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Bridging the ‘missing middle’: helping young people with moderate mental health support needs
LATEST NEWS  4 Sep 2025

Bridging the ‘missing middle’: helping young people with moderate mental health support needs

A Charles Sturt University research team’s evaluation of a nature-based, trauma-informed mental health service’s program operating in Northern NSW has demonstrated its effectiveness to improve wellbeing among adolescents aged 14 to 18 years.

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Student uncovers hidden threat to oral health
LATEST NEWS  10 Sep 2025

Student uncovers hidden threat to oral health

A Charles Sturt student's PhD research has discovered a breakthrough that could save thousands of people from adverse effects of gum disease.

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Right Reverend Professor Stephen Pickard profile

Right Reverend Professor Stephen Pickard

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Theology, Christianity and culture, Religious traditions

Stephen is the Executive Director for the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, a Professor of Theology at Charles Sturt University, and an Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn.

Throughout his career he has held a host of senior positions in the Anglican Church in Australia and internationally; served as the Head of the Charles Sturt School of Theology; a Visiting Fellow at Ripon Theological College, Oxford, and Acting CEO Anglicare Canberra & Goulburn.

Stephen is widely-published in the field of theology and Christianity. His most recent books include: Seeking the Church: An introduction to Ecclesiology (2012) and In-Between God: Theology, Community and Discipleship (2011).

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