Australia
In Australia, MCH CARE is coordinated by researchers at Monash University, with a focus on research governance, strategic direction, and national collaboration. Key contributors include Associate Professor Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins, an interdisciplinary researcher in maternal and child health and climate impacts; Dr. Colette Mortreux, whose work centres on gender, climate adaptation, and community-based research; and Dr. Dinesh Bhandari, who brings expertise in program implementation and research ethics. Together, they support cross-country knowledge exchange, coordinate ethical and operational processes, and contribute to national policy dialogues on maternal and child health in the context of climate resilience.
Our research experts:
FOUNDER - MONASH UNIVERSITY
Associate Professor Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins
Associate Professor Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins is a global leader in climate-resilient maternal and child health, bridging science, technology, and community through the MCH-CARE Network.
RESEARCHER - MONASH UNIVERSITY
Dr Colette Montreux
A Human Geography lecturer at Monash University, specialising in climate adaptation, disaster risk, and migration, with a focus on reducing social vulnerability and supporting community wellbeing.
Research Fellow - Planetary Health
Dr Dinesh Bhandari
Dr Dinesh Bhandari is a public health researcher with expertise in climate change, infectious disease, and environmental health, whose work informs global policy and adaptation strategies in low- and middle-income countries.