Ms Fiona Little
Mental Health Academic
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health (Nursing)
- Email:fiona.little@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 67553523
Career Summary
Biography
Ms Fiona Little is an Academic Mental Health Nurse at the University of Newcastle, Department of Rural Health where she has been employed since 2007. She is a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing and has 30 years’ experience in mental health nursing. Ms Little graduated in 1988 from the Armidale College of Advanced Education and worked initially in the acute mental health setting. Her experience includes the establishment of a nurse-led consultation liaison mental health nursing service from 2001-2007 to Emergency Department, Intensive Care and general wards of Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. Ms Little worked in this role as a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the role developing into a Transitional Nurse Practitioner position. Ms Little was appointed as an Accredited Person from 2003-2007 by the NSW Health Department pursuant to the Mental Health Act 1990 (NSW).
Since 2007, Ms Little has worked in an academic role in University Department of Rural Health Mental Health Academic program. The MHA program focuses on four key performance domains including
(1) improving access to mental health services
(2) improving the ability for health professionals to recognise and manage mental health issues
(3) enhancing community awareness
(4) providing opportunity for mentoring and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Ms Little completed her Masters of Nursing (Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2008.Her research interests include workforce development, promoting the role of the mental health nursing profession in rural practice, developing and evaluating service delivery models in primary health care and incorporating inter professional learning into clinical practice.
Rural mental health workforce development, Interprofessional learning and service models, Perinatal mental health
Teaching Expertise
Consultation Liaison mental health in rural practice, Therapeutic nursing interventions, Risk management, Clinical Supervision, Perinatal mental health
Administrative Expertise
Australian Rural Health Education Network-Mental Health Academic Network Chair-2007-2013
Qualifications
- Master of Nursing (Mental Hlth-Nurse Practitioner), University of Western Sydney
- Diploma in Health Science (Nursing), Armidale College of Advanced Education
- Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health), University of Western Sydney
Keywords
- Clinical supervision
- Interprofessional models of care in rural health
- Mental Health
- Mental health nursing professional development
- Perinatal mental health
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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420504 | Mental health nursing | 100 |
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/9/2001 - 1/7/2007 | Clinical Nurse Consultant-Mental Health Consultation Liaison | Hunter New England Local Health District |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/7/2007 - 1/10/2007 | Transitional Nurse Practitioner Mental Health | Hunter New England Local Health District |
Awards
Recognition
Year | Award |
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2011 |
NSW Premier's Award Finalist NSW Health |
2011 |
HNEH Quality Award Finalist Hunter New England Health |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (3 outputs)
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2016 | Little FH, Croker E, 'Collaborating within professions: Many layers and many roles', Collaborating in Healthcare Reinterpreting Therapeutic Relationships, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 157-166 (2016) [B1] | Nova | |||
2014 |
Little FH, Brown L, Grotowski M, Harris D, 'Interprofessional Relationships in Healthcare Practice', Health Practice Relationships, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 143-152 (2014) [B1]
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2010 |
Brown LJ, Little FH, 'Nourishing networks: Using information technology and mentoring to promote interdisciplinary education and training in rural areas', A Bright Future For Rural Health: Evidence-Based Policy And Practice In Rural And Remote Australian Health Care, Australian Rural Health Education Network, Canberra, ACT 82-84 (2010) [B2]
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Journal article (6 outputs)
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2019 |
Little F, Hazelton M, Higgins I, Croker A, 'Integrating workplace thriving into the discourse supporting strength-based mental health nursing recruitment and retention strategies', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 28 27-27 (2019)
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2019 |
Little F, Croker A, Carey TA, 'Valued but tenuous? Postgraduate clinical psychology placements for psychology students in rural and remote areas - implications for future directions', Rural and Remote Health, 19 (2019) [C1]
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2017 | Little F, Stokes-Parish JB, Hawkins NL, Collier J, 'Rurally located academics for undergraduate nursing placements for students who 'go rural'', Australian Nursing Midwifery Journal, Volume 25 45-45 (2017) | ||||||||||
2016 |
Little FH, Pierce D, Bennett-Levy J, Isaacs A, Bridgman H, Lutkin S, et al., 'Mental health academics in rural and remote Australia', Rural and Remote, 16 1-11 (2016) [C1]
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2014 | Little FH, Galloway A, 'Early years outreach clinic defeating barriers to perinatal mental health care in rural Australia', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 21 51-51 (2014) [E3] | ||||||||||
2012 |
Little FH, Brown LJ, Grotowski M, Harris D, 'Nourishing networks: An interprofessional learning model and its application to the Australian rural health workforce', Rural and Remote Health, 12 1-7 (2012) [C1]
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Conference (31 outputs)
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2022 |
Little F, Croker A, Hazelton M, Higgins I, 'Thriving at work: Interpreting the perspectives of rural nurses providing mental health care', Gold Coast, QLD (2022)
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2022 |
Little F, Croker A, Hazelton M, Higgins I, 'Thriving at work: Insights for workforce development from the perspective of mental health nursing', Gold Coast, QLD (2022)
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2021 |
Little F, Fisher K, Morgan R, Weiley S, Depczynski J, 'Valuing Research Within Nursing Education and Practice: Shaping Future Perspective Through Conversation', Newcastle, NSW (2021)
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2015 | Little FH, 'Incorporating biofeedback into the rural primary healthcare setting', 8th Primary Mental Health Care Conference, Canberra (2015) [E3] | ||||
2015 |
Harris D, Grotowski M, Brown L, Little F, 'Riding the wave of success: revamping the Nourishing Networks education program', ANZAED's 13th Annual Conference, Gold Coast (2015) [E3]
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2014 | Little FH, Galloway A, 'The Early Years Outreach Clinic: Demonstrating leadership and collaboration for perinatal mental health nursing in primary health', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Melbourne (2014) [E3] | ||||
2013 | Schlicht K, Little FH, 'Preparing the psychology profession to work in rural and remote communities - are we doing enough?', Handbook of the 5th Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium, Geelong, VIC (2013) [E3] | Nova | |||
2013 | Roufeil L, Little FH, 'Promoting best practice in the provision of rural mental health student placements', Proceedings of the 12th National Rural Health Conference, Adelaide (2013) [E2] | Nova | |||
2012 | Hawkins R, Little FH, Olds K, 'The Supervision Training Project', 4th Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium. Conference Proceedings 2012, Adelaide, SA (2012) [E2] | Nova | |||
2012 | Little FH, Mills J, Sutton K, 'Putting people first: Shaping the future of rural mental health clinical placements across Australia', 4th Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, Adelaide, SA (2012) [E3] | ||||
2010 | Little FH, 'Growing your own mental health workforce - The development and implementation of a unique Primary Mental Health Internship Program', 2nd Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium: 'Winds Of Change' - New Perspectives on Rural and Remote Mental Health. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3] | ||||
2010 | Galloway A, Little FH, 'Life Solutions North West: Promoting a creative model of rural primary mental health practice through interprofessional learning and competency development', All Together Better Health 5 Conference. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3] | ||||
2010 |
Little FH, Brown LJ, Pryor D, Harris D, Grotowski M, 'Nourishing Networks: Innovation in interprofessional learning for rural clinicians working with eating disorder clients', All Together Better Health 5 Conference. Program, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Brown LJ, Harris D, Little FH, Grotowski M, 'Challenges of delivering an inter-professional education program for rural clinicians working with eating disorder clients', National SARRAH Conference 2010 Conference. Program, Broome, WA (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Harris D, Brown LJ, Little FH, Pryor D, Grotowski M, 'Nourishing networks: An innovative program for rural health professionals working with eating disorder clients', Nutrition & Dietetics, Melbourne, Australia (2010) [E3]
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2009 | Crisp S, Little FH, 'Rural psychologists' perceptions of changes to Australian psychology accreditation', 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference: Abstracts and Presentations, Adelaide, SA (2009) [E3] | ||||
2009 |
Harris D, Grotowski M, Brown LJ, Little FH, Pryor D, 'Nourishing networks: Learning and development program', 7th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders: Programme and Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Little FH, Brown LJ, Pryor D, Harris D, Grotowski M, 'Nourishing networks: Utilising information technology and mentoring to promote education and training in rural areas', NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2009: Program Book, Tamworth, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2008 | Little FH, 'Differences and divergence: A review of clinical outcomes from a rural based community mental health service', 14th Annual Hunter Mental Health Conference: Conference Program, Newcastle, NSW (2008) [E3] | ||||
2008 | Little FH, 'Old problems, new models: Developing a sustainable workforce through diversity and partnerships', 18th Annual TheMHS Conference: Book of Abstracts, Auckland, NZ (2008) [E3] | ||||
2008 | Pryor D, Little FH, 'An integrated community model of rural and remote mental health service delivery', NSW Rural and Remote Health Conference 2008: Conference Program, Coffs Harbour, NSW (2008) [E3] | ||||
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Report (4 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2021 |
Croker A, Fisher K, Wakely K, Cooper E, Grotowski M, Cone L, et al., 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Pedagogical and equity implications of videoconferencing for higher education students learning in rural areas', Excellence for Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) in Teaching for Equity in Higher Education (2021)
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2019 |
Croker A, Wakely K, Brown L, Cone L, Cooper E, De Silva L, et al., 'Out of sight, out of mind?: Pedagogical and equity implications of videoconferencing for healthcare students education in rural areas' (2019)
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2015 |
Wilson R, Little F, O'Brien A, Gray M, Finn A, 'Hunter & Central Coast ICTN. Scoping novel rural mental health clinical
placements for undergraduate nursing and social work students in Northern NSW. Final Report: 20th November 2015', Australian Government. Department of Health, 32 (2015)
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2015 |
Little F, O'Brien AP, Gray M, Wilson R, Finn A, 'Scoping novel rural mental health clinical placements for undergraduate nursing and social work students in Northern NSW, Final Report:', Funded by the Hunter & Central Coast ICTN, 31 (2015) [R1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 3 |
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Total funding | $27,039 |
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20152 grants / $25,815
Scoping novel rural mental health clinical placements for undergraduate nursing and social work students in northern NSW$25,065
Funding body: Mid North Coast Local Health District
Funding body | Mid North Coast Local Health District |
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Project Team | Ms Fiona Little, Professor Tony O'Brien, Emeritus Professor Mel Gray, Dr Rhonda Wilson, Mr Graeme Kershaw |
Scheme | Hunter and Coast ICTN Research and Quality Improvement Small Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1500768 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
8th Primary Mental Health Care Conference, Canberra Australia, 13-14 March 2015$750
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Ms Fiona Little |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1500328 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20131 grants / $1,224
5th Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, Geelong Australia, 14-15 October 2013$1,224
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Ms Fiona Little |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1301093 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Ms Fiona Little
Position
Mental Health Academic
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Nursing
Contact Details
fiona.little@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 67553523 |
Fax | (02) 67612355 |
Office
Building | Tamworth Education Centre |
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Location | Tamworth , |