Eleanor is a graduate researcher with La Trobe University undertaking her Doctor of Clinical Science, and studying factors impacting access and suitability of Australian public mental health services for Autistic individuals and individuals with ADHD also experiencing mental illness. She has strong interests in codesign research, mental health, and neurodiversity-affirming mental health practice.

Eleanor also currently works for Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services as the Occupational Therapy Research & Translation Lead and Community Group Program Coordinator.  She has a strong background in public mental health services in Australia, working since 2012 in occupational therapist and key clinician roles, as well as in multiple leadership and quality improvement roles.  She also works in sessional/casual academic roles with universities.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eleanor-takin-nee-guinn-1b2a5672