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  • Webinar panellist

Kate Cogan

Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Vic
Panellists have generously contributed to our CPD webinars. Please note that they are not employed by MHPN, and we are unable to contact them or provide referrals on your behalf. Please do not send us patient details.

Kate has experience across both public and private tertiary health services, primary health, research and tertiary / university education services.

Kate is a Registered Nurse with post graduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, she is also a registered clinical family therapist, has post graduate studies in organisational management and has a Masters in Conflict Resolution. Kate’s previous management and clinical experience and qualifications have been the foundation to her current leadership role at Outcome Health.

She established the MHNI Program in the Eastern Region of Melbourne with the highest GP uptake in the Nation.

Kate set up the “world first” Ambulance Triage service for Mental Health across the state of Victoria. This service has grown since inception and we have earlier this year taken over 100,000 calls with an 85% average downgrade.

Kate is also a credentialing reviewer for the ACMHN.

The Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN) respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri and the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which our office is situated. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Find out more.