Manna Institute Senior Researchers
The senior researchers at Manna Institute play an invaluable role as both leaders and mentors, shaping the future of mental health research in regional and rural Australia. As esteemed academics and professionals, they provide strategic direction, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and drive impactful research that addresses pressing mental health challenges. Their leadership extends beyond research excellence; they are committed mentors, guiding early and mid-career researchers through the complexities of academia and applied research. By sharing their expertise, networks, and insights, they ensure the next generation of scholars and practitioners are equipped to advance mental health outcomes in rural communities, solidifying Manna Institute’s role as a national leader in place-based mental health solutions.
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Associate Professor Warren Bartik
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Professor Bindi Bennett, (K/Gamilaroi)
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Professor Colette Browning
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Professor Dean Carson
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Senior Research Fellow Hazel Dalton
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Associate Professor Dan Fassnach
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Professor Gillian Gould
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Professor Anne Graham AO
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Professor Professor Chyrisse Heine OAM
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Professor Danny Hills
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Professor John Hurley
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Associate Professor Megan Jenkins
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Professor Julie Jomeen
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Professor Gerard Kennedy
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Professor Rasheda Khanam
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Associate Professor Matthew Leach
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Associate Professor Grainne Lowe
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Associate Professor Amy Lykins
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Professor Pamela Meredith
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Professor Aziz Rahman
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Dr Vicki Saunders, (Gunggari)
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Professor Neil Smart
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Associate Professor Robert Stanton
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Professor Mathew Summers
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Professor Einar Thorsteinsson
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Professor Kim Usher
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Professor Jonathan (Jon) Wardle
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Professor Stuart Wark
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Associate Professor Julaine Allan
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Associate Professor Melissa Parsons
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Associate Professor Maryam Zoghi
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Associate Professor Fiona Charlson
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Professor Darryl Mayberry
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Associate Professor Larissa Bambery, Lead
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Professor Stuart Biddle
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Professor Suzanne McLaren
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Dr Clifford Lewis