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Russell Roberts is a Professor of Management and Leadership at Charles Sturt University, focusing on mental health. He leads national initiatives like Equally Well Australia to improve physical health outcomes for people with mental illness. His roles include Chair of the Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium and membership on the ANZ Mental Health Association board. Previously, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Journal of Rural Health and as Executive Director of NSW mental health services with a $110M annual budget.
Education:
- Executive Masters of Public Administration (University of Sydney, 2006–2009)
- PhD in Psychology (Griffith University, 1997–2002)
- Master of Clinical Psychology (Flinders University, 1976–1982)
Research Interests: Mental health leadership, rural healthcare models, primary mental health care, workforce wellbeing, and reducing health disparities for people with mental illness.
Key Achievements:
- Secured $12.725M in research grants
- Over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 70 conference presentations
- Developed innovative programs like the $43M Mental Health Capital Works initiative
Grants & Awards:
- CSU RED Award for Vibrant Communities (2021)
- Patient and Carer Presentation Award (2022)
- $5M grant for physical health research (2023)
Labs/Teams: Leads the Ageing Well Research Group and collaborates with the Rural Universities Network on mental health research. Coordinates the Equally Well Scientific Symposium and Global Call for Vaccine Equity initiatives.
