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Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) workforce integration: a comparative study with global insights What is the study about? We’re gathering insights from around the world about integration of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) providers within national health systems. Complete the 5-10 minute survey to illustrate real-world aspects of T&CM integration as experienced by providers of health care, […]

Innovative research focusing on singing and songwriting to alleviate symptoms in various conditions, including dementia and traumatic brain injuries. The University of Melbourne’s Interdisciplinary Integrative Health Care Special Interest Group in collaboration with the Department of General Practice and Primary Care, invite you to a Q&A with Prof Felicity Baker. Professor Felicity Baker Associate Dean Research for […]

43% of GPs in Australia are overseas-trained, yet their views on healthcare provision are often overlooked. We want to hear from you as part of an Honours project! What is this project about? This research seeks to understand perspectives on the use and integration of traditional and complementary medicine in primary care. It takes a […]

Research & Practice: Whole person health, lifestyle medicine, contemplative practice, music therapy, traditional, complementary & integrative health care and more – The University of Melbourne and partners Join forward-thinkers in their fields for a collaborative, interdisciplinary dialogue to identify research priorities and establish new leadership, partnership and advocacy opportunities Explore with us: When: Wednesday 10 […]

Wolf’s work explores the relationship between foods and their impact on mental health.  The University of Melbourne’s Interdisciplinary Integrative Health Care Special Interest Group invites you to their monthly, drop-in and learn, Q&A with an Expert session. Join us online or in person, for an opportunity to engage with Dr Wolfgang Marx whose ground-breaking work explores the relationship […]

A/Prof Ee led the co-design and establishment of Australia’s first university-based integrative healthcare centre at Western Sydney University The University of Melbourne’s Interdisciplinary Integrative Health Care Special Interest Group invites you to their monthly, drop-in and learn, Q&A with an Expert session. Join us online or in person, for an opportunity to engage with Associate Professor Carolyn Ee, […]

A pharmacy educator with a background in naturopathy and a PhD in nutritional pharmacology. The University of Melbourne’s Interdisciplinary Integrative Health Care Special Interest Group invites you to their monthly, drop-in and learn, Q&A with an Expert session. Join us in June, online or in person, for an opportunity to engage with Associate Professor Joanna […]

With a focus on primary care, the Integrative Healthcare Research Advisory Group will give input on the direction and methods of the health systems and policy development research related to traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) currently led by Principal Investigator Dr Rachel Canaway (University of Melbourne). Expressions of Interest (EOI) close: 18 May 2025 […]

Save the date! Join us at the University of Melbourne on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for drop-in, learn and network sessions (11.45am for 12-1pm). Many of these hybrid events will feature Q&A with an Expert session, brought to you by the University of Melbourne Interdisciplinary Integrative Healthcare Special Interest Group. The group is […]

The University of Melbourne’s Department of General Practice and Primary Care is seeking one or two part time (casual) Research Assistants to support an exciting program of integrative health care research that aims to address critical knowledge gaps about the use, provision, and future pathways of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) providers in primary […]

The Steering Committee of the interdisciplinary Special Interest Group on Integrative Healthcare are excited to open membership to the group. A hybrid establishment meeting of members or other interested people will take place on Wednesday 11th December 2024 at the University of Melbourne, before a formal launch in 2025. We aim to foster multidisciplinary collaboration […]