DrClaire Hayes

Australian nursing students will have access to a new free digital training videos providing realistic mental health training simulations. The project will prepare the workforce to respond to complex situations including suicide and self-harm risk, family violence and mental health assessments through recorded training videos reflecting the context of Australian practices.

Hayes, C., Bergin, M. and Wells J. Physical activity (PA) for patients with enduring mental illness. ‘Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing inaugural conference: Mental Health Nurses-Leaders or followers?’ Dublin City University (2010)

Hayes, C., Bergin, M. and Wells J. The amalgamation of acute psychiatric services in the South-East of Ireland: A retrospective study ‘Waterford Institute of Technology research and innovation conference’, Waterford Institute of Technology (2011)

Hayes, C., Bergin, M. and Wells J. Mental Health Reform: The Amalgamation of Acute Psychiatric Services in the South-East of Ireland ‘Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing inaugural conference: Reconciling roles in Psychiatric/Mental health nursing’, Dublin City University (2011)

Hayes, C., Bergin, M. and Wells J. Learning through Organisational Change in Acute Psychiatric Services ‘Sustainable Learning Networks in Ireland and Wales (SLNIW) Entrepreneurial Networking and Learning within Regional Economies’, Waterford Institute of Technology (2011)

Hayes, C., Bergin, M. and Wells J. (2012) Steering through organisational change in acute psychiatric services ‘Celebration of Research, Innovation, Scholarship & Creativity Conference’, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford (2012)

Hayes, C., Bergin, M. and Wells J. (2012) Facilitating a ‘smooth transition’ for the reconfiguration of acute mental health services in the South-East of Ireland ‘The Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing. Symposium III’, Athlone Institute of Technology (2012)

Hayes, C., Bergin, M. and Wells J. Organisational considerations in the facilitation of inevitable change in acute psychiatric services ‘Nursing and Midwifery Practice in a Global Community: Collaborating and Networking for the Future Conference’, Royal College of Surgeons (2012)

Hayes, C., Simmons, M., Simons, C. and Hopwood, M. (2017). ‘Youth Takeover Day 2017’. Orygen Youth Health Research Centre. Melbourne, Australia. 31st March 2017

Hayes, C., Simmons, M., Palmer, V., Simons C. and Hopwood, M. Research at Albert Road Clinic, an update. Albert Road Clinic. Melbourne, Victoria. 15th November 2018.

Represents early and mid-career researcher perspectives within the School of Nursing and Midwifery and contributes to initiatives supporting research culture, communication, researcher development and capability building.

Provides academic leadership across Deakin University’s mental health course portfolio, supporting curriculum coherence, academic quality, student experience and continuous improvement. Works collaboratively with unit chairs and teaching teams to ensure curricula remain contemporary, evidence-informed, clinically relevant and responsive to professional and workforce needs.