Research Projects
Investigating a potential viral aetiology for the development of multi-focal chondro-osseous proliferations in lovebirds
Subir Sarker
01 Aug 2024 - 01 Aug 2026
From the year June 2017 – 2024, 25 lovebirds (Agapornis roseicolli) presented for multi-focal, proliferative bony masses across two veterinary clinics in Australia and Europe (Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic, Victoria, Australia; and Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, Maisons-Alfort, France, respectively).
Evaluation of NQPHN's mental health stepped care model
James Dimmock
02 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2026
The NQPHN is commissioning a provider to undertake an evaluation of their new mental health stepped care model. The PAHL group, led by James Dimmock, Ben Jackson (UWA), and Sam Teague, has been invited to submit an application by NQPHN.
Evaluation of NQPHN's mental health stepped care model
James Dimmock
02 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2026
The NQPHN is commissioning a provider to undertake an evaluation of their new mental health stepped care model. The PAHL group, led by James Dimmock, Ben Jackson (UWA), and Sam Teague, has been invited to submit an application by NQPHN.
Restoration Grassroots ACRN
Nathan Waltham
20 Dec 2024 - 30 Jul 2025
Working with community groups to examine restoration outcomes and approaches by grass root groups
Restoration Grassroots ACRN
Nathan Waltham
20 Dec 2024 - 30 Jul 2025
Working with community groups to examine restoration outcomes and approaches by grass root groups
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant - China Chemistry Practicum and Research
Yang Liu
01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026
Stature estimation from fragmentary skeletal remains in prehistoric Cambodia: Health and forensic applications
Sophorn Nhoem
20 Feb 2023 - 20 Feb 2025
This project examines the interrelationships between social change and health and growth during the Iron Age (500 BCE-CE 500) in northwest Cambodia. To facilitate this investigation, a new methodology is established to determine biological sex, long bone lengths and stature from the fragmentary remains of four Iron Age communities (Phum Snay, Phum Sophy, Prei Khmeng and Phum Lovea) in Cambodia. Evidence for growth during childhood in prehistoric times is combined with evidence for growth disruption, diet, and disease to extend the understanding of the quality of life experienced by Iron Age people. This period is considered one of social tension with a developing hierarchical social structure that eventually led to state rule across Cambodia and beyond. This project assesses the interrelationships between sociopolitical change and health and growth in the everyday experience of communities and individuals.
Managing Rangelands for Drought Resilience
Jack Koci
05 Sep 2022 - 30 Dec 2023
This project will draw on artificial intelligence, machine learning and drone technologies and techniques to improve rangeland mapping that leads to enhanced drought resilience and management. Utilising digital precision mapping technologies at demonstration sites will allow the ability to detect changes in ground cover and land condition to be assessed. In collaboration with Southern Gulf NRM and landholders, ways in which this information could be used to improve drought resilience will be reported. Landholders will be exposed to potential techniques to automate mapping of on-ground features for improved management.