Mental Health Conference Day presentations
The Mental Health day conference promotes awareness and highlights the importance of early intervention for young people on the brink of serious mental health issues. Speakers and activities at the event will address identification tools, resources and useful networks which help you to recognise warning signs in young people and promote best practice in schools.
The following files are presentations (in powerpoint and audio format) made on the day of the conference.
Speakers | Audio filesThese files require Windows Media Player to play. | Powerpoint presentationsThese files require Microsoft Powerpoint™. If you don't have this software, you can download Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003 to view the following files. |
Anthony Klarica - Sport and Educational Psychologist, Elite Performance, Workposters.Anthony has worked in schools and sport and is currently working with The Melbourne Football club, V8 Supercar drivers and Honda Motorbike riders. He will discuss the importance of early identification, prevention of mental health concerns, and the use of positive psychology. | Early identification, prevention of mental health concerns, and the use of positive psychology | N/A |
Dr Eoin KillackyResearch on the effects of mental health problems on academic and vocational success | Mental Illness, Education and Vocation | Mental Illness, Education and Vocation |
Dr Brian Graetz, Beyond BlueSigns and symptoms of mental health problems | Mental Health Problems: Signs and Symptoms | Mental Health Problems: Signs and Symptoms |
Best Practice Sessions: |
Janet Bec, Richmond West Primary | One school's approach for addressing student well-being needs | One school's approach for addressing student well-being needs |
| Judy Ring, Assistant Principal Travancore | Supporting Students in Educational Settings | Supporting Students in Educational Settings |
Kim Brocci, Employment Sector – WCIG Employment | Assisting young people with mental health issues into work | Assisting young people with mental health issues into work |
Jacqui Robilliard, The University of Melbourne – Disability Liaison Unit | University of Melbourne Presentation | University of Melbourne Presentation |
