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PhD Student Profile

Tess Tsindos
Personal Details
Name: Tess Tsindos 
Telephone: +61 03 9903 1655
Email: tess.nagorka-tsindos@med.monash.edu.au
Research
PhD Topic: The Manningham Study: Loneliness and Self-Rated Health Status of Chinese and Anglo-Australian Seniors
Stage: Confirmation, December 2008
Supervisors:
LINK TO PREVIOUS RESEARCH OUTPUT
Research Interest: Ageing, Loneliness, Health, Social Determinants of health
Study
M.A. (Counselling and Personnel Services)
University of Maryland, USA
B.A. (Criminal Justice)
University of Maryland, USA
Professional Background
Duration Designation
2009-current Research Fellow
Department of Health Social Science
School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Monash University
2008-2009 Director People and Culture
Endeavour College of Natural Health
1996-2008 Manager
Aged and Disability Support Services
Manningham City Council
1991-1995 COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT- VICTORIA
i) Manager Financial Services, Department of Finance
ii) Program Coordinator, Department of Finance Staff Development and EEO Secretariat
iii) Executive Officer Corporate Staff Development, Department of Human Services and Health
iv) Project Officer Disability Services Branch, Department of Human Services and Health
Other Achievements

Box Hill Institute of TAFE Centre for Health and Community Services - 2000 Graduation Ceremony Address.

In the role of Manager, Aged and Disability Support Services, Manningham City Council (1996-2008)- Key External Recognition

2006 - Commendation, Australian Government National Award for Local Government - Planning for an Ageing Community.

2001 - Finalist, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - National Work and Family Awards for demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in the development and implementation of work/life policies, practices and initiatives and understanding and responding to work/life needs of employees.

2001- Winner, LGPro (Local Government Professionals) Award for Innovation in Developing and Marketing of an Induction and Training Manual.

2001 - Commendation, National Awards for Innovation in Local Government for Making a Difference to Worker Wellbeing - Implementing a Proactive Health and Safety System in a Difficult Work Environment.

2001 - Finalist, National Safety Awards of Excellence, Category 4: Best Company-Wide OH&S Training Program.

2000 - Winner, Community Services & Health Industry Training Awards for Employer Achievement in Creating a Learning Environment.

2000 - Winner, Premier's Award for Continuous Improvement in Local Government.

1999 - Winner, Victorian Training Awards - Employer of the Year, Public Enterprise Award.