Biography
I have developed a strong reputation in health services research and social epidemiology. My work has a unique focus, bringing an evidence and intervention based approach to understanding complex social issues. My work has two equity focused streams; addressing disparities in health service use and examining the effectiveness of interventions in reducing health inequalities. My findings have influenced immediate policy decisions, and have contributed to the overall body of knowledge. I have published around 60 peer-reviewed publications (and have submitted a further seven), 17 major reports and 8 book chapters. I have given 33 conference presentations and four of which have been invited presentations. I have attracted nearly $4 million in funding through competitive grants and tenders since starting at CHPPE. I have collaborated with other eminent researchers in my field, both nationally and internationally.
Research Expertise and International Linkages
Research Expertise
Qualifications, Honours, Fellowships and Other
Awards
Qualifications
| Title |
Institution |
Date Awarded |
Abbreviation |
| Bachelor of Science in Psychology |
University of New South Wales |
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| Doctor of Philosophy |
University of New South Wales |
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Memberships
| Membership Type |
Membership Body |
Description |
Start Date |
End Date |
| Member |
Australian Psychological Society |
MAPS |
01-Jul-2008 |
01-Jul-2009 |
Other Awards
| Award Type |
Awarding Body |
Comments |
Date Awarded |
| Other (Award) |
Young Tall Poppy |
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06-Apr-2002 |
Government Research Classifications
Research Fields, Courses and Discipline Classifications
Socio-Economic Objective Classifications
Grants and Contracts
Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies awarded to the University of Melbourne as the administering institution (since 2003) as recorded in Themis Agreements.
Grants
| Title |
Role |
Funding Source |
Scheme |
Award Date |
| Strengthening the relationship between policy and epidemiology in addressing social determinants of health |
Chief Investigator |
NHMRC |
Population Health Career Development Award |
01/01/2004 |
| Contribution and interactions of individual, community and environmental characteristics on health |
Chief Investigator |
VIC HEALTH |
Senior/Public Health Research Fellowships (VIC HEALTH PROMOTION FOUNDATION) |
01/01/2004 |
| Responding to health inequalities: investigating the impact of Neighbourhood Renewal on health & well-being in disadvantaged Victorian communities |
Chief Investigator |
DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES |
Victorian Department of Human Services Public Health Research Projects |
01/05/2006 |
| Culturally appropriate general practice services for Aboriginal Australians |
Chief Investigator |
NHMRC |
Project Grants |
01/01/2008 |
| Agreements as a mechanism for community participation in health policy:Understanding process and evaluating effectiveness |
Chief Investigator |
AUST RESEARCH COUNCIL |
Future Fellowships |
09/09/2009 |
Contracts
| Title |
Role |
Funding Source |
Award Date |
| OZCO ARTS IN HEALTH STRATEGY |
Chief Investigator |
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS |
26/08/2006 |
| EVALUATION OF BUILDING BRIDGES PHASE 11 (EVALUATING PRACTICE TO REDUCE DISCRIMINATION AFFECTING CALD COMMUNITIES) |
Chief Investigator |
VIC HEALTH |
16/04/2008 |
| EVALUATION OF THE 'GO FOR YOUR LIFE' BEING ACTIVE AND EATING WELL INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE |
Chief Investigator |
DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES |
01/09/2008 |
| IMPROVING THE IDENTIFICATION OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE OF MAINSTREAM GENERAL PRACTICE |
Chief Investigator |
CRC FOR ABORIGINAL HEALTH |
15/01/2009 |
Publications
Publications produced at the University of Melbourne and reported in the Annual Publications Collection and 'Research Report' since 2001. The Themis Publications module, released in November 2006, allows additional publications from previous institutions and publications from past years to be entered.
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