Archaeobotanist Dr Anna Florin is the recipient of the 2026 Max Crawford Medal for her groundbreaking scholarship of ancient foodways.
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12 August 2026
State Library of NSW
2026 Dr Ben Haneman Memorial Lecture
How can our mental health system thrive? The 2026 Dr Ben Haneman Memorial Lecture by Professor Hans Pols FAHA explores the origins of community mental health in Australia.
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