Congratulations to all the presenters, whose important work is helping drive the advances needed in youth mental health 👏

We were also pleased to host the inaugural Orygen Early- to Mid-Career Awards Showcase last week, with presentations from Orygen researchers including Dr @roospotkolder.bsky.social, Dr @stephmiles.bsky.social, Dr @scotttags.bsky.social, Dr Eleanor Bailey, Dr Shayden Bryce and Dr Elise Carrotte.

Graduate Research Conference highlights also included presentations from Best Abstract awardees Vita Pilkington, @joshnguyenpsych.bsky.social and Rosalind Ge (L-R).

The 2025 Graduate Research Conference showcased the work of PhD candidates at Orygen and @unimelb.bsky.social, including:
👉 L-R: Best Presentation winners J van Twest Farmer, Madeline Baker, @michaelwilson1.bsky.social and Rochelle Ye, with Graduate Research Director Prof. @kelly-allott.bsky.social.

More on IPS and the Centre of Excellence: ips.orygen.org.au

Established in 2020, the Youth IPS Centre of Excellence collaborates with researchers, service providers, vocational specialists and young people to innovate and deliver supports for services including:
- training
- fidelity reviews
- professional support and coaching.

A huge thank you to the young people who shared their lived experiences to inform and shape these resources!