Ranjika Huppatz-Daley
Project Assistant
Menzies School of Health Research
Ranjika is a proud Western Arrernte and Bundjalung woman who has grown up and lives on Larrakia Country. She is a project assistant and First Nations trainer on the Stay Strong team at Menzies School of Health Research, where she focuses on First Nations mental health and wellbeing. Ranjika has a background in specialist behavioural intervention, working as a Behaviour Support Practitioner in both the NT and QLD, and is studying psychological sciences and sociology. She is passionate about holistic initiatives to enhancing quality of life, and culturally grounded approaches to mental, physical, and spiritual health and wellbeing.
3.15
Panel: Insights from young leaders on the future of youth mental health and wellbeing
Exploring what keeps us strong with everyday cultural connection as prevention
Reflections on building a strong sense of self as First Nations young people
Practical insights into what youth want from services, schools, and programs
Moderator: Daniel Rosendale, Custodian of Growth and Sustainability, Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good
Shania White, Allied Health Assistant, Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
Tion Torrens, Junior Mentor and Engagement Officer, Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
Ranjika Huppatz-Daley, Project Assistant, Menzies School of Health Research
11.00
Staying Deadly Online with AIMhi-Y
Providing accessible mental health support for First Nations young people
Addressing key risk factors for youth suicide through collaboration with youth wellbeing services
Kylie Dingwall, Associate Professor, Menzies School of Health Research
Ranjika Huppatz-Daley, Project Assistant, Menzies School of Health Research