
Closes 15 Oct

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 4d

Last chance to register for Menzies Presents: Next Generation Solutions - Youth Voices Shaping the Future of Health, Country and Community! Keynote from Tiahni Adamson followed by a panel discussion with NT-based Changemakers. Thursday 9 Oct, register: tix.yt/lTX

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 8d

JUST PUBLISHED | Landmark study led by Menzies researcher Emily Papadimos brings together global evidence from 49 studies across 36 Indigenous populations on type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth under 25. Read here: doi.org/10.1007/s001...

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 18d

Countdown is on! Fresh from Climate Week in New York, Tiahni Adamson is coming to Darwin as keynote for Menzies Presents: Next Generation Solutions – Youth Voices Shaping the Future of Health, Country & Community. Register today ➡️ tix.yt/lTX

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 22d

Menzies Presents: Next Gen Solutions - Youth voices shaping the future - Join Tiahni Adamson with Dr Josie Povey, Prof Heidi Smith-Vaughan, Peter Susanto & Jahdai Vigona for a bold panel on health, science & community. 9 Oct, 10:30am, register: tix.yt/lTX

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 23d

The Menzies Stay Strong Team invites you to our Mental Health Week Seminar! We’ll explore the theme “Take a Little Step” with guest speakers, a panel, digital resources & wellbeing activities. Registration is essential: www.stickytickets.com.au/UT19F

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 25d

Are you employed in a remote primary healthcare clinic? We’re seeking your insights to better understand how to improve health workforce retention in remote communities.
Take the survey before it closes on 30 Sept: bit.ly/4nnf49Z

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 26d

Congrats to Amy Le Compte, Corrine Butler, Isobel Walker, Michael Riceman & Natalie Merida who have each been awarded the 2024 Val Asche Memorial Prize for Academic Excellence. Learn more about the recipients here: tinyurl.com/3s26ttfp

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · 29d

Join us at the Remote Research Impact Workshop hosted by Menzies’ Remote Health Systems & Climate Change Centre (RHC3). Bringing researchers, health services & community partners together to share lessons from remote First Nations communities. Tix: tinyurl.com/mtjdp89n

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hear from Tiahni Adamson – 2024 SA Young Australian of the Year and advocate for Indigenous science, climate justice & youth leadership – delivering the keynote at Menzies Presents. This will be followed by a panel + Q&A with NT-based changemakers. Register: tix.yt/lTX

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Sep 10

Great to see the work of Menzies Principal Research Fellow Professor @kthriemer.bsky.social and Senior Research Fellow A/Prof Holger Unger, alongside collaborator Dr Mary Bagita-Vangana, featured in Insight+.

The Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · Sep 9

🔔 New in InSight+

Most research participants want to know the results of the studies they contribute to, yet many never hear back

Read more: buff.ly/0SLBHsc

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Sep 8

IMPACT SERIES | Join us 2pm (ACST) Tuesday 16 Sept for Part 4 of our 40th Anniversary Research Impact Series. Hear from researchers working in malaria, melioidosis & child health and learn all about their lab discoveries and impact. Register here: tinyurl.com/yj6n43pd

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Sep 5

How can listening and learning from community help save young hearts? Menzies’ Professor Josh Francis’ shared his insights in a recent TEDx talk at Charles Darwin University. Watch the talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTDcxAQhU2Q&t=360s

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hear from youth advocate & 2024 SA Young Australian of the Year Tiahni Adamson, at Menzies Presents: Next Generation Solutions - Youth Voices Shaping the Future of Health, Country and Community. 📅 9 Oct | 10:30am | Darwin. 🔗 Register: tix.yt/lTX

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Sep 3

The first long-term environmental monitoring network for the Gove Peninsula has been installed by the Air in East Arnhem project, a partnership between Yolŋu, Miwatj Health, Menzies, AirHealth and local community partners. Read more: www.menzies.edu.au/page/News_an...

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Sep 1

Just announced | A new NHMRC CRE called RESPOSTA: Research Excellence and Surveillance to Promote #OneHealth Solutions for Timor-Leste And the region. Read more about RESPOSTA, led by Prof Josh Francis: www.menzies.edu.au/page/News_an...

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Aug 25

Huge congrats to Dr Sonja Janson & Sharif Hossain, recipients of the Menzies 40Y40K Scholarship! This scholarship recognises their exceptional achievements & unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes through ground-breaking research. More: tinyurl.com/4td2nr62

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Aug 22

Ever wondered what a day at Menzies Timor-Leste looks like? Watch this behind-the-scenes video for a glimpse into the passion, purpose & team culture that drives our work. youtu.be/z7Ufy4oMHQM

A Day in the Menzies Timor-Leste Office

Get a glimpse into the daily work, passion, and purpose that drives the dedicated Menzies' Timor-Leste team. More than just a day in the office — this video reveals the strong connections,…

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Aug 14

New study published today in @plos.org Medicine highlights the value of sharing research results with participants – helping to build trust, value, respect, health literacy and understanding of research. Read the study in full: journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Aug 14

What matters most in maternal health? A team of Menzies researchers asked women, health workers & communities in the Top End to set research priorities. Read the study in full: bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Aug 12

Are you a current or former remote NT primary health care staff member? You’re invited to take part in the Digital Technology Preference Survey to share your insights on using digital technologies in remote healthcare settings. Submit your response now: tinyurl.com/ymb33kzx

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Heart Foundation AU @heartfoundationau.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Heart Foundation proudly supports @menziesresearch.bsky.social updated guideline for preventing, diagnosing and managing ARF and RHD; bringing Australia in line with international best practice.

Find key updates on echo screening, primary and secondary prophylaxis, new tech and more.

ARF and RHD Guideline - RHD Menzies

(Available online only) Aunty Vicki Wade and Dr James Marangou talk about the 2025 Guideline. HERE (6:07mins) The Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever...

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Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Aug 8

New research by the DIABETES Across the LIFECOURSE partnership has heard from First Nations youth in the Top End, to co-design recommendations for schools to better support young people living with type 2 diabetes. Read more: www.menzies.edu.au/page/News_an...

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Jul 24

The DIABETES across the LIFECOURSE Annual Educational Symposium is on Fri 8 Aug 2025! This year’s event is focused on the impact of community-led partnership in diabetes – featuring global keynote speakers, presentations & panel discussions. Register: tinyurl.com/5casdb8k

Menzies School of Health Research @menziesresearch.bsky.social · Jul 23

We were proud to celebrate 50 years of #NAIDOCWeek! The week was filled with powerful moments of storytelling, learning, and community connection.
It was wonderful to see our Darwin and Alice Springs teams coming together to celebrate — check out some of the photos below!

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