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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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New book for those diagnosed with a blood cancer 

Published on 07 November, 2008 

CQUniversity researcher Dr Pam McGrath has released a new book designed to guide and provide a source of information for anyone diagnosed with a blood cancer.

The National Health and Medical Research Council Senior Research Fellow, who leads the International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR) from her Brisbane base, is gaining glowing reviews for Living with Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma.

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The book provides an easy read that explores, with rich information and insights, the experience from the perspective of the patient and their family.

Living with Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma provides information on a full range of issues, including:

Early Days
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride
Steroids - The Loud Silence
Support Issues
Don't Forget Me! The Well Siblings Lament
Talking Finance
Post - Traumatic Stress
Grief Matter
Lifting the Taboo - A Discussion on Sexuality
Powering On - Survivor Issues
The Continuum of CareWhat are they Talking About?
Treatment Information
What does that term mean?

Ordering details are available via: http://www.ipp-shr.cqu.edu.au/bookshop/?lwl