Dr Jane Fischer
Casual Professional
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Dr Jane Fischer has held academic and government appointments in public health, primarily in alcohol & other drugs related positions, for over 20 years in Brisbane (Queensland) and Adelaide (South Australia).
She holds a PhD in public health, and has research interests focused upon reducing harm associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use; quality of life; and vulnerable populations, particularly women.
2015 Doctorate of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Thesis: Beyond Pleasure: a study into the quality of life of drug users
2006 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Brisbane, Queensland
1996 Master of Social Planning and Development, The University of Queensland
- Thesis: The Politicisation of Cannabis in Queensland
1992 Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: Cultural anthropology; Major: Government), The University of Queensland
- Social work undergraduate and postgraduate education and training in alcohol and other drug and quality of life.
- Online learning
- Workforce Development
Currently developing a track record in wider community engagement. For e.g. an invited member on the following (selected) committees:
- Women’s Alcohol and Other Drug Services Development Program Advisory Group, NADA, New South Wales (August 2013 – June 2015) (overseeing the development of a workers resource resource on women in AOD treatment; and grant selection for projects concerned with women in AOD treatment)
- Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Treatment Services Measurement Working Group, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Strategy Unit, Mental Health Directorate, Division of the Chief Health Officer, Queensland Health (2010–2012) (identification of AOD treatment outcomes measures)
- Health Practitioner Research Committee: Implementation of the Health Practitioner Award, Queensland Health (2007-2009).
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
South Australia | Northern Territory
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