News Centre archive
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Opinion: Grandparent-grandchildren video calls are vital during COVID-19. Here are simple ways to improve them
COVID-19 has seen a huge increase in video calling as we try to socially distance but still stay in touch.

Fast Forward program opens doors for high school students
Western Sydney University’s Fast Forward program is empowering a growing number of
Greater Western Sydney high school students to pursue an education beyond Year 12.

New exhibition paints pandemic through children’s eyes
Western Sydney University’s Australia-China Institute for Arts and Culture in partnership with Jeffrey Chen Art Studio, Art Wonderland Studio and Bingbing Art Studio has launched a new audio-visual exhibition, Coronavirus in Children’s Eyes.

Opinion: Rising coronavirus cases among Victorian health workers could threaten our pandemic response
Over the past week, we’ve seen a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers in Victoria.

Opinion: During COVID-19, women are opting for ‘freebirthing’ if homebirths aren’t available. And that’s a worry
The pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a midwife or registered health provider, according to a survey out this week.

Expert: ‘Peculiarities of the pandemic’ are trigger points for eating disorders
A Western mental health expert has shed light on the ongoing, traumatic effects of COVID-19 for people living with eating disorders.
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