Betty Haralambous

Betty Haralambous is an Associate Lecturer at RMIT University's School of GUSS, specializing in social work and gerontology research. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GradCertBA) from RMIT. Her research focuses on ethnic aged care, dementia, and the impact of industry partnerships on field education in social work.

Her academic career at RMIT began in 2019, though she has maintained a longstanding relationship with the university through prior roles managing RMIT Social Work programs at NARI. She has secured grants for projects addressing aged care challenges and has published extensively on topics like telemedicine in dementia assessments and pandemic-era field education adaptations.

Key research interests include cultural competency in healthcare, cross-cultural cognitive assessment methods, and advancing care planning in aged care settings. She has received awards such as the Derek Prinsley NARI Staff Award (2010) and the Stegley Award for Social Justice (2002).

Betty’s work bridges academic research and practical application, particularly in fostering collaborations between universities and community organizations to enhance social work education and service delivery for vulnerable populations.