Alyssa Venning

Alyssa Venning is a Lecturer in the School of Public Health & Social Work at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her work focuses on social work education, disability policy, and the intersection of technology with healthcare practices. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Education from Central Queensland University.

Research Interests: Alyssa’s research explores critical issues in social work practice, including the ethics of trigger warnings in healthcare education, disability support systems under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and the role of technology in remote work during public health crises like the pandemic. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges policy analysis, healthcare ethics, and organizational collaboration.

Publications: Her recent work critiques trigger warnings in professional training (2025), examines NDIS implementation challenges (2023), and analyzes technological adaptations in social work during lockdowns (2022). These studies emphasize practical solutions to systemic barriers in public health and disability advocacy.

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