Welcoming our new Deputy Director, Professor Kirsten Palmer
The Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation has announced the commencement of Professor Kirsten Palmer as Deputy Director.
3 February 2026
News
Intention, influence and impact: Monash Prato Leadership Program empowers women in leadership
The Monash Women in Leadership Program creates opportunities for upskilling and networking in healthcare, government, research and education, and for the first time, was held at the Monash University Prato campus this year.
16 July 2025
Professor Helena Teede AM receives AMA’s Women in Leadership Award
Congratulations to Professor Helena Teede, Chief Investigator of the NHMRC and partner-funded Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership and Director of the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), for receiving the 2024 Australian Medical Association (AMA) Women in Medical Leadership Award.
5 August 2024
Global reach: Program builds strong women health leaders in Southeast Asia
Our Women in Leadership Program is reaching international leaders this week, creating opportunities and upskilling Southeast Asian women health leaders in Bangkok, Thailand.
13 June 2024
Evidence-based reform leads the way but more is needed to advance women’s careers
Personalised support by health professionals is critical to optimising women’s engagement and motivation in lifestyle programs, and improves outcomes for women planning to conceive, MCHRI research has found.
12 March 2024
Scholarships to support women working with/from underserved communities
To celebrate #IWD2024, our NHMRC-led Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership Initiative is offering women working with/from underserved communities the opportunity to apply for one of 15 scholarships to attend Monash University’s Women in Leadership Program.
29 February 2024
Australia visit building strong women health leaders in Southeast Asia
Women health leaders will participate in Monash University’s Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership program, which is led by Dr Mariam Mousa and Professor Helena Teede, and adapted to build skills, motivation and opportunities that strengthen their leadership and the health systems in which they work.
12 February 2024
NHMRC gives gender equity and women in healthcare leadership a boost
The Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) initiative has received funding for research, implementation and impact.
2 May 2023
Organisational practices underpinned by a supportive workplace culture key to advancing women in leadership
Organisations can support women in career advancement by developing a culture that is credible and collaborative, and continuously improving.
20 March 2023