Senior Lecturer
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
I am an early career researcher and senior lecturer, with experience in conducting qualitative health research with marginalised and vulnerable groups. My work to date has largely centred on the social, cultural and economic influences people's relationships with food. As a researcher, I am particularly interested in inclusive child-centred methodologies, on the premise that children can make meaningful contributions to research and practice. Alongside my academic position, I am the President of the Australian Health Promotion Association (SA Branch). This role has enabled me to develop strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills and has afforded me opportunities to work with stakeholders to advocate for a broad range of public policies and initiatives.
2019
Flinders University Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation Funding ($25000)
2018
ARC Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Research Mentoring Scheme (University of Melbourne)
Flinders University Vice Chancellor's Award for Early Career Researchers
Flinders University College of EPSW Teaching Award
Flinders University College of EPSW Research Grant ($8000)
Healthy Development Adelaide International Travel Grant ($1000)
Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior High Impact Award
2017
Flinders University Building Research Leaders Program
Flinders University Mentoring Program
2016
Flinders University EHL Faculty Small Research Grant ($1735)
Healthy Development Adelaide International Travel Grant ($1000)
2015
Elected representative - Global Young Scientists Summit, Singapore
2013
Healthy Development Adelaide International Travel Grant ($1000)
Healthy Development Adelaide/Channel 7 Research Foundation Top Up Scholarship 2012-13 ($9000)
2012
Flinders University Academic Internship Program
Flinders University EHL Faculty Project Funding ($1000)
2011
Australian Postgraduate Award (2011-13)
Young Scholar Award (27th ACHPER International Conference)
3MT Competition Winner - School of Education, EHL Faculy, 2nd Runner Up Flinders University Final
Research Groups & Professional Associations
Reviewer
Media
Courier Mail Brisbane: Kids at risk of fear of 'fatness' (26.6.19) (pdf)
Herald Sun Melbourne: Kids wellbeing at risk over body image (26.6.19) (pdf)
Interview with 5AA - Prevention is better than cure (22.1.18) (mp3)
The Advertiser - Illnesses that can be avoided: A time bomb (22.1.18) (pdf)
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