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Shane Merritt
Network consultant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content
Shane Merritt is a Kamilaroi man who is a registered psychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a university lecturer in mental health. He has presented at various conferences (Australia and overseas) and is a co-author of an international textbook on problem-based learning and curriculum development.
Shane has worked with disadvantaged children, has researched various aspects of parenting and researched and published on children’s perceptions of their own abilities. He has also worked with those with disabilities and the mentally ill on various Government tribunals.
Shane has taught grief and loss to allied health professionals, working as an Academic for over 11 years. He also has experience as a member of the National Reference Group, the Conference Steering Committee and the Stream III Funding Selection Panel for AusEinet (The Australian Early Intervention Network for Young People with Mental Health Issues).
Shane is currently undertaking his PhD within the discipline of psychology.
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