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Katrina Ward

Registered Nurse, Counsellor and Mental Health Nurse
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.

Katrina Ward is a descendant of the Ngiyampaa people of the Wongaibon nation whose country is in the Central West NSW.

Katrina has worked in the health sector most of her lifetime specialising in the mental health sector. Her zest for learning and lived experience has contributed to her developing a wealth of knowledge and skills in the areas of social and emotional wellbeing, suicide intervention, grief and loss, substance abuse and family violence. Katrina has studied intensively, and she is passionate in promoting and improving the wellbeing of all individuals through applying culturally safe practice. She has completed the MBA, Master Nursing (Mental Health), Bachelor of Nursing and Diploma of Counselling specialling in Social Emotional Wellbeing. She is currently working toward completion of her PhD focusing on ‘Keeping Well’ for First Nation Young People.

Katrina is currently employed in the role of Chief Operations Manager for the Brewarrina and Walgett Aboriginal Medical Services.

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.