Alison Hansen

Alison Hansen is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University. She serves as Deputy Director of Education (Quality) and specializes in forensic mental health nursing, particularly focusing on women in secure settings. Her PhD investigated seclusion practices and patient experiences in forensic hospitals. Alison teaches mental health nursing and ethics across pre- and post-registration programs, and supervises honours/master's students.

Education:

• PhD in Forensic Mental Health Nursing (Monash University)
• Credentialled Mental Health Nurse

Research Interests:

• Restrictive interventions (e.g., seclusion)
• Co-design of healthcare education with consumers
• Nursing education methodologies
• Human rights in mental health care

Awards:

• Betty Jeffrey Award (2020)
• Derek Eaves Research Grant (2022)
• Innovative Teacher Award (2019)

Grants & Projects:

• Lead researcher in the Building FMNHS educator capacity to co-design curricula project (2023-2024)
• Contributed to a government consultation on mental health curricula (2025)

Teaching: Courses in mental health nursing, law, and ethics.

Professional Roles:

• Committee member, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Accreditation Committee
• Member, International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services