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Dr Amanda Cole is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University (ECU). Her expertise spans mental health, family research, and student well-being, with a PhD focusing on narratives of family members living with depression. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in nursing, including roles in neurosurgery, mental health, and forensic mental health. Additionally, she is a registered teacher with a strong commitment to education and student welfare.
- Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, ECU (2022)
- Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology (2016)
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment, TAFE NSW (2013)
Her research interests include mental health, family nursing, qualitative methodology, and student mental health. She leads The Living Room, a peer-led mental health service for university students. Notable awards include the 2019 Excellence in Engaged Teaching Award and a 2007 teaching award for science education.
Her work explores family dynamics in mental health, resilience, and innovative educational models. She has secured grants totaling $143,332 for projects on mental health care, family management frameworks, and student well-being initiatives.
