Mental Health research and policy | Digital Health innovation, evaluation and translation @MCRI_for_kids| Melbourne Aus
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined August 2019
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EMCRs! Our next GMA EMCR Webinar is happening this week 😊 Join us on Zoom on Thursday 14th August at 11am AEDT to hear Professor Harriet Hiscock from MCRI alongside Sarah Wyse and Kylie Robertson from Matterworks discuss the power of partners: turning ideas into impact.
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"Messaging should be...free from fear-based framing." #MCRI's Dr Simone Darling, Dr Sarthak Gandhi, Cat Johnson & Prof @FrankOberklaid encourage a language shift when discussing young people's #mentalhealth. 👇 Read their piece in @theMJA. @simdarling
insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/…
Check out this wonderful systematic review of measures of mental health literacy for supporting children - expertly led by Megan Smith. A timely review of a topic that is becoming increasingly important!
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New #MCRI led research has found primary schools play an important role in supporting children's #mentalhealth, but many teachers need better training & resources. Read more⬇️| #childhealth @EduMelb @CCCH_AU @jon_quach @FrankOberklaid @simdarling📑sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Thanks so much to Dr Emily Habgood for her wonderful presentation on the Evaluation of School-Based Mental Health Literacy Program for Teachers & Students - a specially tailored program to target mental health in schools.
Learn more here: mcri.edu.au/news-stories/inn…
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Congratulations to MCRI Drs @CarmencCPace, @JessicaJKaufman & @SimDarling, who received @VicGovDH Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund (#VMRAF) grants.
Learn more about the #MCRI research efforts supported by VMRAF:
Read more➡️mcri.edu.au/news/awards/vict…
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A new evidence-backed, video-led #education program feat. TV, #TikTok and sporting stars has been launched to improve #mentalhealth & well-being literacy for Australian #students & #teachers | #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Learn more: mcri.edu.au/news-stories/inn…
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Congratulations to our Lifetime Achievement Award in Research winner and past INS President Dr. Vicki Anderson (@VickiAn28323584)! Don't miss, "Is Research Only About the Science? A Career Studying Early Brain Insult" at 4:30 on Thursday in Pacific Ballroom E!
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We're hiring Learning Leaders for the Mental Health in Primary Schools Initiative! Come help us increase the capacity of Victorian primary schools to support the mental health and well-being of their students. @EduMelb @CCCH_AU
jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/j…
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We are looking for two superstars to build a vibrant and connected community for #CHICC – a new type of #DigitalHealth industry collaboration centre in Melbourne!
Apply – Program Director: loom.ly/vjEQkr4
Apply – Program Manager: loom.ly/aq_4Zf8
Any post docs out there interested in an exciting opportunity with us at the @CCCH_AU to explore innovative solutions to preventing child mental health challenges? Applications close next week 👇🏼
The team @CCCH_AU is recruiting a 3 year #postdoc for an exciting new project that will explore innovative community-led preventative approaches to child mental health.
Applications close 5th October.
Details here: shorturl.at/ghrY2
#researchmatters
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Now open! Postgraduate scholarships available to eligible social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists working in state-funded mental health services. Apply now: acn.edu.au/scholarships/alli…
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Come join our team.
Newly created Research Assistant role supporting the research key area of our Melbourne Children’s Mental Health strategy.
12 month 0.8 FTE role, details here:
career10.successfactors.com/…
Applications due 10/10/22
(Kayakers welcome!)
#researchmatters
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Strongly recommend this webinar on #mentalhealth and #schools from my @CforAH colleague Dr Monika Raniti @mcri @UniMelbMDHS @IAAHglobal
If you’re interested in learning more about how schools can support students’ #mentalhealth & build their resilience...
You're invited to join this FREE webinar presented by Dr Monika Raniti.
2x dates - 28 Sep, 4.30pm OR 12 Oct, 4pm AEDT
Read more: blogs.rch.org.au/cah/2022/09…
Simone Darling retweeted
A new tool designed by #MCRI is being heralded by experts as a game-changer for #childrensmentalhealth by reducing stigma, detecting those who are struggling and linking them to early support services.
Read more: mcri.edu.au/news-stories/new…
#mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness
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We're offering an @EduMelb PhD scholarship for someone interested in immersing themselves in looking at student @mentalhealth in Australian primary schools. You'll have an opportunity to contribute to the @MHIPS project.
EOI details here: scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/…
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Congrats to @algilesk on her first PhD paper looking at the perspectives of primary school educators about how they support the mental health of their students. @EduMelb @mgse_li @CCCH_AU @MCRI_for_kids @DrMeredithO link.springer.com/article/10…
So proud of our mental health in PS team, we’ve developed a robust model designed for the primary school environment that acknowledges the unique skills and expertise of educators in supporting the mental health of our kids. @FrankOberklaid @CCCH_AU @EduMelb @MCRI_for_kids
Wonderful news for our kids and #mentalhealth in #schools 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽@FrankOberklaid @JamesMerlinoMP @MCRI_for_kids @DanielAndrewsMP premier.vic.gov.au/more-ment…