High-contact sports like rugby league are synonymous with conversations around physical safety and concussion. Someone who knows that all too well is Timana Tahu, a Barkindji man, NRL legend and Senior Manager of Elite Indigenous Pathways. Timana has spent years trialing safer tackling techniques on the field, and now, with the help of neuropsychologist Dr Andrew Gardener at the University of Newcastle his techniques are being scientifically validated. Hear about Timana’s personal journey with concussions coming up through the grassroots to elite levels, and meet Kalan, a young soccer star who recently experienced a head knock himself. We also meet Chad, Kalan’s dad, who talks about the importance of safe sports for young athletes.

To read more about this story and others just like it, head to newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus

High-contact sports like rugby league are synonymous with conversations around physical safety and concussion. Someone who knows that all too well is Timana Tahu, a Barkindji man, NRL legend and Senior Manager of Elite Indigenous Pathways. Timana has spent years trialing safer tackling techniques on the field, and now, with the help of neuropsychologist Dr Andrew Gardener at the University of Newcastle his techniques are being scientifically validated. Hear about Timana’s personal journey with concussions coming up through the grassroots to elite levels, and meet Kalan, a young soccer star who recently experienced a head knock himself. We also meet Chad, Kalan’s dad, who talks about the importance of safe sports for young athletes.
To read more about this story and others just like it, head to <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZsBuCVARJ6smA3Rjsz_VfP?domain=newcastle.edu.au">newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus</a>

Removing needles from the diabetes testing process, research that could change the travel industry forever, these are just some of the breakthroughs that you’ll hear about in this podcast designed to stimulate your mind. Meet the people that are pioneering change through research and join host Shahni Wellington, in partnership with The University of Newcastle, as she explores the stories of online publication Hippocampus.

Removing needles from the diabetes testing process, research that could change the travel industry forever, these are just some of the breakthroughs that you’ll hear about in this podcast designed to stimulate your mind. Meet the people that are pioneering change through research and join host Shahni Wellington, in partnership with The University of Newcastle, as she explores the stories of online publication Hippocampus.

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