Promoting and maintaining good health

The following are selected examples of how we are already contributing to the national research priority area: "Promoting and maintaining good health".

• Sydney University researchers are improving stimulated hand movement and gripping using a 12-channel implanted stimulator device. Read more
• A survey will be conducted to ensure a healthy future for our kids which will measure different aspects of fitness, physical activity and the eating habits of children. Read more
• The new Brain and Mind Research Institute contributes to the alleviation of mental illness. Read more
• Multidisciplinary teams have contributed substantially to the "Ageing well, ageing productively" goal for health in the National Research Priorities. Read more
• The University and the Royal Blind Society (RBS) have joined forces to help children with disabilities. Read more
• Researchers have found a new way of improving people's health and well-being through nutrition: the insulin index of foods. Read more