Courtenay Harris

Professor Courtenay Harris is Head of the Curtin School of Allied Health at Curtin University's Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a PhD and has extensive experience in occupational therapy across Australia and the USA. Her research focuses on digital technology use in childhood development, early detection of neurodevelopmental disabilities, geriatric care, and healthcare cultural capability. She collaborates with Vietnamese organizations and leads initiatives to enhance cultural competence among allied health professionals in Australia.

Education:

• PhD (as indicated by post-nominals)

Research Interests:

• Children's digital technology use and its developmental impacts
• Early intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders
• Ergonomics in occupational therapy practice
• Cultural capability in healthcare
• Frailty management in elderly populations

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes telehealth efficacy, musculoskeletal interventions, and guidelines implementation for cerebral palsy. Earlier studies address digital divides, iPad-based motor skill development, and smart-home technologies for aging populations.

Grants & Advising: No explicit student advisees listed, but her work includes collaborative projects funded by New Colombo Plan grants. Research capacity-building initiatives in hospital occupational therapy departments are highlighted.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams focusing on digital childhood ethics, occupational therapy innovation, and cultural competence frameworks.