People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia have been found to have higher smoking prevalence rates and poorer adherence to breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening guidelines.
This project aims to develop a novel, school-based early intervention for students facing a disciplinary sanction for a cannabis issue or otherwise identified with early or problematic cannabis use.
The TAP study explores the concept of ‘treatment and prevention’; treatment not only results in cure for the individual, but also prevents the spread of hepatitis C virus (HCV) to others.
This study will examine whether cognitive training is effective in reducing a range of psychopathology in youth at high risk for developing a mental illness, as determined by a standardised measure of personality.
This project will collect and examine substance use and addiction screening and diagnostic tools currently being used in two countries: Australia and Canada.
This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of enhanced compliance instruction (via text messaging) to increase smoking cessation rates among low-SES smokers.
NCETA is developing nationally a consistent ‘fit for work’ policy and associated procedures for the Construction, Forestry, Mining, & Energy Union (CFMEU).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) young people experience significantly poorer health and greater social and economic challenges to future health than other Australian young people. However, there remains major gaps in evidence and longitudinal studies highlighting the health trajectories of ATSI young people.