
Dr Sadhbh Joyce
Principal Psychologist & co-founder
Mindarma
Dr Sadhbh (Sive) Joyce) is the Principal Psychologist, meditation teacher and co-founder of Mindarma. She is an External Fellow with the Black Dog Institute and UNSW Medicine. Sadhbh has over 18 years’ experience working in mental health. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as occupational rehabilitation. She provides evidence-based therapy to those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and workplace injury. Following her research with first-responders, Sadhbh co-founded Mindarma in 2016 with the aim of bringing proactive evidence-based initiatives to the workplace. This multi award-winning program teaches practical skills and strategies that improve psychological wellbeing, resilience and mental health literacy. Mindarma has been adopted as a core workplace mental health initiative by numerous organisations including New South Wales Ambulance, Ambulance Victoria, NSW Health, Department of Fire and Emergency Services Western Australia, Department of Communities and Justice NSW, Acciona, Office of Small and Family Business SA, UNSW Law, University of Wollongong, TAFE QLD, TAFE NSW and the Department of Environment and Science QLD. Sadhbh was recently awarded the Australian Psychological Society Significant Contribution Award in recognition of her successful translational research.
SESSIONS
Day 2
9:05
Mentally Healthy Workplaces as a National Priority
Discuss the compelling productivity and economic case for why investing in preventative workplace mental health strategies is non-negotiable for Australian businesses and our national economy.
Learn the core, evidence-based components of a successful national framework for mentally healthy workplaces.
What specific role must government play, and what priorities must be embedded in the next National Agreement, to support and scale these preventative initiatives across all Australian industries?
Dr Sadhbh Joyce, Principal Psychologist & co-founder, Mindarma
Day 2
11:45
“Better Access” Under the Microscope
How do practices manage Mental Health treatment plan referrals and ensure compliance when a patient sees multiple GPs (e.g., a regular GP and a headspace GP)?
How does the shift to time-tiered billing impact practice revenue, and what are the critical factors to consider when reviewing your billing model?
Redefining the GP's Role in Stepped Care: What are the new decision points for referring patients, and how do practitioners practically navigate the pathways for moderate vs. complex cases under the new guidelines?
Kim Poyner, Founder, Medicoach
Dr Sadhbh Joyce, Principal Psychologist & co-founder, Mindarma
Chris Smeed, CEO & Founder, Cubiko