Erin Hoare is an academic, psychologist, and former professional athlete. Her work focuses on strengthening inclusion to improve mental health.
Erin is Associate Professor of Mental Health, Strategic Program Lead, Manna Institute University of New England, and Honorary Fellow, Deakin University. She was a professional athlete across two codes in netball and AFLW. Her research focuses on addressing major social determinants of mental health including strengthening inclusion, specifically in the area of neurodiversity. She is in the top 5% of world experts for depression. She has published >50 scientific papers including Lancet Psychiatry, and Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. She was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship (relinquished due to COVID-19 disruptions) and holds various leadership and director roles at state- national- and international levels.
Upcoming engagements
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Everymind Prevention in Practice Summit 2025
Keynote: Placed-based, person centred, Associate Professor Erin Hoare
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM AEST
Aerial Function Centre, 235 Jones Street Building 10, Level 7 Ultimo, NSW, Australia 2007
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Australian Association of Psychologists 2025 Members Webinar
Guest presenter: Promoting mental health in sport through neurodiversity, Associate Professor Erin
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM AEST
Online
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GAMeS International Conference for Mental Health and Sport
Emerging keynote: Neurodiversify sport and everyone wins, Associate Professor Erin Hoare
Wed, 19 - Fri, 21 Nov 2025 GMT
London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, UK E20 2ST
News
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1 Sep 2025
ENGAGEMENT: Australian Football League Player Wellbeing and Development Gathering
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25 August 2025
ENGAGEMENT: Women Deliver 2026, Victorian Stakeholder Engagement Forum
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12 June 2025
NEW RESEARCH: Neurodiversity and the mental health and wellbeing of elite athletes
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30 May 2025
MEDIA: NeuroFooty Project launched