Rate My Professor Dianne Wynaden

Emeritus Professor Dianne Wynaden AM is a leading figure in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University, serving as Professor of Mental Health in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine from 2010 to 2020. With more than 50 years of experience in mental health nursing, she has significantly shaped education, research, and clinical leadership in the field over her 34-year tenure at Curtin University. Wynaden holds a PhD with Chancellor's commendation in Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (2003), a Master of Science in Health Sciences, and a degree in Nursing Education, all obtained from Curtin University. She held leadership positions, led interdisciplinary research teams, served on the university's Human Research Ethics Committee, contributed to diversity initiatives, and acted as Clinical Consultant with Fremantle Mental Health Services from 1998 to 2016, while continuing as Adjunct Senior Researcher at Fremantle Hospital. Her advisory roles include membership on the Western Australian Mental Health Advisory Council (2011-2018), the Western Australia Mental Health Commission, aged care advisory groups, and national taskforces on mental health nursing education and practice standards.

Wynaden's research emphasizes improving physical health outcomes for individuals with mental illness, mental health nursing education, stigma reduction, and integrating practice, research, and education. She has secured funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and other bodies, supervised PhD and Master's students, authored over 125 publications, and served on journal editorial boards. Notable works include 'Male nurses' experiences of providing intimate care for women clients in mental health settings' (Inoue et al., 2006) and 'The Silence of Mental Health Issues Within University Environments: A Quantitative Study' (Wynaden et al., 2014). Her impact is evidenced by keynote presentations and policy contributions. Awards include Member of the Order of Australia for service to academic and clinical mental health nursing, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Mental Health Nurse of the Year (2013), Lifetime Achievement Honour at the Western Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards (2019), Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Support (2013), and Eminent Scientist of the Year in Nursing and Mental Health (2009). She is a Fellow and Life Member of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.