Suzanne DawsonDirector

Suzanne is an Occupational Therapist and holds a joint position as a Senior Research Fellow with Flinders University and Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Mental Health Division.

Suzanne has over 25 years’ experience working in mental health services in the UK and Australia. She is a practice-based researcher with a focus on implementation and evaluation of psycho-social evidence-based practices in clinical settings. This includes co-designed inter-disciplinary research that aims to foster positive changes in approaches, practices and culture in mental health care services. Suzanne’s research is informed by the exploration of service users and clinicians experiences of care and aims to improve consumer care outcomes and experiences.