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Personal profile
Biography
Clare has a background in occupational therapy, health promotion, the prevention of violence against women and education. Her PhD thesis explored the barriers and facilitators of the delivery of allied health interventions that address the community participation of stroke survivors.
Clare works at Monash Rural Health in the role of Lecturer - Rural Mental Health. She is currently focused on the facilitation of mental health placements for allied health students in rural and regional settings.
Research interests
- Developments in mental health
- Allied health education
- Work integrated learning
- The community participation of stroke survivors
Community service
- Board member of Gippsland Disability Advocacy Inc
- Accredited Instructor of Standard Mental Health First Aid
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Enhancing Chronic Disease Self Management Skills via Interprofessional Learning and Practice
Chesters, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Burley, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & McHugh, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Australia)
6/07/09 → 20/05/10
Project: Research
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Strengthening National Rural Disability Research Capacity Through a Community of Practice
Wakely, L. (Leading Author), Quilliam, C., Bagley, K., Stubbs, C., Bailie, J., Spong, J., McHugh, C., Ellis, N., Fallon, T., Doney, R., French, L., Clarke, J. & McKinstry, C., Dec 2025, In: Australian Journal of Rural Health. 33, 6, 6 p., e70131.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Training mental health promotion workers in programme evaluation
Reupert, A., McHugh, C., Maybery, D. & Mitchell, D., 2012, In: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 19, 1, p. 31 - 39 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Health promoting health services: A review of the evidence
McHugh, C., Robinson, A. & Chesters, J. E., 2010, In: Health Promotion International. 25, 2, p. 230 - 237 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
35 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
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Monash FMNHS Early Career Researcher Symposium, 2023
McHugh, C. (Member of programme committee)
1 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Gippsland Allied Health Symposium, 2023
McHugh, C. (Member of programme committee)
17 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Student Training in Rural Communities
McHugh, C. (Fellow)
3 Jun 2022 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching