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The Mitchell Institute for Education and Health Policy at Victoria University is one of the country's leading education and health policy think tanks and trusted thought leaders.

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COVID-19 & early childhood education & care

28 October 2021

Our new report looks at the health risks posed to young children from COVID, their risk of transmitting the virus and the strategies early learning centres need to implement to reduce the risk of transmission.

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Reports
Opinion

Why the international education crisis will linger long after students return

26 October 2021

The Conversation: Over 145,000 international student visa holders are stuck overseas. Even if they do arrive in time for the start of the 2022 academic year, this won’t overcome the issue of the “pipeline” effect.

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Opinion

Vaccination disparities risk further entrenching disadvantage

8 October 2021

The Conversation: With vaccination rates generally lower among low socioeconomic groups, post lockdown social and economic privileges for the fully vaccinated is likely to increase inequality.

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Reports

Being Equally Well Roadmap

26 August 2021

A new report from 60 leading Australian health experts recommends major improvements to primary healthcare services to stop people with serious mental illnesses from dying up to 23 years earlier than other Australians.

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Self-care for Health: A National Policy Blueprint

Endorsed by more than 50 health experts across the country, the national blueprint calls for new and inclusive policy proposals to support self-care and improve health — for all Australians.

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Community initiatives

Learn about some of our community initiatives – projects in health and education.

Pathways in place

'Pathways in Place: Co-Creating Community Capabilities' is an innovative program of research and action that supports the flourishing of children and young people in two communities: Brimbank in Victoria and Logan in Queensland.

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Giving it a go: Working towards health & wellbeing

Researchers are investigating barriers and supports for people with musculoskeletal conditions who are on the disability support pension.

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Growing Brimbank

The Mitchell Institute's place-based program, Growing Brimbank, works in partnership with the Brimbank City Council and Victoria University to explore and address risk factors and challenges in health, wellbeing and education.

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