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Justen O'Connor is an Associate Professor in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education at Monash University’s Faculty of Education. He also serves as Associate Dean (Staffing and Strategy), demonstrating leadership in academic administration. His research focuses on transforming health and physical education (HPE) to be more inclusive, equitable, and socially meaningful, with strong emphasis on informal sport, social ecology, and systems thinking. His research interests include: Transforming teaching and learning in HPE Equity, diversity, and inclusion in sport and education Mental well-being in community sport settings Curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in HPE Informal and alternative sport participation Social-ecological drivers of physical activity Rasch modeling and scale development for research measurement Justen’s recent publications reflect a consistent focus on inclusion, informal sport, curriculum futures, and socio-ecological systems in physical activity contexts. His work often involves mixed-methods research, collaboration with industry and academic partners, and real-world impact through policy and program evaluation. He has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions: Dean’s Award for Excellence in Social and Economic Impact (2022) Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2021) Best Paper Award in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (2018) Finalist for Most Outstanding Paper, Journal of Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education (2021) Justen supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students in areas aligned with his research. He is actively involved in securing competitive grants, including funding from the Australian Research Council. His teaching includes EDF2171 (Motor Control and Skill Acquisition) and EDF4171 (Advanced Sport and Exercise Science). He also engages in public outreach as a keynote speaker and media contributor, promoting accessible research in HPE.

• Inclusive Education
• Health and Physical Education (HPE)
• Informal Sport Participation
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Professor Massimiliano Tani Bertuol is a distinguished academic specializing in economics at UNSW Canberra's School of Business, where he has served as Professor since 2015. His professional affiliations extend beyond UNSW as he is an Associate Investigator/Member at CEPAR; Ageing Futures; uDASH; AI Institute; and Cyber security (IFCYBER). Additionally, he maintains international connections as a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Future of Labor (IZA) in Germany since 2005, an Associate Member at Macquarie University's Centre for Workforce Futures since 2018, and a Research Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO) in Maastricht since 2016. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in economics and business, having earned a PhD in Economics from the Australian National University (2003), a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics (1992), and a Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy (1989). His academic journey has positioned him as a leading researcher in human capital economics with international recognition. Professor Tani Bertuol's research centers on human capital development and its economic implications. His work examines how human capital can be fostered, efficiently transferred internationally through migration, and how it affects productivity, innovation, and economic growth at both firm and national levels. His research spans multiple regions including Australia, Europe, the US, Africa, and China, with particular focus on migration economics, labor market outcomes, and the economic impacts of education and skills. His current research agenda includes non-pecuniary incentives, behavioral/financial decisions in China, occupational licensing, language skills and economic assimilation, AI-human interactions in health contexts, and labor mobility and productivity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals significant interdisciplinary trends bridging economics with public health, environmental science, and technology. His work connects migration dynamics with economic outcomes, examines household financial behaviors through gender lenses, and investigates the complex relationships between environmental factors like air pollution and economic activities including education investment and entrepreneurship. More recent work explores AI applications in health and the economic implications of pandemic responses, demonstrating his ability to address contemporary challenges through rigorous economic analysis. 2023: UNSW ARC Postgraduate Council (Arc PGC) award for excellence in research supervision 2011: Vice-Chancellor Award for Teaching Excellence 2011: Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence for teaching economics Professor Tani Bertuol has successfully supervised 4 PhD students to completion, with 1 submitted dissertation and 5 currently under supervision. His active research program is supported by significant grant funding including an ARC Linkage Project (2023-27) on regional Australia's skills shortages and high-skill refugees' employment ($354,811), an ARC Discovery Project (2019-23) on migrant aging and wellbeing ($478,000), and a NUW Alliance grant (2021-23) on hearing screening and academic outcomes ($73,367). He serves as Associate Editor for Social Indicators Research and Higher Education Research & Development, contributing to scholarly discourse in his fields of expertise. His teaching portfolio includes courses in data analytics, finance, and professional executive education focused on cost-benefit analysis and data communication. He teaches ZBUS2333 Data Analytics and Visualisation, ZBUS8105 Finance and Investment Appraisal, and ZBUS8149 Introduction to Finance, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of economics professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

• Human Capital Economics
• Migration Economics
• Labor Market Analysis
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Dr. María Yanotti serves as a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) within the University of Tasmania. Her academic appointment is based at the Rivers Edge Building, Inveresk campus in Launceston, Tasmania. With a specialization in housing finance, banking, and household economics, Dr. Yanotti has established herself as an expert in mortgage markets and residential property investment, frequently sought for media commentary on these subjects. Dr. Yanotti's research interests span housing finance, mortgage markets, residential property investment, banking economics, and household financial decision-making. Her work frequently examines the intersection of financial systems and housing markets, with particular attention to Australian market dynamics. She has published extensively on mortgage choice determinants, financial inclusion, and the relationship between housing finance systems and economic outcomes. Her research methodology often combines economic theory with sophisticated statistical analysis to address practical questions in housing finance. Analysis of Dr. Yanotti's publication record reveals a strong focus on housing economics and mortgage markets, with significant contributions to understanding residential investment patterns, mortgage choice determinants, and housing finance systems. Her research spans both theoretical and applied economics, with numerous publications in leading domestic and international journals. She has also expanded her research interests to include environmental economics topics such as marine plastic pollution valuation and climate change impacts, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach while maintaining her core expertise in housing finance. Dr. Yanotti has received research funding from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) and is affiliated with the Economic Society of Australia and the Women in Economics Network. Her work on residential property investment, particularly the phenomenon of investors favoring properties near their own residence, has received significant attention in both academic and policy circles. At the University of Tasmania, Dr. Yanotti teaches across multiple economics and finance subjects including microeconomics, statistics and quantitative methods, economics for managers, finance for managers, and data analysis for managers. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, connecting theoretical economic concepts with practical applications in housing and financial markets.

• Housing Finance
• Mortgage Markets
• Residential Property Investment
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Chris F Wright is a Professor of Work and Labour Market Policy at the University of Sydney Business School and serves as PRME Academic Director. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Sydney and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on institutional drivers of decent work, labour migration in low-wage sectors, and comparative employment relations methodologies. He has advised governments globally and contributed to over 100 scholarly works, including co-authoring Work and Industrial Relations Policy in Australia (2025) and editing volumes like Protecting the Future of Work (2023). Recent articles emphasize migrant worker rights, multi-employer collective bargaining, and pandemic-era labour dynamics. He has secured major grants such as an ARC DECRA and a UK ESRC Fellowship. His current students investigate modern slavery in healthcare, union power in fragmented workplaces, and migrant status impacts on delivery workers. Professor Wright chairs journal editorial boards and advises the Australian Government’s Skilled Migration Expert Subcommittee. His advocacy includes reforms to temporary migration systems and multi-level collective bargaining frameworks.

• Labour Studies
• Public Policy
• Employment Relations
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Associate Professor Rachel Burke is an Applied Linguist and TESOL educator in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the College of Human and Social Futures. Her research focuses on linguistically and culturally diverse educational contexts, critical examination of policy impacts, and praxis-driven approaches to language education. She holds a PhD and has extensive experience in refugee education, forced migration studies, and equity in higher education. Research Interests: Dr. Burke’s work spans sociolinguistics, TESOL curriculum development, and educational equity for marginalized groups. Her recent projects explore the linguistic experiences of refugee/asylum seeker students, ethics in fragile research contexts, and digital empowerment for displaced learners. She employs critical discourse analysis to examine structural inclusion/exclusion mechanisms in education systems. Key Contributions: Her 2023 co-authored book Questioning Care in Higher Education challenges conventional definitions of academic service. Over 26 peer-reviewed articles and 12 book chapters address topics like EMI in Vietnam, mental health in teacher education, and policy barriers for asylum seekers. She has secured $418k in grants including the Scanlon Foundation’s Unity Works initiative supporting refugee employment. Grants & Impact: Leads projects like Refugee Mothers & Children Toolkit (Perpetual Limited, 2021) and co-leads the Co-designing Legal Literacy Resources grant (2024). Her work informs institutional policies on linguistic equity and asylum seeker access to education. Supervision: Supervises 12 current PhD students researching topics from EFL pedagogy in Vietnam to wellbeing in primary education. Her mentorship focuses on ethical research practices in sensitive contexts.

• Applied Linguistics
• TESOL Education
• Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD)
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Professor Joanna Howe is a distinguished academic at the University of Adelaide, serving as Professor of Law within the Adelaide Law School, part of the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. She is an internationally recognized expert on the legal regulation of temporary labour migration and also researches laws impacting children, including abortion and surrogacy. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical policy impact, regularly informing government decisions on migration programs. Professor Howe holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Law from the University of Oxford, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Her academic credentials reflect her exceptional scholarship and commitment to legal research. Professor Howe's primary research focus centers on temporary labour migration regulation, with particular expertise in how migration status affects worker vulnerability in sectors like horticulture and care work. Her research examines the intersection of migration law, labor rights, and workplace protections, with a special focus on international students, seasonal workers, and care workers. She investigates how legal frameworks create conditions that can lead to exploitation while also identifying pathways for more equitable systems. Her scholarly output reveals consistent themes across migration pathways, labor market segmentation, and worker protections. Professor Howe's research demonstrates how temporary migration programs intersect with agricultural labor needs, student work rights, and care worker mobility. Her work consistently highlights regulatory gaps that create vulnerable worker populations while offering evidence-based solutions for more sustainable labor migration systems. Professor Howe has received significant recognition for her contributions to legal scholarship and policy: SA InDaily 40 under 40 Award University of Adelaide's Women's Research Excellence Award Rhodes Scholarship Professor Howe actively supervises Masters and PhD students and leads multiple significant research grants. She is project leader on an ARC Linkage Grant examining undocumented migrant work on farms for the horticulture industry (HIA, VG15025, $231,207, 2016) and another for the Fair Work Ombudsman on international students in the Australian workplace (FWO, $58,960, 2016). She is also a chief investigator on an ARC Discovery Project investigating unpaid work experience and internships in Australia (DP150104516, $207,200, 2015-2018), a Commonwealth National Research Grant examining refugee women in the workplace ($311,000), and collaborates on international research projects including one from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Professor Howe's policy impact extends beyond academia through her appointments to government advisory bodies, including serving on an expert panel to review the Australian Migration Program (2022), membership on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (2021), and representation on an ILO working group on temporary labour migration (2019). Her recommendations have been adopted by successive federal governments, demonstrating the practical value of her research for shaping national migration policy.

• Temporary Labour Migration
• Migration Law
• Labor Rights
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Dr. Renata Casado is a Lecturer in the Management and Organisations department at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD (2017), MBA in Organizational Studies (2008), and MBA in Marketing (2007). Her research focuses on labour market dynamics of minority groups, including migrants and women, with specialties in skilled migration, psychological contracts, and domestic violence leave policies. She teaches courses on Strategic HRM, Employment Relations, and Diversity & Inclusion, currently coordinating the Master's in Human Resources and Employment Relations. Education: PhD in Management & Organisations, University of Western Australia (2017) Masters in Organizational Studies, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2008) MBA in Marketing, IBMEC (2007) Research Interests: Brazilian migration patterns, ethnic entrepreneurship, career sustainability, and policy impacts on marginalized groups. Current projects include Brazilian entrepreneurship collaboration with Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil. Awards: UWA Business School Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2024) UWA Responsible Business Fellow (2024) Heneman Prize in Industrial Relations (2017) Her work bridges migration studies with organizational behavior, emphasizing qualitative methodologies. She also contributes to policy research on domestic violence leave and gendered violence prevention through an active grant (2025-2026).

• Labour Migration
• Skilled Migration
• Diversity and Inclusion
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Professor Shyamal Chowdhury holds the Rajiv Gandhi Chair of South Asian Economics at the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics, part of the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (ANU). He is also Director of the Australia South Asia Research Centre (ASARC). His research focuses on economic development, particularly seasonal migration, children's non-cognitive skills, microfinance, and technology adoption in South Asia and other developing regions. He has published in top journals like Econometrica and the Journal of Political Economy. Prior roles include positions at the World Bank and University of Sydney. Chowdhury is a Research Fellow at Germany’s IZA and Secretary of the Australasian Development Economics Association (ADEA). Education: BSc (Hons.) in Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh MA in Economics, University of Kiel, Germany PhD in Agricultural Economics, University of Bonn, Germany Research Interests: His work interrogates how structural economic challenges in South Asia intersect with global development frameworks. Recent studies explore resilience of social programs during climate crises (2024), behavioral impacts of cash transfers (2023), and intergenerational preference dynamics (2022). He emphasizes policy-relevant findings for infrastructure, health access, and gender equity in rural contexts. Awards & Affiliations: Research Fellow, IZA Institute of Labor Economics Secretary, Australasian Development Economics Association (ADEA) Grants & Advising: Extensive experience with multilateral organizations including IFPRI and World Bank. Advises on South Asian economic policy frameworks. Active in guiding interdisciplinary teams across development economics clusters. Labs/Teams: Leads ASARC coordinating regional research initiatives on South Asian economic integration and development challenges.

• Economic Development
• Seasonal Migration
• Non-Cognitive Skills in Children
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Nicholas Harrigan is Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Sociology at Macquarie University, researching social networks, migrant worker wellbeing, and participatory methodologies. His work examines dissociative forces in social systems and the mental health impacts of migration policies. Key research areas: Negative ties and signed graphs in social networks Deportation threats as mental health determinants Economic elites and wealth inequality Participatory approaches to social science Harrigan leads projects including 'Survival & Wellbeing among Migrant Precariat in Australia's Gig Economy' (DP23) and 'Economic Elites in Australia'. His publications in Social Networks and Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health analyze how avoidance relationships inhibit social closure and reciprocity. He develops methods for large-scale participatory research, having supervised over 1000 student research projects and coordinated volunteer research initiatives.

• Social Networks
• Migration Studies
• Quantitative Sociology
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Dr. Tamara Blakemore is an Associate Professor in Social Work at the University of Newcastle 's School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences. Her career spans academia, policy development, and clinical practice, with particular focus on trauma-informed social work , youth violence , and institutional child sexual abuse . A leader in experience-based learning models , she co-developed the innovative Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program for trauma-exposed youth. Education: PhD, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from the University of Queensland Tamara's research explores intergenerational trauma , systemic oppression , and community resilience through longitudinal studies like the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children . Her work emphasizes visual methodologies , deep listening practices , and Aboriginal knowledge integration to address complex social issues. Recent publications highlight trauma-informed tools ( Now.See.Hear! ), gendered violence dynamics , and trauma's impact on empathy development . These contributions demonstrate her commitment to translating research into practice through community-based participatory frameworks . Scientific Awards: Work Integrated Learning Staff of the Year (2014, 2012) Mid-Career Researcher Award (2018) College Excellence Award for Industry Engagement (2022) Finalist - Engagement Excellence Award (2023) Tamara maintains clinical practice with Hunter New England Area Health while serving as Equity Ambassador for Community Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle. Her multidisciplinary collaborations with legal institutions and disability sector organizations demonstrate her commitment to social justice and policy innovation .

• Social Work Practice
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Youth Violence
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Dr. Tehzeeb Zulfiqar is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University (ANU) and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Health Services Academy in Pakistan. With over 30 years of experience in public health policy and research across Pakistan and Australia, she brings extensive expertise in epidemiology, program evaluation, and health systems strengthening. Her current work focuses on the evaluation of the Australian Pathogen Genomics Program (AusPathoGen) using realist theory, examining the utility and cost-effectiveness of genomic-based public health responses and capacity transformation with emphasis on end-user acceptability. Dr. Zulfiqar's educational background includes: PhD in Public Health from the Australian National University Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Australian National University MPhil in Reproductive Physiology from Quaid-i-Azam University MSc in Community Nutrition from Allama Iqbal Open University MBBS from Army Medical College Dr. Zulfiqar's research spans genomic epidemiology, immigrant health, and environmental health challenges. Her primary focus is on genomic surveillance systems and their implementation in public health practice, particularly through her leadership in evaluating Australia's national pathogen genomics program. She has conducted extensive studies on obesity patterns, health disparities, and cultural adaptation among immigrant populations in Australia, examining intergenerational differences in body image standards and dietary practices. Her environmental health research has gained prominence following Australia's devastating bushfire seasons, where she investigated community perceptions of smoke exposure and the effectiveness of public health communication during environmental disasters. Her work demonstrates how housing conditions, individual risk perception, and public health advice interact during climate-related emergencies. Dr. Zulfiqar's publication record shows a clear trajectory toward integrating advanced genomic technologies with practical public health applications while maintaining a strong commitment to health equity. Her recent work spans from technical evaluations of genomic surveillance systems to critical examinations of public health terminology and its impact on marginalized communities, particularly regarding the problematic use of terms like 'culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD).' Dr. Zulfiqar has supervised multiple students including Hesham Al-Sharani, Russell Tolentino, and Alfi Fatima Yudani. She has been involved in numerous significant research projects, including the third-party evaluation of Pakistan's Lady Health Workers program conducted by Oxford Policy Management, UK, where she served as national lead. Her teaching experience includes Family Medicine, Public Health Nutrition, Life Style Medicine, and serving as a tutor at the ANU Medical School for 8 years. Dr. Zulfiqar is actively involved in multiple research teams, most notably as a key researcher in the Australian Pathogen Genomics Program evaluation and the Timor-Leste One Health Bacteria Enteropathy and Nutrition (BEN) Study (2023-2027). Her interdisciplinary approach bridges epidemiology, social sciences, and public health practice to address complex health challenges both in Australia and internationally.

• Epidemiology
• Population Health
• Public Health Policy
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Professor Branka Krivokapic-Skoko is a faculty member at Charles Sturt University's School of Business . She holds a PhD in Management from Lincoln University (New Zealand), an MSc(Econ) from Belgrade, and a BSc (Hons). Her research focuses on ethnic entrepreneurship , agricultural cooperatives , rural development , and gender equity in male-dominated industries . She has published extensively on mixed methods research, psychological contracts, and refugee integration. Recent research trends include intersectionality in rural sociology, data governance in agriculture, and refugee entrepreneurship. Her work spans 2025–2008, with methodological innovation as a recurring theme. Farm Mechanisation & Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Intensification (ACIAR, $544,574) (2013-2017) Humanitarian immigrant entrepreneurs (ARC, $200,124) (2015-2017) New Immigrants in Australian Agriculture (RIRDC, $468,000) (2012-2015) Indigenous Cooperative Success (ARC, $254,682) (2010) She teaches Microeconomics , International Business , and Contemporary Management , with a focus on cross-cultural issues and agricultural economics.

• Ethnic Entrepreneurship
• Agricultural Cooperatives
• Cross-cultural Management
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Associate Professor Susy Macqueen is an applied linguist at ANU's School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics specializing in language assessment fairness and healthcare communication. As Co-President of ALTAANZ, she advances ethical language testing standards. Her research examines how language assessments impact high-stakes decisions in migration, healthcare, and education. Current projects focus on telehealth communication safety and Indigenous language education programs. Recent publications analyze laughter in emergency departments, fatigue intervention accessibility, and multicultural policy frameworks. Research consistently addresses equity issues in language proficiency evaluation. Awarded the ILTA/SAGE Best Book Award (2020) for her work on professional language assessment. Leads evaluations of Australia's English Language Learning for Indigenous Children program and develops emergency communication resources.

• Language Assessment
• Second Language Acquisition
• Healthcare Communication
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Claire Higgins is a Senior Research Fellow at the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Law School, and an Affiliate Scholar at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of International Migration. She holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Oxford, where she was a Clarendon Scholar. Her research focuses on refugee policy, migration history, and international law, with a particular emphasis on refugee resettlement, protected entry procedures, and the historical evolution of asylum systems. Dr. Higgins has held an Australian Research Council DECRA grant to study the history of protected entry mechanisms for refugees and co-leads an ARC Linkage project on skilled refugee employment in regional Australia. She has published extensively on topics such as Australia's refugee policy origins, comparative refugee admissions programs, and the diplomatic dimensions of resettlement agreements. Her 2017 book *Asylum by Boat: Origins of Australia’s Refugee Policy* critically examines the historical roots of Australia's offshore processing policies. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy, addressing issues like the ethics of in-country processing, labor mobility for refugees, and the global compact for refugees. Awards include a Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship (2018) and recognition for her contributions to refugee law and policy discourse.

• International Refugee Law
• Migration Studies
• Human Rights Policy
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Dr. Shaun McCarthy is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Legal Research at the University of Newcastle's School of Law and Justice . With an unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of NSW, he serves as Program Convenor for the Practical Legal Training Program and has been admitted as a solicitor in both the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. Specializes in clinical legal education and community engagement Co-developer of the 'Know the Law' app for international students Co-founder of the 'Law on the Beach' free legal clinic Lead on the trauma-informed Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program His research focuses on: Clinical Legal Education - Innovating through programs like NNN Access to Justice - For marginalized groups including asylum seekers Disability Law - Particularly swallowing and communication disabilities Youth Justice - Developing trauma-informed interventions Elder Abuse - Creating detection toolkits Digital Health Records - Addressing equity in My Health Record His publications since 2014 demonstrate expertise in: Technology-enabled legal services Health law and human rights Youth violence prevention Digital equity in legal contexts Migration law challenges End-of-life legal documentation Major Awards include: Australian Awards for University Teaching UK Advance HE Fellowship Multiple University of Newcastle Excellence Awards NSW Premier's Public Sector Commendation He has secured over $5 million in grants , including: $720,000 NSW State Government grant for Older Persons Legal Clinic $2.195 million Department of Social Services grant for adolescent support Multiple DFAT-funded international collaboration grants Disability research grants from College of Human and Social Futures

• Clinical Legal Education
• Access to Justice
• Disability Law
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