Julia Mayes

Strategy Change and Implementation Lead, MCRI

Julia has recently returned to Australia after 12 years in the UK. In the UK she set-up the National Centre for Family Hubs at the Anna Freud Centre and led evidence dissemination and implementation activities to support the roll-out of integrated family services across England. Prior to this she supported the implementation of a test, learn and scale strategy at the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), and led the development and implementation of evidence-based programs aimed at improving mental health outcomes for children and families. Julia holds a Master of Public Policy and Management and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). Julia brings her experience of managing complex projects and working collaboratively with stakeholders across local and national government, National Health Service (NHS), not-for-profile sector and research partners to effect change to the Campus Mental Health Strategy team.

Acknowledgement of Country

At Mental Health Central we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, gather and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge all people with a lived or living experience of mental ill-health and recovery. At the Campus, we particularly acknowledge children, young people, families, carers, and supporters. We recognise their vital contribution and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for the Campus, staff, sector, and all people of lived experience.

Proudly supported by the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation