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New reports show a widespread lack of care for the cultural needs of many of the 19,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care.
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Fingolimod is a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease. It is an immunomodulator, which means it works by suppressing the immune system.
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Thousands of Australian men are sitting on waiting lists every year to get help to end their violent behaviour – even though behaviour change programs can reduce their likelihood of offending again.
Australia is still far too ‘arms-length’ from the process of starting and growing companies.
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Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of South Australia
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Lecturer in Environmental Science, University of South Australia
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Professor, Medical Research Future Fund Emerging Leader, University of South Australia
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Lecturer, Performing Arts, UniSA Creative, University of South Australia
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Lecturer and Researcher at UniSA Business, University of South Australia
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management/ Adjunct Associate Professor, University of South Australia
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Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Precision Health, University of South Australia
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of South Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Management, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor in Architecture, University of South Australia
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Lecturer, University of South Australia
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Lecturer - Creative Industries, University of South Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Screen Studies, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor in Sustainability, University of South Australia
