Catherine Mackenzie

Dr. Catherine Mackenzie is a Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University's College of Business, Government and Law, affiliated with the Centre for Social Impact. With over 15 years in social and public health research, her work focuses on co-design, community participation, and applied research methods to address regional, rural, and remote community challenges. She holds a PhD in Public Health (2010) from Flinders University and a BA (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Adelaide (2000).

Education: PhD in Public Health (2010, Flinders University); BA (Hons) in Childbirth, Choice and Culture (2000, Adelaide); BA in Anthropology (1998, Adelaide); Registered Nurse Certificate (1989, St Andrew's Hospital).

Research interests include social determinants of health, women's health, cancer survivorship, and participatory methodologies. She leads the Hearing Country Voices partnership with Uniting Country SA, addressing local health and social issues in regional South Australia. Her recent work emphasizes community engagement through innovative tools like interactive maps and emoji-based research.

Professional roles include membership in the Public Health Association Australia (since 2005), the Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), and teaching experience in medical and health programs.

Her articles span resilience in regional businesses, service evaluations, and interventions targeting social isolation. Grants and partnerships include collaborations with government and NGOs to drive evidence-based policy changes.