Manna Institute

Get ready, the Manna Symposium is happening this December 4th-6th! Early bird registrations are now open! We are excited to announce the first ever Manna Symposium, which will bring together researchers, students, industry stakeholders and community members to explore the topic Branching out: growing rural mental health research. Bringing the country to the city, the symposium will be held from 4-6 December in Sydney, the traditional lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, and will shine a spotlight on rural mental health research and the innovative work being done with, for and by people living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia. The symposium will feature a range of networking opportunities, keynote presentations, panel discussions and other activities designed to foster relationships and collaboration among people passionate about regional mental health research. The symposium is being organised by a diverse group of Manna members, including those with lived and living experiences, First Nations, doctoral students, early-, mid-career and senior researchers, with a focus on creating an inclusive, engaging and innovative event. University of New England (AU) University of the Sunshine Coast Charles Sturt University Southern Cross University University of Southern Queensland Federation University Australia CQUniversity EverymindAU Lifeline Direct The Australian National University https://lnkd.in/eD7mR2yj

Our November edition of TrunkLine is now live and available! This month we feature stories on several Manna members including Cassy Dittman and Marg Rogers (see below) as well as a recap on our greatly successful Town Hall Community Forum and info regarding our upcoming symposium! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eec_9uAG Want TrunkLine delivered straight to your inbox monthly? Head to our website at https://mannainstitute.au/ and pop your email address in the box at the bottom of the page! #MannaInstitute #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #regionalmentalhealth #australianmentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #ruralaustralia #regionalaustralia 

New paper coming soon: "Is there a need for mental health informed goal setting in physical activity?" We examine whether there are risks that goal setting could unintentionally exacerbate mental health symptoms, and consider what mental health informed goal setting could look like in physical activity. Huge thanks to an excellent team of collaborators: Darren Wagner, Scott Goddard, Melanie Clarke, PhD, Grace McKeon, Simon Rosenbaum, Stewart Vella and Megan Teychenne 🙌 The full paper will be published (open access) soon in Mental Health and Physical Activity: https://lnkd.in/gwUZJkky Manna Institute Southern Cross University

Whether you are a researcher, business leader, service provider or working to improve community health, Manna’s inaugural symposium this December is THE place to be. Our exciting program brings together, for the very first time, an incredible mix of people active in the mental health space across NSW and around Australia. Join us as they share a breadth of perspectives and potential solutions – local, regional and national – to some of our nation’s greatest challenges. As well as showcasing Manna’s collective achievements – of which there are many – the symposium is your chance to learn what we have in store as our progressive institute continues to foster and apply meaningful research, and develop the professional mental health workforces so desperately needed. The symposium will feature an extensive workshop program, and state and national panels exploring mental health service delivery in rural, regional and remote Australia. It’s a powerful and very affordable opportunity for you to have conversations that matter, explore new collaborations, and to harness the momentum that’s building around Manna’s vital work. We look forward to seeing you, harbourside, from 4-6 December. Register and view our program here: https://lnkd.in/e3UBWarU University of New England (AU) Southern Cross University University of Southern Queensland Federation University Australia Charles Sturt University CQUniversity University of the Sunshine Coast EverymindAU Lifeline Australia

Good morning, communities! 👋👋👋 Are you a #carer, #family member, or part of a #kinship group supporting someone with #mentalillhealth? We want to hear from you! 🔗 Share your voice here: https://lnkd.in/gExdjaiT A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already contributed to the ANU-ALIVE National #LivedExperience #MentalHealth Research #Priorities Study for carers/family/kinship group members . Your insights play a vital role in shaping a mental health landscape that truly reflects and supports the lived realities of those at the heart of care. Together, we can ensure mental health research tackles real-world challenges and aligns with what matters most to those directly impacted ✨

Manna's November edition of Trunk Line is out today! 🎯 Inaugural Manna Symposium - less than 5 weeks to go! Preview the amazing program for our gathering on 4-6 December and register now. 🎯 Manna Town Hall communities - Our first Manna Town Hall Community Forum drew a full house and generated inspiring discussion. 🎯 Strong support for Manna - Professor julie jomeen, the Dean of Health at Southern Cross University, recently shared why she is such a strong supporter of our institute. 🎯 Finding the Sun - Dr Vicki Saunders is committed to building capacity within researchers applying Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being in health research. Out now!  https://lnkd.in/gTGs_wwK

Every day, nine Australians take their own lives. Nineteen years ago, John Brogden came very close to adding his name to these statistics. But John survived and, since his recovery, has become a passionate voice for mental health and suicide prevention. For ten years he was Chair of Lifeline Australia. He is now the Honorary President of LifeLine International. He urgently wants to talk openly about suicide to save lives and to give those in despair a way back to a happier life.   John is in Tamworth and Armidale to share his story and those of the fifteen high profile people he interviewed in the book. There will be time for a Q&A, book sales and signing. All royalties earned from the sale of this book will go to LifeLine Australia Book Launch – Profiles in Hope by John Brogden Friday 15th November 5pm for a 5:30pm start (Finished by 6:30pm) – light refreshments served Armidale Town Hall Further details: mannainstitute@une.edu.au Armidale Regional Council UNE SMART Region Incubator @ReadersCompanion

On Wednesday, the First Nations Advisory Committee for the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre, came together to discuss the significant gaps in research relating to Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating in First Nations Communities. It's common knowlege that good food is the key to maintinaing physical/mental health & wellbeing, and food insececurity is the source of numerous detrimental effects. Very soon, the #AEDRTC, #InsideOutInst & #FirstNationsCo will be imploring the #AusGov to work with us by increasing the funding in this vital work. #ChangeMaking Djurali Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research and Education Manna Institute Leilani Darwin

Want to stay up to date with what's happening at the Manna Institute 2024 Symposium? Head to https://lnkd.in/e3UBWarU to check out the program! Like what you see? Places are limited so be sure to register here https://lnkd.in/e3HFYSNN to secure your place for a wonderful few days of learning, networking and discussing all things mental health research in rural, regional and remote Australia. #MannaInstitute #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #regionalmentalhealth #australianmentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #ruralaustralia #regionalaustralia #mentalhealthsymposium

Manna Institute's ECR and First Nations representative Vicki Pascoe leading the below research into "how Australian Universities are managing 'colonial load' carried by First Nations people".