Assoc. Prof. Helen Almond
Head – School, School of Nursing, IHM
BIO
Helen is a passionate healthcare leader with more than 40 years of experience as a registered nurse and sick children’s nurse. Holding a PhD in Digital Health and Informatics and an MSc in Clinical Nursing (Nurse Practitioner UK), she is a leading expert in digital health, informatics, and clinical nursing.
As the Head of School for Nursing, Helen is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare education, research, and delivery. She leads innovative initiatives to drive change in the healthcare landscape, ensuring that nursing professionals are equipped with the skills to succeed in an evolving environment. Helen also plays a vital role in national healthcare policy as a Digital Health Adviser and external Clinical Governance committee member, contributing to the Australian Digital Health Agency’s Framework for Delivery.
A Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, vice chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Network, and vice chair (communications) of the International Medical Informatics Association, Helen is at the forefront of transformative healthcare leadership. Her research focuses on the impact of digital health technologies on person-centred care for vulnerable communities, reinforcing her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for all.