Jessica Stokes-Parish

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Jessica Stokes-Parish Helping you demystify science & spot red flags online.
� Inventor of CRABS
� ICU Nurse (RN since ‘08!)
� Ass/Prof � PhD
� SoMe ethics

Yesterday, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine hosted two events on a really important topic - gender based viol...
08/10/2026

Yesterday, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine hosted two events on a really important topic - gender based violence in healthcare.

We were extremely lucky to have Dr Yoo Young (Dominique) Lee Dominique Lee share her lived experience and expert knowledge on harassment and assault in medicine, reminding us how victims are silenced and very few reports result in criminal charges when the perpetrator is a medical practitioner.

In event 1, we highlighted with staff:
• new higher education legislation on gender based violence (GBV)
• how this legislation requires institutions to prevent and respond to GBV across all spaces of student and staff experience.

At event 2, student societies (MSSBU Medical Student Society of Bond University, Bond ‘Making A Difference’ Global Health Group 🌏🩺 Making A Difference Society and Bond University Surgical Society (BUSS) Bond Surgical Society) coordinated and led a student-focused event, where we explored university supports available and how we can contribute to change in our circles of influence. Big thanks to Isabella Peters Emily Moore Rebecca Paratz 🙏

Given the current attention in the media both in Australia and overseas, these topics are SO important for the health workforce to engage in - to act, to understand and to prevent harm.

Thrilled to work with teams that put their money where their mouth is! Plenty more work to do, and thrilled to work with teams that are integrous and hard working.

Did you know that I still practice clinically? When people ask me what I do, I typically say nurse first, academic secon...
21/09/2026

Did you know that I still practice clinically?

When people ask me what I do, I typically say nurse first, academic second.

I enjoy being at the bedside. And I really am at the bedside. I’m not a manager or educator in the clinical setting. I’m a bedside nurse and I say that with pride. Why?

1️⃣ It keeps me grounded to what the core issues are outside of education.
2️⃣ It teaches me to be an active follower and team member
3️⃣ It keeps me practically up to date with skills and evidence

Academic nursing has done a terrible job of fostering systems that allow nurses to still practice clinically. You either work part-time, casually or some other insecure arrangement.

Medical education on the other hand, expects it. You’re expected to clinically work alongside/within a tenured academic appointment. It’s unusual if you don’t.

How do we change this in academic nursing? Why is it so hard?

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10/09/2026

What does a new study about UV filters actually tell us? Definitely not what the media is reporting!

For experts in toxicology and chemistry, I recommend:



TLDR;
Urine samples with UV filters present doesn’t give us any indication of actual harm or health impacts.

Citation:
Ebert et al (2026). Assessing UV Filter Exposure in Queensland, Australia: Human Biomonitoring Evidence Highlighting Homosalate in Children. Ecotoxicology and Public Health. Sept
Courier Mail, Sept 10, 2026. Study finds harmful sunscreen chemical in half of Qld children
Carry on slip-slop and slapping, alongside other ways to reduce UV exposure ! 👒 🧴

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06/09/2026

I can’t tell you the brands I use or I’ll be in breach of my professional code. But there are only two sunscreens available in Australia that use this tech.

This takes all the hassle out of dragging the kids out of the water for another round of sunscreen!

Save this to remind yourself to go look for it on your next pharmacy trip ;) Have you used it?

Sunscreen is your last line of defence against sun damage. Use it with a hat, sunnies, shade and protective clothing 🧢⛱️🕶️🌴

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04/09/2026

Time for the annual sunscreen check! Have you done it yet?

Quick tips:
1. Is it in date?
2. What does the squeeze test look like? Discoloured, chunky or split?

If in doubt, chuck it out!

And if you’re on the hunt for a sunscreen, here’s what I look for:
1. Listed with the TGA - either has an L number or is on the ARTG database
2. SPF 50+
3. Water resistant if it’s a full body one! (So much sweat and water on the Gold Coast!)

What do you look for?

Disclaimer: all products displayed are for educational purposes only. Their use does not constitute endorsement.

ID: Jess demonstrates looking for sunscreen expiry dates and product tests. Multiple products are shown.

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I will die on this hill:Don’t blame individuals for system issues. It’s lazy, arrogant and helps no one. If only you cou...
10/08/2026

I will die on this hill:

Don’t blame individuals for system issues. It’s lazy, arrogant and helps no one.

If only you could see the DMs between me and Sarah McKay PhD Neuroscientist today 😭🔥✨

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Can you remember that post by a prominent influencer who claimed people chose to complain about fuel, while they chose t...
05/08/2026

Can you remember that post by a prominent influencer who claimed people chose to complain about fuel, while they chose to build an empire?

That was not a “mistake”.

Generating outrage is a powerful engagement tool. Research shows it can be deliberate to increase attention, generate profits, or divide communities.

In the case of this influencer, they got multiple free pieces of advertising across several media outlets, as people dissected the post and the person for weeks on end.

Don’t take the bait 🐟

What are your strategies for avoiding rage bait?

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