Informal Think Tanks
Join likeminded wellbeing leaders and clinicians in small informal think tanks. The groups will work alongside each other - led by representatives from each group. The goal is to support you to lift your voice to peak bodies & the media.
Dr Lilijana Gorringe is a general practitioner working in Sydney, with a strong interest in the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. She is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the University of Sydney, with her research focusing on university student support. She has been passionate about safe smartphone use in children for many years, focusing on the education of individuals, families and frontline workers on how to navigate this space. She regularly gives presentations to local primary schools and preschools, and with the upcoming legislation changes with social media, is involved in advocating for a public health campaign in Australia.
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Dr Grace Hancock is a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, specialising in the assessment and support of children and adolescents experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including those related to neurodivergence. She has a particular interest in what research and clinical practice is showing about the impact of increasing technology use on young people’s attention, emotional development, academic engagement and achievement, and overall mental health. Dr Hancock works collaboratively with families and schools to encourage intentional, purposeful use of screens and devices, rather than reliance by default.
