Noel Altarejos Mendoza is an AHPRA-endorsed Nurse Practitioner specialising in mental health, backed by a wealth of hands-on clinical experience spanning over a decade in acute, chronic, and complex care across both inpatient and specialist private practice settings. He completed his Master of Nurse Practitioner at Flinders University and holds graduate diplomas in Mental Health Nursing and Addiction Studies from the University of Tasmania, as well as postgraduate qualifications from the Philippines. With a strong background in private mental health care—including leadership as Associate Nurse Unit Manager at South Eastern Private Hospital—Noel provides advanced psychiatric assessment, medication management, and tailored, recovery-focused interventions for a wide range of mental health conditions.
As a Nurse Practitioner, Noel is proficient in advanced biopsychosocial assessment, diagnosis and management of complex psychiatric and substance use disorders, prescribing, medication safety, and comprehensive risk management. He is deeply committed to delivering holistic, person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care, incorporating psychoeducation and support for clients and their families. His approach is collaborative and compassionate, underpinned by cultural inclusivity, multidisciplinary leadership, and continuous professional development.
Noel regularly contributes to education for patients, families, and colleagues and advocates passionately for mental health awareness, safe practice, and quality improvement across all service settings. He is fluent in English and Filipino. He is an active member of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, and Drug and Alcohol Nurses Australasia.
Beyond clinical practice, Noel values research, lifelong learning, and mentorship, with a strong focus on empowering others through evidence-based care and ongoing professional growth.