Sarah Mendez

Sarah Mendez is a Lecturer in Midwifery at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on student financial challenges in healthcare education, particularly within midwifery programs. She has contributed to understanding the socioeconomic barriers faced by midwifery students in Australia through interdisciplinary studies.

Research outputs highlight her work on financial hardship among midwifery students, employing scoping reviews and thematic analysis to identify systemic issues. This research bridges healthcare education policy and student welfare, aiming to inform institutional and governmental support frameworks.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her contributions are primarily tied to advancing educational equity in healthcare disciplines.