Deputy Director, Center for Community Child Health Royal Children's Hospital; Co-Group Leader, Policy and Equity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; and Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
Sharon Goldfeld is a paediatrician and public health physician who is passionate about righting inequities facing children. Sharon is co-group leader of Child Health Policy and Equity at Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Deputy Director of the Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children's Hospital, and Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne. She heads a number of major trials and large analytic programs focusing on developing and translating the metrics and evidence that can drive more equitable service systems for children.
Worried about your child's teeth? Focus on these 3 things
Oct 18, 2023 11:34 am UTC| Life
One in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school. This rises to more than 40% by the time theyre eight or nine. Teeth decay occurs when frequent and excessive amounts of sugar disturb...
1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
Feb 13, 2020 00:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Teachers identify one in five children as having emerging health or developmental concerns when they start school. This might include a child being disruptive, having difficulties understanding the teachers instructions,...
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