The 25th Woodcock Lecture: Measuring What Matters

The mental health sector has long measured success through clinical and academic lenses but what happens when we centre the people who matter most? This year's Woodcock Lecture brings together consumer experts, policymakers, and lived experience advocates to explore how participant-directed outcome measures are transforming mental health service delivery. Don't miss this thought-provoking public lecture challenging us all to redefine what progress truly looks like.

We're excited to announce that the 25th Woodcock Lecture keynote speaker is Associate Professor Nev Jones. Nev is a community-engaged mental health services researcher, with an interdisciplinary academic background in social and political philosophy, community psychology and medical anthropology.

Nev's keynote will explore practical examples of participant-directed outcome measures in action, examining how different services and programs have successfully implemented participant-led evaluation frameworks, and the impact this has had on service quality, participant satisfaction, and meaningful outcomes.

After, our panellists will join Nev to give their unique perspectives on this topic, and take questions from the audience - both in person and virtually.

Panellists:

Dr. Peggy Brown brings over 15 years of leadership experience in mental health and healthcare reform, including her service as CEO of the National Mental Health Commission and Commissioner for the Royal Commission into Defense and Veteran Suicide.

Niharika Hiremath OAM is a Kannada mental well-being and intersectionality lived experience leader and advocate who tries to bridge systemic gaps within peer and well-being sectors. She focuses on the mental wellbeing of multicultural and intersectional communities by exploring culture, identity, and consumer perspectives. Her work sits across lived expertise, service delivery, leadership, and governance, with a strong emphasis on driving organisational and systemic change.

Important Information for Ticket Holders

All ticket holders attending the event in-person are asked to bring their ticket QR code to show at the door. This can be saved on your phone, a screenshot, or printed out.

This event will also be streamed online - if you cannot attend in-person please register as an online attendee and we will send you a live video link and a reminder closer to the day.

A Legacy of Insight: The Woodcock Lecture Since 1999
The Woodcock Lecture has been a vital platform for critical discussions on mental health for over two decades. Discover the rich history, past speakers, key themes, and the evolution of this enduring event, made possible by the enduring legacy of Frank Woodcock and his son Bruce.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia

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