Greater Melbourne Area
Undertook both neurological and psychological testing on patients who have had recent ECT therapy. This study is supported by National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC and is investigating the patients' reactions to either Brief or Ultra Brief ECT. This involved recruitment of patients for the study, the administration psychiatric rating scales for patient assessment along with neurological testing. Also involved was undertaking literature research on a range of mental health issues and collating the relevant research submissions.
Involved in a study on Depression and Bipolar Disorder. This included a semi structured two hour interview and data collection. It was specifically investigating the relationship between the olfactory glands and depression.
Responsible for patient inquiries, making appointments, dealing with general telephone inquiries, maintaining patient files and billing. My duties also included scheduling and organization of meetings and seminars facilitating both national and international speakers and chairpersons. Organised patients for University of Melbourne medical students to interview throughout the year. I also liaised with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne to conduct the medical Students examinations
Elected to this volunteer position within Swinburne University. My duties involved working closely with the Campus Chair at Swinburne. This involved guiding the students with any educational problems they may have encountered while studying at Swinburne. I explained to them and also guided them, through any avenues of appeals they undertaking. This ranged from the informal through to the official remarking process. Involved in speaking and attending national conferences, for wide ranging discussions on a range of educational issues.
My duties in this position included supervising the Swinburne Student Union lounge for the day. Dealing with student inquiries and setting up/ packing up for different student events and activities.