The MONARC program of research and quality improvement seminars is currently under review. It is likely that the seminar program will resume in mid-2026.
All welcome
Time
12:30pm – 1:30pm
(unless otherwise specified)
Venue
MONARC seminars are currently taking place online via Teams
Contact
For further information, seminar Microsoft Teams link or recordings of past seminars, please contact Dr Rosa Gualano by email or phone (03) 9265 1268
Past years programs
2025 Program
Date
Presenters and topics
18 February
Jamie Hallen, Manager of the Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry
Using data to drive improvements in hip fracture care
8 April
Dr Em Bould (they, them), Senior Research Fellow, School of Primary and Allied Healthcare, Monash University
Science communication skills: Improving data visualisation and accessible research participation
27 May
Dr Tina Lam [BPsych(Hons), PhD], Senior Research Fellow, Monash Addiction Research Centre (MARC), Monash University
Alcohol culture change for positive ageing
24 June
Dr Nirosen Vijiaratnam, Head of Movement Disorders and Consultant Neurologist Neurology and Aged and Rehabilitation Division, Monash Health
Rethinking Parkinson’s disease in the era of biomarkers
12 August
Associate Professor Peter Lange PhD FRACP, Specialist Geriatrician and Physician; Acting Clinical Services Director, Medicine Subacute and Palliative Care Division, Werribee Mercy Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Melbourne
Sweet Dreams are Made of Amines: Melatonin for the Treatment of Delirium
16 September
Dr Jessica Stander, Senior Lecturer, and Director of Education, Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne.
I don’t have time! Knowledge translation for busy clinicians and educational reflections
30 October
Dr Miki Boneh, Clinical Neuropsychology PhD Candidate & Provisional Psychologist, School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University
Am I Providing Best Practice? Cognitive Screening After Stroke
Chaired by: Dr Alexandra Ure, Principal Psychology Researcher, Monash Health
13 November
Dr Wei Qi Koh, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland.
Robotic Pets in Aged Care
Chaired by: Ms Taree Gibson, Cognition Clinical Lead
2024 Program
Date
Presenters and topics
27 February (via Teams)
Lauren Pearce, Grade 3 Physiotherapist, Casey Hospital: Delivering a specialised best practice service for people with Functional Neurological Disorder – an Australian qualitative descriptive study.
Taree Gibson, Grade 3 Physiotherapist, Kingston Centre: Exploring well-being and mental health of staff working with people with dementia, delirium and behaviours of concern.
Dr Christina Ekegren, Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow, Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University: Insights into physical activity and functional decline in hospitalised older adults.
Mr James Canfor, Senior Podiatrist, Aged & Community Care, Community Assessment & Response Team: Incidence and characteristics of deep tissue injuries on the foot and ankle: A retrospective study of inpatients.
Dr Michelle Kaminski, Podiatry Research Lead: The financial burden of diabetes-related foot disease in Australia.
Dr Margot Lodge, Consultant Geriatrician (Alfred Health) and Adjunct Research Fellow (Monash University): Implementation science to improve outcomes for older people.
Chair: Dr Amelia Crabtree, Program Medical Director, Aged and Rehabilitation Program.
5 December (via Teams)
Topic: “Changing the Focus” – Physical activity for People Living with Dementia
Presenters from the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre, Monash University, School of Primary & Allied Health Care:
Professor Keith Hill, Physiotherapist & Ageing Stream Lead
Dr Angel Lee, Physiotherapist & Senior Research Fellow
Ms Lisa Licciardi, Occupational Therapist & Research Fellow
Chair: Dr Amelia Crabtree, Program Medical Director, Aged and Rehabilitation
