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Monika Merkes

Honorary Associate, Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing at La Trobe University

Summary

Monika Merkes is a social researcher and policy consultant who has worked in state and local governments, the community sector and academia.

Experience

  • Director, Direct Communications and Research 2000 – present
  • Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University 2007 – 2009

Education

  • La Trobe University, Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health), 2004
  • La Trobe University, Master of Health Sciences, 1996
  • La Trobe University, Bachelor of Social Work, 1989

Research Areas

  • Public Health And Health Services (1117)
  • Public Policy (160510)
  • Health Policy (160508)