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Scholarships support Charles Sturt veterinary students to strengthen regional workforce
LATEST NEWS  31 Jul 2026

Scholarships support Charles Sturt veterinary students to strengthen regional workforce

Scholarships to help students meet the costs associated with travel and accommodation when undertaking compulsory practical placements.

All Local NewsAnimal and Veterinary scienceCharles Sturt UniversityScience

Scabies can kill animals like the beloved wombat. What’s the best way to diagnose it?
OPINION  4 Aug 2026

Scabies can kill animals like the beloved wombat. What’s the best way to diagnose it?

Researchers look at the best diagnosis and treatment methods of scabies in animals, such as the wombat, cheetah, Tasmanian devil and koala.

Wagga WaggaAgricultural ScienceCharles Sturt UniversityResearch

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Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson profile

Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Digital health, Nursing, Australia's healthcare future, Digital health literacy, Workforce needs, Healthcare transformation

A national leader in digital health, Kerryn Butler-Henderson is a Professor in Digital Health and the Head of the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences. She brings more than two decades of cross‑sector experience to shaping Australia’s technology‑enabled healthcare future.

Her research spans global digital‑health workforce and education, implementation science and data‑driven system improvement, supported by more than $16 million in funding and more than 200 research outputs.

She plays key roles in major international initiatives, including the Global Specialist Digital Health Workforce Census and the Global Atlas of Literacies for Health, and holds influential editorial and leadership positions across the sector.

Recognised as a HIMSS Future50 Health IT Leader and Telstra Health Brilliant Woman in Digital Health, she is a sought‑after media commentator on digital‑health capability, workforce needs and healthcare transformation.

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