Introduction to Official Opening Speaker - Dr Melissa Bakhurst
Tracks
Concurrent Session A
Concurrent Session B
Concurrent Session C
Concurrent Session D
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM |
Speaker
Dr Melissa Bakhurst
Mental Health Researcher (Army Reserve)
Australian Defence Force
Introduction to Official Opening Speaker
Biography
Dr Melissa Bakhurst completed her PhD in Psychology in 2016, specialising in Defence and veteran couple and family relationships. Dr Bakhurst has since worked in mental health research and policy at the Department of Defence, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the ACT Education Directorate.
