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Biography
Dr. Anton Isaacs is a public health physician with an interest in the mental health of rural and medically underserved communities. In India, Anton set up a rural mental health service outside Bangalore which has been successfully integrated into general medical services. His PhD from Monash University focussed on help seeking of Aboriginal men with mental health problems and the response of mental health services to their needs.
With the help of local Aboriginal Elders and mental health professionals, Anton developed an innovative primary health service model for early detection of mental illness among rural Aboriginal men called the Koorie Men's Health Day which is run regularly in Gippsland. More recently, Anton has been involved in mental health program evaluations such as the Aboriginal Youth Suicide prevention program of the Victorian Government and the Partners in Recovery program of Gippsland Medicare Local.
In his current role, Anton also mentors students and hospital clinicians (doctors, nurses and allied health workers) in undertaking short research projects. Anton currently supervises one PhD candidate and is available to supervise 3 more.
Monash teaching commitment
Anton teaching Evidence Based Health Care to Year 3B medical students at Traralgon and Churchill in semester 1 and 2.
Community service
Anton is a past Deputy Chair of the Board of Governance of SNAP Gippsland Inc., a Mental Health Community Support Service based in Gippsland, Victoria.
Keywords
- Mental health services research
- Aboriginal suicide prevention
Network
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Projects 2011 2019
Evaluation of Partners in Recovery longitudinal program data
Sutton, K., Isaacs, A. N. & Beauchamp, A. J.
Gippsland Health Network Limited
31/10/18 → 30/04/19
Project: Research
Evaluation of the partners in recovery initiative for Gippsland
Isaacs, A. N., Dalziel, K. M., Maybery, D. J. & Sutton, K.
1/10/14 → 30/06/15
Project: Research
Advice on suicide Prevention strategy of the Western Australian Mental Health Commission
1/09/14 → 30/09/14
Project: Research
Evaluation of the Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention and Community Support Projects
Isaacs, A. N., Drysdale, M., Maybery, D. J. & Sutton, K.
6/07/11 → 30/09/14
Project: Research
Common mental disorders in Koori men: facilitating case finding and continuity of care.
Isaacs, A. N., D'Amore, A., Gruis, H. A. D., Lampitt, C. & Maybery, D. J.
1/02/11 → 28/09/12
Project: Research
Research Output 2006 2018
Care coordination can enable interagency collaboration in providing comprehensive mental health care for persons with severe and persistent mental illness
Isaacs, A. N., 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Other › peer-review
Concepts, Practices and Advantages of Spirituality Among People with a Chronic Mental Illness in Melbourne
Jones, S., Sutton, K. & Isaacs, A., 1 Jan 2018, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of Religion and Health. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Delivering a diploma of community services (alcohol and other drugs and mental health) in the remote town of Katherine (NT): a case study
Girdler, X., Dhu, J. & Isaacs, A., 1 Jan 2018, In : Advances in Mental Health. 16, 1, p. 77-87 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Enabling interagency collaboration in providing comprehensive mental health care: the rise of the care coordinator
Isaacs, A. N. & Fenn, S., 1 Aug 2018, In : Australasian Psychiatry. 26, 4, p. 438-439 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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Lower Income Levels in Australia Are Strongly Associated With Elevated Psychological Distress: Implications for Healthcare and Other Policy Areas
Isaacs, A. N., Enticott, J., Meadows, G. & Inder, B., 26 Oct 2018, In : Frontiers in Psychiatry. 9, 9 p., 536.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
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Prizes
Award for Outstanding Contribution
Anton Neville Isaacs (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Early Career Researcher publication prize
Anton Neville Isaacs (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Paul Harris Fellow (non Rotarian)
Anton Neville Isaacs (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities 2011 2016
Advances in Mental Health (Journal)
Anton Isaacs (Guest editor)2016
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Doctoral student supervision
Anton Isaacs (Supervisor)2015 → 2021
Activity: Teaching Engagements › Mentor/ Internship supervision
TheMHS Summer Forum 2015
Anton Isaacs (Invited speaker)19 Feb 2015 → 20 Feb 2015
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Invited Delegate - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health Round Table
Anton Isaacs (Contributor)23 Jun 2014 → 24 Jun 2014
Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Anton Isaacs (Member)13 Jun 2012
Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press / Media
Stop Male Suicide in Victoria Seminar
26/06/17
1 media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Koorie Men's Health Day - Interview with People First Radio, Vancouver
17/06/16
1 media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview