Raising the Bar Melbourne

Episode 11. Closing the Gap Through Food Security – Professor Sean Taylor and Nornie Bero

In this talk, Professor Sean Taylor and indigenous chef Nornie Bero, explore evidence‑based, community‑driven initiatives that strengthen food systems and support the Closing the Gap commitments.

Episode 12. The rise of robotic surgery – by Professor Ben Dixon and Dr Renu Eapen

In this talk, Professor Ben Dixon and Dr Renu Eapen, have an eye opening conversation about the future of surgery – where human expertise and intelligent machines work hand in hand to improve outcomes and save lives.

Episode 13. Wake up call: rebuilding vaccine confidence – by Professor Margie Danchin

In this talk, Professor Margie Danchin explores why vaccine confidence is declining worldwide, and how rebuilding trust can boost uptake and protect those most at risk.

Episode 14. Protecting patients and preventing superbugs – by Professor Jason Trubiano

In this talk, Professor Jason Trubiano shares why most penicillin allergy labels are wrong, how this fuels antibiotic resistance, and what it means for safer care.

Episode 15. Helping our Kids Sleep Better – by Professor Harriet Hiscock

In this talk, Professor Harriet Hiscock delves into common childhood sleep problems, their root causes, and offers practical strategies to improve sleep for kids and parents alike.

Episode 16. Do little minds need big help? – by Associate Professor Laura Hart

In this talk, Associate Professor Laura Hart explores how adults can recognise and respond to children’s mental health challenges and support them without stigma or harm.

Episode 17. Children in the crossfire: how harmful industries target young lives – by Professor Michelle Jongenelis

In this episode, Professor Michelle Jongenelis talks about how children and young people are targeted by harmful industries like tobacco and gambling for profit.

Episode 18. Healthy planet, healthy people: climate change and health go hand in hand – by Enterprise Professor Eugenie Kayak

In this episode, Enterprise Professor Eugenie Kayak talks about how climate change is shaping human health, and why tackling it may be this century’s greatest public health opportunity.

Episode 19. Understanding transgender health through lived experience – by Professor Ada Cheung

In this episode, Professor Ada Cheung leads a discussion with a panel of trans people with lived experience to help improve your understanding of transgender health and the everyday realities of trans and gender diverse people in Australia.