Equally Well Awards recognise achievements in mental and physical health
Innovative young researchers, a world-leading mental health clinical program and a digital app for aboriginal mental health consumers are some of the initiatives being recognised in the inaugural Equally Well Achievement Awards, presented at Equally Well Symposium.
The awards are part of the celebrations of the Equally Well first six years celebrations a feature of this year’s symposium. They recognise organisations projects, initiatives and individuals who are making an impact on improving the physical health outcomes of people living with mental health challenges.
Awards submissions were received from across the Equally Well network of 100 supporting organisations and beyond for the six awards. The awards recognise and bring attention to successful activities that align with the goals and objectives of the Equally Well Consensus Statement in improving the physical health outcomes for people living with mental illness.
Award submissions were assessed on the criteria that support the collective mission;
- to increase engagement with our network of supporters
- to raise awareness of activities and achievements that are making a difference in closing the 20-year life expectancy gap for people living with mental illness
- to inspire and motivate others to continue this work
- to inspire and motivate ongoing support for Equally Well across key stakeholders and partners.
Congratulations to the winners;
Award for Outstanding individual contribution
Prof Rosemary Calder AM
Professor and Director, Australian Health Policy Collaboration
Mitchell Institute, Victoria University, Melbourne
Outstanding team effort
Mindgardens Neuroscience Network
Keeping the Body in Mind(gardens)
Jackie Curtis, Hamish Fibbins, Patrick Gould, Oscar Lederman, Rachel Morell, Catherine O’Donnell, Simon Rosenbaum, Scott Teasdale, Phil Ward, Andrew Watkins
Outstanding co-design
Neami National
Neami Indigenous Health Prompt
Vicki Langan and Whitney Lee
Research Impact Award
InforMH, System Information & Analytics Branch, System Sustainability and Performance Division, NSW Ministry of Health
NSW Mental Health Living Longer Project
Grant Sara, Jennifer Humphrey, Fred Wu, Wendy Chen, Patrick Gould
Outstanding Partnership & Collaboration Award
Lived Experience Australia and Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Community Collaboration Committee
Understanding Loneliness and Mental Health
Christine Kaine, De Backman-Hoyle, Simon Stafrace, Eileen Lavranos, Bronte Jeffries, Simon Byrne, Sharon Lawn and the RANZCP Policy & Engagement Team
Emerging Star Awards
Suhailah Ali
The University of Queensland
For her work in Understanding the contribution of psychosis and bipolar disorder to premature mortality
Equally Well Alliance Outstanding Service Award
Professor Russell Roberts
National Director Equally Well Australia
