It’s not the first time Australian schools have been given a choice of a religious school chaplain or a secular welfare officer, and for some schools the decision can be divisive.
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Students suffer the double burden of malnutrition - hunger and obesity. This results in stress, ill health, poor academic results and increased drop-out rates.
Universities need to work with staff, students and the community to ensure their health policies are effective.
Research shows therapy dogs can be beneficial for students in many ways including reducing stress and anxiety, and helping students feel more excited about participating in classroom activities.
The university sector has a relatively relaxed stance on staff-student relationships and should consider adopting standards like those for health professionals.
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Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research Training and Development, RMIT University
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Professor in Tropical Regional Development, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University
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Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Monash University
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Sessional Academic (Health & Physical Education), Charles Sturt University
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Principal Advisor, Policy and Strategy, School of Graduate Research, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, Monash University
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Sub-Dean Workplace Learning, Senior Lecturer Health and Physical Education, Charles Sturt University
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Senior Lecturer, Development Studies, University of Pretoria
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Senior Professional Officer, Human Rights Based Approaches, ICLEI Africa, University of the Western Cape
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Associate Dean, Education and Equity, James Cook University
