Translational Research and Social Innovation Group

The MECSH-UK Team had a lovely time celebrating in the launch of a new #MECSH site in Lancashire! Well done all!

Last week TReSI said "good-bye" to Tas Ferdous, our admin and research assistant (3rd from the left). Tas has been an invaluable member of the TReSI team and will be missed! We also said "hello"! Welcome to Kellie Riek (far left) TReSI's new Contracts and Finance Officer.

Next week is National Child Protection Week. A key part of protecting children is supporting their parents, particularly in the first 2000 days of life. Nurse home visiting has proven effective in providing this support. buff.ly/3EiOGZy

Four Corners episode about infants born to mothers using addictive substances. @stacyleeblythe and her foster son, Bryce are interviewed about the longer term outcomes for kids buff.ly/458UAYZ

This paper argues that children born prenatally substance exposed need to be identified so that early intervention services can be provided to assist them to achieve best outcomes. This happens for those exposed to alcohol, but not other drugs. WHY????

Excellent opportunity to learn about translational research and the science of implementation from one of the world leading experts, Distinguished Professor Lynn Kemp! scan the QR Code or follow the link to register today! buff.ly/3qafQhx

New research gives insight to foster carers self-care. The current deficit of carers demonstrates the importance of supporting and equipping carers with effective strategies to manage their own mental health in the midst of their care giving role. buff.ly/44O8YFq

Congratulations to Fiona Byrne & Kathy Donohoe who presented at the Western Sydney University Professional Conference, discussing the importance of professional staff who support the translation/implementation of research into tangible services.TRUE we couldn't do it without you!

Congratulations to the right@home team! This new article published in BMJ details excellent outcomes for children 6 years after receiving an early intervention nurse home visiting program in Australia. buff.ly/3NBrWZ0

So great to get good feedback! This was shared by one nurse who recently completed MECSH train-the-trainer training! We wish you all the best as you impact families and help your peers to do so as well!

Happy 4th of July to all our USA colleagues and MECSH families!

TReSI acknowledges NAIDOC Week. This is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The image attached was painted by a 13 year old Dunghutti girl (shared with permission) in honour of her people.

Congraulations to Kie Kanda on the publication of her last paper from her doctoral work, titled: ‘Everything's adaptable’: A qualitative study of how nurses make decisions in sustained home-visiting care with mothers and children experiencing adversity buff.ly/3NsOoVh

We had a great training session with foster carers of infants in Coffs Harbour. A lovely, well connected group with a real passion for the infants in their care! The need for this training was recently dentified through research with carers see report here buff.ly/43Mm8lJ

Great newspaper article about male post partum depression, based on the doctoral research of Sharrin Baldwin, one of TReSI's Collaborators buff.ly/3BRl4ky

A heartfelt congratulations to TReSI's PhD Candidate Jaylene Shannon on the birth of her son! Introducing Marcus Erik Jackson 🤗 Born 12.05.2023

Congratulations to the MECSH USA team and Candice from WY who presented at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs Conference 2023 held in New Orleans recently.

To all the mums, all over the world, with whom we work each day. Happy Mother's Day!

Responsive parenting is a key factor in a child's social and cognitive development. Recent research by D/Prof Lynn Kemp and colleagues found nurse home-visiting programs can help parents to develop these skills and improve their children's outcomes. buff.ly/3nEhwyF