A unique collaboration in WA
A new innovative education program has been launched by The Marian Centre. This is aimed at increasing access to mental health training for undergraduate students. It is a unique collaboration involving with the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aging (DOHA) and all five Western Australian Universities (Notre Dame, ECU, UWA, Curtin and Murdoch). The program aims to positively promote Mental Health and enhance practical skills in Medical, Nursing and Occupational Therapy students. It has received strong support from the Commissioner of Mental Health, who praised attempts to improve awareness and delivery of care in the mental health sector.
Dr. Martin Chapman (CEO The Marian Centre, Shirley Mc Gough (Ass Dir. Undergraduate Studies Curtin), Dr. Michael Monisse-Redman ( lecturer ECU), Prue Andrus (Murdoch University), Alida Cubbage (Project Manager The Marian Centre), Richard Bostiwck ( Senior lecturer ECU),Prof. Selma Alliex (Dean school of Nursing Notre Dame) and Rosemary Saunders (University of WA)
Dale Nelligan (COO The Marian Centre), Dr. Martin Chapman (CEO The Marian Centre), Cia Kay (Program Officer DoHA) Anthony Butler (Director Increased Training and infrastructure Section DoHA), Mr. lee Collision (ACMHN President WA branch) and Dr Tim Rolfe (from the office of the chief of psychiatrists