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Fear of going out? Here’s how Melburnians can manage anxiety when returning to ‘normal’ Health

Fear of going out? Here’s how Melburnians can manage anxiety when returning to ‘normal’

November 2 2020

By Jill Newby, Associate Professor and MRFF Career Development Fellow, UNSW

As Melbourne opens up from lockdown, some people might feel nervous about socialising or going out again — especially those who were anxious before the pandemic.

Why every teacher needs to know about childhood trauma Learning & development

Why every teacher needs to know about childhood trauma

September 12 2020

By Emily Berger, Lecturer, Monash University and Karen Martin, Asst Professor Population Health, University of Western Australia

The Royal Commission into child sexual abuse recommended schools be “trauma-informed”. Being trauma-informed does not mean teachers and schools must be trained to treat trauma. Rather they must understand the impact it can have on children’s lives.