Alex Collie

@axcollie

University Professor focused on links between health and social policy, insurance systems and return to work.

Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2010
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 26

    Up to 1 million Australians may lose their jobs during the COVID19 pandemic. We have started a study to understand the impact of job loss on their work and health. Go to to find out more, or enrol in the study.

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  2. Dec 6

    Back in Sept during the Vic I had the opportunity to speak with a newly formed Injured Workers Support Network via ZOOM. It was a wide-ranging discussion about and its impacts, and research.

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    Dec 1

    A new report on Victoria's lockdown from and colleagues yields important lessons for countries heading into COVID-19 winter lockdowns

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  4. Nov 30

    Study reveals valuable lessons for countries facing COVID winter lockdowns

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  5. Nov 30

    Call for Papers - Mental Health and Workplace Injury Very pleased to announce that Dr Shannon Gray and I are editing a special issue in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, on the topic "The Menta…

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    Nov 22

    The mental health toll on truck drivers - one of Australia's most crucial industries - is laid bare in a new report from our study

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  7. Nov 19

    If ever a study demonstrated a link between work and health, this is it. Healthcare workers more exposed in the 1st wave. Bartenders, waiters and public transport workers more exposed in the 2nd wave. Would be lovely to have this type of data in Oz, but alas....

    By popular demand: the Norwegian report identifying occupations most likely to be exposed to . Bartenders, waiters & transport conductors topping the list, suggesting transmission related to bars, restos & public transport.
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  8. Nov 18

    Definitely worth tuning in for this one, especially for those involved in the early stages of claims, supporting people to and .

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  9. Nov 18

    New study - The amazing Michael Di Donato reveals HOW income support systems (such as ) influence the quality of healthcare and the function of the people with . It is a review of the global base using a …

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  10. Oct 28

    Genuine question to my academic colleagues - Would you accept a for science from a PM who ignores science when it suits him? I get it is important recognition for terrific scientists but can the prize be separated from one's morality, ethics and politics?

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  11. Oct 19

    The 2020 World Health Summit is free and online from 25 to 27 October.

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  12. Oct 19

    If you've been wondering what is and does, here is a nice overview of its essential services.

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  13. Oct 17

    Thanks for the laugh. I needed it. Now to break the news to my kids they can't attend their grandfathers funeral on Wednesday 😔

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    Oct 17
    Replying to

    Sky News: numbers have DOUBLED overnight!

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  15. Oct 13

    Thinking about doing a PhD in ? Now is a great time to get started. We have 3 funded PhD projects available. ...and University scholarship applications for other topics are open. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more.

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    Oct 5

    "The syndemic is entering its most dangerous phase. There is a mounting breakdown of trust. Not only between politicians and the public..." Science and the breakdown of trust: this week's Offline by

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  17. Sep 25

    Great opportunity for researchers working on comparative studies to contribute to a special section in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. Keen to receive papers from diverse settings and disciplines. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss a potential submission.

    Call for papers - JOOR is accepting submissions for a special topic section on cross-jurisdictional comparison research in the field of work disability prevention and occupational rehabilitation. Guess editor is More details here:
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  18. Sep 23

    Testament to an awesome research environment and the wonderful team of people I work with.

    Well, this IS nice news! Our Head, Sophia Zoungas has been named Leading Diabetes Researcher and Leading Occ & Environ Health Researcher in this Special Research Report put out by
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  19. Sep 16

    14 day case averages for regional VIC and Metro Melb today are 2.9 and 44.4 respectively. Expressed a rate per million residents they are much closer at 1.9 and 8.7. Why does the threshold for metro melb not take into account its larger population?

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  20. Sep 6

    Enjoyed contributing a chapter on Australian to this multi-disciplinary book. Includes contributions by talented folk including

    Now published: 'Unexpected Consequences of Compensation Law' edited by Prue Vines and Arno Akkermans
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  21. Aug 19

    Very important initiative from the transport and logistics sector.

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    is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of transport and logistics workers nationwide. Paul Graham discusses the mental health risks found within the sector. To learn more and get involved go to,
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