Raising the Bar Melbourne – Podcast

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Episode 19. Understanding transgender health through lived experience – by Professor Ada Cheung
5 jun· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this episode, Professor Ada Cheung leads a discussion with a panel of trans people with lived experience to help improve your understanding of transgender health and the everyday realities of trans and gender diverse people in Australia.
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Episode 18. Healthy planet, healthy people: climate change and health go hand in hand – by Enterprise Professor Eugenie Kayak
4 jun· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this episode, Enterprise Professor Eugenie Kayak talks about how climate change is shaping human health, and why tackling it may be this century’s greatest public health opportunity.
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Episode 17. Children in the crossfire: how harmful industries target young lives – by Professor Michelle Jongenelis
3 jun· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this episode, Professor Michelle Jongenelis talks about how children and young people are targeted by harmful industries like tobacco and gambling for profit.
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Episode 16. Do little minds need big help? – by Associate Professor Laura Hart
2 jun· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Associate Professor Laura Hart explores how adults can recognise and respond to children’s mental health challenges and support them without stigma or harm.
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Episode 15. Helping our Kids Sleep Better – by Professor Harriet Hiscock
1 jun· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Harriet Hiscock delves into common childhood sleep problems, their root causes, and offers practical strategies to improve sleep for kids and parents alike.
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Episode 14. Protecting patients and preventing superbugs – by Professor Jason Trubiano
31 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Jason Trubiano shares why most penicillin allergy labels are wrong, how this fuels antibiotic resistance, and what it means for safer care.
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Episode 13. Wake up call: rebuilding vaccine confidence – by Professor Margie Danchin
30 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Margie Danchin explores why vaccine confidence is declining worldwide, and how rebuilding trust can boost uptake and protect those most at risk.
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Episode 12. The rise of robotic surgery – by Professor Ben Dixon and Dr Renu Eapen
29 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Ben Dixon and Dr Renu Eapen, have an eye opening conversation about the future of surgery – where human expertise and intelligent machines work hand in hand to improve outcomes and save lives.
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Episode 11. Closing the Gap Through Food Security – Professor Sean Taylor and Nornie Bero
28 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Sean Taylor and indigenous chef Nornie Bero, explore evidence‑based, community‑driven initiatives that strengthen food systems and support the Closing the Gap commitments.
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Episode 10. Healthy ageing: adding life to years – by Hannah Joshi-Sharma
27 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Hannah Joshi-Sharma, a physiotherapist and University of Melbourne PhD candidate, explores the links between ageing and practical ways to stay active, safe, and independent.
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Episode 9. Menopause information overload: how to make sense of it – by Associate Professor Michelle Peate
26 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Associate Professor Michelle Peate explores how to navigate menopause information in an era of overload. Drawing on research in decision science and women’s health, Michelle unpacks why conflicting advice can feel overwhelming, how marketing and algorithms shape what we see, and what “evidence-based” really means.
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Episode 8. Health in the age of disinformation: trust, tech and truth – by Professor Andy Perfors
25 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Andy Perfors explains how disinformation exploits human psychology, and what we can do to resist manipulation in an increasingly complex digital world.
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Episode 7. Is social media helping or hurting youth mental health? – by Dr Shaminka Mangelsdorf and Rory Sorenson
24 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Dr Shaminka Mangelsdorf and Rory Sorenson explore how social media shapes youth wellbeing, from online risks to positive digital spaces and healthier, more balanced habits.
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Episode 6. Chew on this: how childhood dental health shapes your future – by Associate Professor Mihiri Silva
23 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Associate Professor Mihiri Silva discusses how healthy oral habits in children set them up for life, and why common conditions like tooth decay are entirely preventable.
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Episode 5. Changing the future of vision loss – by Professor Lauren Ayton
22 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Lauren Ayton co-presented with her patient Cameron, to discuss the basics of vision, what can go wrong, and how new technologies are reshaping the future for people with vision loss.
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Episode 4. Can AI beat cancer? – by Professor Justin Yeung and Rebecca Eastwood
21 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Justin Yeung was joined by patient, Rebecca Eastwood, to share how AI is reshaping cancer care through smarter technology, personalised treatment, and better patient experiences and outcomes.
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Episode 3. Brain network therapies: targeting circuits, transforming outcomes – by Associate Professor Leo Chen
20 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, A/Prof Leo Chen, a psychiatrist and researcher, explores how breakthroughs in brain‑network therapies offer safer, targeted and personalised treatments for depression and chronic pain.
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Episode 2. Beyond Ozempic: the next decade of weight loss medicine – by Professor Garron Dodd
19 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Garron Dodd discusses how drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro reshaped weight-loss medicine, and shares what the next decade of smarter therapies and treatment options might look like.
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Episode 1. ADHD and neurodivergence: beyond the buzzwords – by Professor Dave Coghill
18 mei· Raising the Bar Melbourne
In this talk, Professor Dave Coghill, explores the science behind ADHD and neurodivergence and moves beyond the buzzwords to offer deeper understanding around why nuance is important.
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Afleveringen

Episode 19. Understanding transgender health through lived experience – by Professor Ada Cheung

Episode 18. Healthy planet, healthy people: climate change and health go hand in hand – by Enterprise Professor Eugenie Kayak

Episode 17. Children in the crossfire: how harmful industries target young lives – by Professor Michelle Jongenelis

Episode 16. Do little minds need big help? – by Associate Professor Laura Hart

Episode 15. Helping our Kids Sleep Better – by Professor Harriet Hiscock

Episode 14. Protecting patients and preventing superbugs – by Professor Jason Trubiano

Episode 13. Wake up call: rebuilding vaccine confidence – by Professor Margie Danchin

Episode 12. The rise of robotic surgery – by Professor Ben Dixon and Dr Renu Eapen

Episode 11. Closing the Gap Through Food Security – Professor Sean Taylor and Nornie Bero

Episode 10. Healthy ageing: adding life to years – by Hannah Joshi-Sharma

Episode 9. Menopause information overload: how to make sense of it – by Associate Professor Michelle Peate

Episode 8. Health in the age of disinformation: trust, tech and truth – by Professor Andy Perfors

Episode 7. Is social media helping or hurting youth mental health? – by Dr Shaminka Mangelsdorf and Rory Sorenson

Episode 6. Chew on this: how childhood dental health shapes your future – by Associate Professor Mihiri Silva

Episode 5. Changing the future of vision loss – by Professor Lauren Ayton

Episode 4. Can AI beat cancer? – by Professor Justin Yeung and Rebecca Eastwood

Episode 3. Brain network therapies: targeting circuits, transforming outcomes – by Associate Professor Leo Chen

Episode 2. Beyond Ozempic: the next decade of weight loss medicine – by Professor Garron Dodd

Episode 1. ADHD and neurodivergence: beyond the buzzwords – by Professor Dave Coghill