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Leo McKenzie is an Associate Lecturer at Flinders University and a Research Assistant at Military and Emergency Services Health Australia (MESHA). His academic background includes a Bachelor (Honours) in Psychological Science (2024) and a Bachelor of Criminology from the University of Adelaide (2024). His research focuses on mental health support for military and emergency service personnel, particularly postvention after suicide. Key projects include the SAFeRS study examining supports for those affected by first responder suicides.
Research interests span military psychology, community reintegration, and crisis intervention. His 2024 commissioned report evaluates suicide postvention frameworks for military and emergency services. Recent activities include an oral presentation on the DCS Veteran Staff Strategy (2025). Collaborations involve MESHA and interdisciplinary teams addressing healthcare gaps in high-risk professions.
No formal awards are listed, though his work aligns with UN SDG4 (Quality Education) through training programs and SDG3 (Good Health) via mental health initiatives. MESHA collaborations highlight practical research applications in emergency services healthcare.
