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Whole-school approaches to health promotion: The critical role of schools in promoting adolescent health and wellbeing, with Dr. Jennifer Dam
October 30, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Dr Jennifer Dam is a researcher and lecturer in adolescent health at the University of Melbourne, with a PhD in knowledge translation. Her work focuses on improving adolescent wellbeing through evidence-informed policy and practice. Jennifer leads the Health-Promoting Schools portfolio at the Centre for Adolescent Health, coordinating regional initiatives that support whole-school approaches to health promotion. She has delivered large-scale, cross-sector projects in education and health, and brings deep expertise in stakeholder engagement and program development. Her current work centres on bridging research and practice through innovative education programs, stakeholder engagement,
Event host: Dr. Stephanie Begun, Associate Professor and RBC Chair in Applied Social Work Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work; Co-Founder and Co-Director, Youth Wellness Lab
Location: Room 548, FIFSW, 246 Bloor Street West