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Abortion debate condemned


The renewed political debate about abortion laws in Australia has been condemned by Professor Margaret Alston, a leading social researcher at Charles Sturt University.

Needs of rural women not met


Lack of access by rural women to basic health, education and transport services has emerged from preliminary results of a national survey conducted by a group of leading rural social researchers at Charles Sturt University.

Social workers take centre stage at international forum


The social work profession has never been more challenged by the demands of modern society and a series of critical discussion points for the profession will be raised by Charles Sturt University academics.

Encouraging Indigenous students to consider health careers


As part of its ongoing commitment to Indigenous communities within its regions, the 2004 Koori Health Careers Residential Workshop will be launched on Monday 13 September at Charles Sturt University.

'Whole of community’ response to improve literacy levels


By breaking down barriers to educational opportunities, as well as provide close community and educational support for parents, a new program due to commence next month hopes to improve literacy levels among Indigenous children in the East Dubbo area.

Regional transport needs under microscope


Exploring the social, environmental and economic impact of rail services in regional NSW is the focus of a research project commissioned by the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW.

Should patients have the right to know their surgeon’s performance history?


Exploring the ethics of giving patients the right to assess their surgeon’s clinical performance history has won two Australian researchers a highly sought after Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics.

Rural women uncovered


The quality of life of rural women and the issues they grapple with on a daily basis is the focus of a new study by a group of social researchers at Charles Sturt University.

A time to research


Three Charles Sturt University academics have been named as the first recipients of scholarships aimed at encouraging women to complete their research.

Academics challenge obesity 'epidemic'


Much of the prevailing wisdom about the so-called 'obesity epidemic' is set to be challenged in a soon to be published book by Dr Michael Gard from Charles Sturt University and Associate Professor Jan Wright of the University of Wollongong.

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