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Andreia Schineanu is a Lecturer at Charles Sturt University's School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Health Sciences. She holds qualifications including a PhD in Public Health and is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW, 2023-2024). Her research focuses on mental health (trauma, resilience, yoga), domestic violence, refugee mental health, and rural health equity. She teaches courses such as Suicide Prevention, Indigenous-specific trauma management, and sexual assault response.
Education:
- PhD in Public Health (Curtin University, 2013)
- Masters in Social Work (Charles Sturt University, 2019)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (Curtin University, 1996)
- BSc in Science (Murdoch University, 1995)
Research interests include epigenetics' role in mental health, Indigenous health pedagogy, and community-based suicide prevention. She actively contributes to rural health advisory committees and domestic violence initiatives.
Her recent work emphasizes trauma-informed practices, co-teaching with Aboriginal Elders, and evaluating rural mental health programs. Awards include the First Nations Impact Award (2024) and grants for suicide prevention initiatives.
