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Craig Cumming is a Research Fellow at the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia. He holds a PhD in Public Health (2024) and dual Bachelor's degrees in Laws (First Class Honours) and Criminology/Justice from Edith Cowan University. His work focuses on mental health, substance use among marginalized groups (e.g., incarcerated individuals, homeless populations), and healthcare policy. He has evaluated prison health interventions, advised UNODC on drug policy alternatives, and contributed to parliamentary inquiries on crystal methamphetamine. Recent work explores melanoma epidemiology in WA and links between substance use and self-harm.
Education:
- PhD in Public Health, University of Western Australia (2024)
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), Edith Cowan University (2016)
- Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Major in Corrections), Edith Cowan University (2016)
Research Interests:
Dr. Cumming's research addresses health inequities in criminal justice and homeless populations. Key areas include:
- Screening tools for substance use (e.g., WHO's ASSIST)
- Post-release healthcare needs and reintegration challenges
- Mental health correlates of methamphetamine use
- Health policy reforms for universal healthcare access
- Epidemiology of melanoma and smoking-related surgery costs
Awards:
- Emerald Literati Award 2020 (for 'The Cottage' medical respite care paper)
- 2018 Policy and Research Translation Award
Grants & Collaborations:
He leads WA Near-miss Awards (2024-26) and collaborates on initiatives like the Amber Youth Wellness Program and Health Justice Partnership. Projects include evaluating hospital demand reduction strategies and housing-first models for homelessness.
Labs/Teams:
Core member of UWA's health justice research group, contributing to multi-sectoral collaborations with WA Department of Justice, Cancer Council, and UNODC.
