Holly Moss
Research Assistant
BEd
holly.moss@telethonkids.org.au
Pronouns: She/Her
Holly Moss is a research assistant on the Youth Mental Health team at The Kids Research Institute Australia working under Dr Yael Perry. Holly previously worked in the education sector as a primary teacher at a local primary school whilst she studied a Master of Sexology (Professional) at Curtin University. Holly’s projects at the institute involve the intersection of LGBTQI+ youth mental health and digital technology. She is particularly interested in supporting LGBTQI+ young people across all aspects of their lives and has been a strong ally for LGBTQI+ people for many years. Holly is also interested in how to utilise technology in innovative and creative ways and particularly how it can be used in health and education sectors.
Projects
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Training for Medical and Psychology Students
This research aims to improve the mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals through enhanced inclusive practice training for trainee health professionals.
QMAP: Mapping journeys of digital and face-to-face mental health support in LGBTQA+ young people living in Australia
This project aims to visually map the journeys and experiences of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia with lived experience of accessing mental health support through formal healthcare, youth and community services, and informal networks of care.
Transforming Families
We want to better understand the relationship between parents/carers and their children who identify as trans or gender diverse with the aim of improving the well-being of the whole family.
November 2020
SPARX-T: An online game to prevent depression in trans young people
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) [Curtin University]
- Master of Sexology (Professional) [Curtin University]