Webinar: Working together to solve the mental health impacts of climate change
Hosted by: The UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network
Join the UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network for an expert panel discussion on communities’ mental health affected by extreme weather events. Hear from field experts and academic researchers as they share key insights and observations.
Our webinars aim to raise awareness of the Network’s transdisciplinary research capability, outcomes, and achievements, and also promote opportunities for academic experts to collaborate with industry partners and end-users of research. This webinar is ideal for those who have a professional and/or academic interest in mental health impacted by climate change.
Facilitator
Associate Professor Fiona Charlson
School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, The UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network
Expert panel speakers
Collin Sivalingum
State Emergency Services Manager, Australian Red Cross
Selena Gomersall
Chief Advocacy Officer / Founder, Outback Futures
Ben Norris
Manager Mental Health Drought and Disaster Team, Queensland Health
Dr Jo Longman
Senior Research Fellow, The University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney
Dr Rebecca Patrick
Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Sustainable Health Network
Associate Professor Karen McNamara
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland, The UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network
Contact
Liz Shaw, Research Network Manager