Ash McAllister

Senior Research Fellow @unimelb | Passionate about embedding mental health training in medical education using qualitative insights

[Ash McAllister @ash_mcallister]

@TheRMH @northernhealth_

[Ash McAllister @ash_mcallister]

Dec 3 is @IDPwD. We explored how the @NDIS has impacted hospital staff and their well-being. Let’s improve the process for staff so that we can improve outcomes for people with disability. #disability #IDPWD #ndis For more https://t.co/KnXEqxO1wi

[National Mental Health Commission @NMHC]

The Commission is hosting a webinar to provide an overview of the (Draft) National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy.
Learn more & register👉https://t.co/KBMBV3PxIg
This is an information webinar & not a consultation session. Provide feedback👉https://t.co/Lbfc93yqfs

[MISCH Research Hub @MischHub]

Want to learn how to re-purpose your grant application for different schemes & assemble a 'winning team'? @UniMelb & @MACHAustralia researchers can register for our June 1st grant workshop ⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/98vZYABRwF

@UniMelbMDHS @CritCareUniMelb @PhysioUnimelb @HEU_unimelb

[Dr Kerryn Phelps AM @drkerrynphelps]

Some truths about #covid19. It may not be what you want to hear, but it is what you NEED to hear.
#Medtwitter #health @nswhealth ⁦@GregHuntMP⁩ ⁦@BradHazzard⁩

[Felicia Knaul @FeliciaKnaul]

📢 Now published in @TheLancet, #UniversalHealthCoverage must become a best buy for #women"
Health system strengthening must explicitly address #gender inequities + empower women.
@beverleyessue @harreolao @davidawatkins #GenderUHC #UHCDay

Full Comment: https://t.co/3prwV0BinP

[Nigel J Balmer @NigelJBalmer]

This https://t.co/PTfdQQSNEB by @axcollie Luke Sheehan @ash_mcallister @gengrant! Describes administrative burden (AB) of disability benefits system, disproportionate AB & scale capturing AB! Important beyond disability/Aus as AB such a major cause of (justiciable) benefits probs

[Dr Michelle Blanchard @DrMichBlanchard]

If you, or someone you care about, has experienced mental ill-health or distress and you have some ideas about how to reduce stigma and discrimination, the @nmhc would love to hear from you. Applications close 9am AEDT Monday.

[Zoe Aitken @ZoeAitken11]

Job: An exciting #job in the Disability & Health unit at @unimelbMSPGH working with a great team using quantitative data to answer policy-relevant questions. Commitment to health #equity required. Ppl with disability encouraged to apply @DisabilityHlth @mdi_unimelb @AustralianEpi

[Ash McAllister @ash_mcallister]

Today marks five years since my brother's death. His health team focused so much on his mental health, neglecting serious physical health concerns. His death could have been prevented. #EndStigma

[Ash McAllister @ash_mcallister]

@drhdickinson Ohh I’m going to get it! I really needed this today. @drhdickinson Thank you🙏

[Ben Barr @Benj_Barr]

Poverty and Sources of Income Support Among Older People With Disabilities and Out of Work: Comparison of Canada and the United Kingdom https://t.co/KBzzPb0mq5 with @ash_mcallister
Cc @ellen_maceachen @BenBaumberg2 @iwhresearch

[Helen Dickinson @drhdickinson]

here’s a piece in @CroakeyNews from @rich_norman and me on recent study on perceptions of how we should prioritise care in COVID-19 and the disability discrimination we found https://t.co/VLhehv7OH4

[Ellen MacEachen @ellen_maceachen]

So many gig workers without social security protections risking exposure to bring us our food and parcels. Data emerging from my CIHR study with ⁦@ProfMajowicz⁩ and ⁦@SamanthaMeyer10⁩ https://t.co/F9p7ajyQEZ

[Ash McAllister @ash_mcallister]

A disease hierarchy could exist for disability pension and may impact access to these benefits. Read our new experimental study to find out more! https://t.co/KXv4aYxGZk

[Ben Barr @Benj_Barr]

What is the effect of changing eligibility criteria for disability benefits on employment?
- no consistent evidence that this affected the employment of disabled people. @BenBaumberg @ProfBambra @ash_mcallister @BernaMeaden @Debbie_abrahams
https://t.co/bHizMVNQoT

[Guardian Opinion @guardianopinion]

Think Joe Biden's victory marks the end of rightwing populism? Think again | Benjamin Moffitt https://t.co/0e0F8HnXTH

[Sarah Moran 💃  @SarahMoran]

The PM’s office was apparently miffed at the suggestion the federal budget doesn’t deliver for women.

He said “no-one credible” is making such a criticism.

Over 1000 #crediblewomen (and men!) on Twitter disagreed. I know because I made a list.

https://t.co/ZJF7cM6VNl