Systems Modelling Research Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney
I will be delivering a keynote at the Australian Universal Wellbeing Symposium 2026 in Brisbane on 27–28 August 2026. My presentation, Seeing Mental Health and Wellbeing as a System: From Complexity to Prevention-Focused Action, will explore how systems thinking and systems modelling can support prevention-focused action for complex mental health and wellbeing challenges. …
Our newly published paper in the Journal of Policy Modeling, entitled “Investing for tomorrow: Projecting the long-term impact of early childhood education and care in Australia”, examines the interconnected relationships between early childhood education and care (ECEC), the Australian education system, and labour market outcomes through a system dynamics modelling approach. …
Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 2026 Systems Thinking and Modelling Symposium in Melbourne, hosted by the Oceania chapter of the System Dynamics Society. …
My latest paper, Analysing the drivers of unnecessary caesarean sections in developing countries: a systems approach, has just been published in Health Systems. …
Attending MODSIM2025 in Adelaide was more than just a conference experience—it was a meaningful moment of connection, learning, and reflection on the trajectory of my work in systems modelling and the wider community I am part of.
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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join North Coast community stakeholders and young people for the final North Coast participatory system dynamics modelling workshop of our project (Right care, first time, where you live). It was a powerful demonstration of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared commitment to improving youth mental health. …
On Friday 27 June 2025, I had the privilege of presenting one of our youth mental health research projects at the University of Sydney Senate Luncheon and Western Sydney Showcase, held at the Westmead Innovation Centre. …
I’m excited to share that I recently joined Shawn Hung on the HappenUs podcast for an interesting conversation titled “Mapping the Invisible: How Systems Thinking Can Transform Mental Healthcare.” …
I had the pleasure of presenting our latest system dynamics modelling study on the role of digital technologies in enhancing youth mental health in the Western Sydney PHN catchment at the University of Sydney’s Western Sydney Showcase, held at Westmead Health Precinct. …
Last week, we had the privilege of engaging with two dedicated groups—regional stakeholders and passionate young advocates—committed to enhancing youth mental health in the Nepean Blue Mountains region. …