Mental health concerns are on the rise in Australia, however to date, there has been little research or attention on ways to support educators and their students in tertiary settings. This session will present the findings of a recent study on improving educator readiness to support student mental health, with a focus on strategies and mechanisms that can support international students, and the staff who support them.

Date & Time:

• Tuesday, 29 July 2025
• 2pm – 3pm (AEST)

Cost:

• ISANA Members: No cost
• ISANA Non-Member – Organisational Additional Staff: $20
• Non-Members: $50

Presenter:
Dr Anna Dabrowski, BEd Southern Cross, CELTA Cambridge, GCER Melb, CCPT Duke, MAAL  New England, MTESOL, MEd, PhD Melb

Anna is a Lecturer in Education Psychology at The University of Melbourne and a former Senior Research Fellow in Education and Development at the Australian Council for Educational Research. Her research interests include staff and student mental health, international education policy, and gender and social inclusion. Anna also has extensive experience working with international students, and is passionate about generating research outcomes focused on improving conditions for staff and students in education settings.