Dr Yilma Woldgabreal

Adjunct Academic Status

College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences

+61 428 108 877

yilma.woldgabreal@flinders.edu.au

Law & Commerce

Yilma is an adjunct senior lecturer, researcher and a registered psychologist, with more than 24 years of experience both in community correctional and prison settings. His research interests focus on forensic psychology risk assessment, challenges facing ethnic minorities within the criminal justice system, and strengths-based rehabilitation practices, including positive psychology interventions with individuals who have committed offences.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Planning, Flinders University
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), Flinders University
Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies, University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Science (Psychology Honours), University of Southern Queensland
PhD (Psychology), Deakin University

Honours, awards and grants

Australian Corrections Medal (ACM), awarded for distinguished service in corrections (2024)
Maconochie National Prize of the Australian Psychological Society, College of Forensic Psychologists (2017)
Individual Commendation, Department for Correctional Services (2016)
PhD Research Degree Scholarship (2012-2016)

Key responsibilities

Principal Advisor, African Australian Services, Department for Correctional Services
Chair of the Policy and Clinical Research Interest Group, Department for Correctional Services
AHPRA (Psychology Board of Australia) Approved Supervisor
Adjunct Senior Lecturer