Poster Displays
The following posters will be on display for the duration of the conference.
Poster presenters will be available at their poster during the morning tea break on day 3 to discuss their research and answer your questions.
A Preliminary Evaluation of a Peer-led Play-based Program to Promote Wellbeing Among Primary School Children
The Collective Influence of Internal and External Protective Factors on Adolescent Mental Health
Mark Kohler, Adelaide University
Beyond Burnout: Ecosystemic Wellbeing Learnings from the PACE Project
Rebecca Cort, Arches Foundation
Peer Led, Clinically Informed Child and Youth Primary Mental Health Approaches for Asian Young People
Romy Lee, Asian Family Services
Does OOHC Disrupt Mental Health Trajectories for Maltreated Children and Young People?
Lottie Harris, Australian Catholic University
Practice Challenges in Early Intervention Mental Health Supports for Children and Young People
How to Deliver Family-Centred Services by Engaging with Parents
Jasmine MacDonald, Australian Institute of Family Studies
Trauma-informed Practice in Family Mental Health Support Services
Kylie Butler & Jasmine MacDonald, Australian Institute of Family Studies
From Stories to Skills: What 12 to 14 Year Olds Want from Mental Health Programs
Rob O'Leary, Batyr
Decoding Distress: Practical Tools for Parents - Insights from a Teacher, Psychologist & Play Therapist
How to Leverage Your Authentic Self in the Play Room, Counselling Space & Stakeholder Engagements
Social Media Marketing - How to Get More Clicks, Views & Hashtags
Morgana Walker, Bee Kind Psychology
Why Wait? Changing the Trajectory for At-Risk Children Through Parent-Led Prevention
Niesha Illingworth, Bright Eyes
Beyond Behaviours: Understanding What is Underneath a Child's Behaviour
Anja Zimmerman, Calm Kidz Program
Dog-Assisted Learning: Evidence of Positive Outcomes for Student Wellbeing
Sarah Macdonald, Canine Comprehension Pty Ltd
Who Can Make an Accurate Appraisal of Adolescent Wellbeing? A Mixed-methods Research Investigation
Kirstie Northfield, Charles Sturt University
Play, Connection, Belonging: A Child-led Wellbeing Study in a rural Australian Primary School
Katrina Gersbach, Charles Sturt University
Decoding Distress: Practical Tools for Parents to Navigate Emotions and Behaviour
Deirdre Brandner, Deirdre Brandner Psychology
Following Their Lead: The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy for Mental Health
The Power of Self-Understanding: How Awareness of Diagnosis Supports Positive Mental Health in Neurodivergent Children
Raelene Dundon, Divergent Matters / Deakin University / Okey Dokey Childhood Therapy
From Curriculum to Community: Building Inclusive and Resilient Schools
Pippa West, Education
Translating Evidence into Impact: School-Based Early Intervention Strategies for Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Behaviours
Jessica Morgan, Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Stronger Together: Building Resilient Learners Through School-based Mental Health Support
Kim Mariu & Jessica Klippenstein, Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa
Pathways to Good Health: Nurses Navigating Healthcare of Children Living in Out of Home Care
Dr Ainsley James, Latrobe Community Health Service
Reaching Out, Building Trust: The Impact of Latrobe Community Health Service’s Residential Care Outreach
Melissa Wangman, Latrobe Community Health Service
Transforming Youth Mental Health from Metro to Rural: Innovative Outreach That Works, Outcomes That Last
Nicky Osborne, Jo Cameron, Amanda Burley, Life Without Barriers
Breaking the Cycle Through Connection; How Long-term Trauma Therapy Transforms Young Lives, the Lighthouse Way
Julie Storay, Lives Lived Well
Co-Designing Connection: Young Voices Leading a Neuro-Affirming Social Skills Program for Youth Wellbeing
Laoise Miley & Jay Orlovsky, Melbourne City Mission
Psychosocial Functioning of Children in Lower Conflict Divorce
Dr Lee Hong Neo & Wen Shun Thio, Ministry of Social & Family Development
Wellbeing School Model - Integrating All Wellbeing Levels of Support
Anna Michalopoulos, MLC School
Innovative Strategies for Overcoming CAMHS Workforce Challenges in Rural and Regional NSW
Bethany McCarron, NSW Health - Western NSW Local Health District
ResilienceinReach - Lived Experience-led Project/workshops for Parents/carers/families/kin of Young People with Complex Mental Health Issues
Craig Stanley-Jones, Raising Minds Ltd
Early Intervention, Lasting Impact. Supporting Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Resilience Through Volunteering
Riley Petherbridge, Surf Life Saving QLD
What Enables Young People to Return Back to School. Perspectives of CAMHS Health Professionals
Dorothy Cosmos, Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand
Laying the Threads: Building, Sustaining, and Supporting Our New Graduate Workforce in CAMHS
Samantha Musson, Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand
Supporting the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Students Through Arts Based Mental Health Literacy Workshops in the Big Rivers Region, NT
Julia Wormer, TeamHEALTH
Thriving Identity: Exploring Neurodivergent Identity in Group Therapy for Children
Brianna Thomas & Dr Jade Goodman, The Psych Hive
Life Satisfaction's Roles in Protecting Against Adolescent Distress: A Longitudinal Study of Loneliness as Mediator
Trajectory of Loneliness in Young Adults in Australia: The Role of Life Satisfaction
Ha-Linh Quach, The University of Sydney
Genuine Co-design to Develop Digital Models of Care to Support Post-secondary Student Mental Health
Dr Haley LaMonica, The University of Sydney, Brain & Mind Centre
Adolescents’ Self-Development through Social Media
Dr Mania Alehpour, UNSW
Code Instead of Care? The Crisis of Loneliness and AI Chatbots Among Young Australians
Caitlin Elise Salonga, What Youththink
