Community Activity
It's nature versus nurture in a new study
This project grasps a unique opportunity to undertake the first longitudinal study of the genetic and environmental influences on variability in the NAPLAN scores (National Assessment Program: Literacy and Numeracy, assessed at grades 3, 5, 7 and 9).See a video on NBN, participate in the study or read more about it.
The Armidale-Dumaresq's Domestic Energy Committee
This committee meets every 6 to 8 weeks to discuss and develop initiatives related to winter wood smoke pollution, building standards, renewable energy, and sustainable living. As a member of this committee, Don has designed and administered surveys related to understanding the barriers that prevent residents to reduce their wood smoke emissions and change to cleaner alternative heating systems. Don also regularly provides methodological advice to Council Officers regarding wood smoke education and control initiatives.
Professor Don Hine has been a member of this committee for over eight years..
Pro bono psychotherapy
One client at a time. A/Professor John Malouff.
Mental health issues
Member of the planning committee of Walking Feat an organization which raises awareness and promotes community action on mental health issues. Dr Graham Jamieson.
Lifeline
Group supervision to Armidale Lifeline telephone counsellors every other month. A/Professor John Malouff.
Public service web sites. A/Professor John Malouff.
Nine ways teachers can help young students overcome shyness
Coping with the loss of a loved one
Preventing child obesity
Fifty problem solving strategies explained
Helping children overcome shyness
Simple strategies academics can use to help students improve their writing skills
Using psychological strategies to help your child read moreAltogether the sites attract over 30,000 visits per year.
Blogs
Using psychology in everyday life. A/Professor John Malouff.
Training seminars and workshops for professional bodies
Workshops in clinical assessment of hypnotic abilities conducted for the Australian Society for Hypnosis (ASH). Dr Graham Jamieson.