Nicholas Da Silva is a Research Associate in the Curtin University School of Population Health, where he contributes to a range of public health and youth mental health research initiatives. He completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Curtin University and has since developed expertise in participatory research, youth co-design, and community engagement.

His research focuses on youth mental health, disaster resilience, health equity, and the meaningful involvement of young people in the design and delivery of services and programs. Nicholas is a key member of the Crisis to Calm project, a youth-led initiative co-designing and evaluating a strengths-based disaster mental health program for young people. He also contributes to projects exploring climate change and youth wellbeing, digital health and social media influences, and improving outcomes for diverse and underserved communities.

Nicholas has extensive experience working alongside young people, community organisations, government agencies, and lived experience advisors to ensure research translates into practical, youth-informed solutions that support mental health, resilience, and community wellbeing.