Manna University Leads

The University Lead plays a crucial role in promoting and facilitating access to the opportunities Manna offers across disciplines within their university. This position is designed to enhance institutional engagement by ensuring that researchers across faculties are aware of and can benefit from Manna’s capacity-building initiatives, such as the HDR Community of Practice and Research Mentoring Program, as well as collaborative funding opportunities through Manna’s five research streams. Acting as a key liaison between Manna and their university, the University Lead fosters interdisciplinary connections, strengthens research impact, and aligns Manna’s initiatives with institutional research priorities.

  • Professor Myf Maple

    Manna University Lead, University of New England

  • Professor Sonja March

    Manna University Lead, University of Southern Queensland

  • Professor Chris Doran

    Manna University Lead, Central Queensland University

  • Professor Christian Swann

    Manna University Lead, Southern Cross University

  • Professor Dixie Statham

    Manna University Lead, Federation University

  • Associate Professor Belinda Cash

    Manna University Lead, Charles Sturt University

  • Dr Mia Schaumberg

    Manna University Lead, University of the Sunshine Coast

 

Who we are

The Manna Institute is a virtual institute of leading researchers working with industry and community partners to improve mental health and wellbeing in rural, regional and remote Australia.