Daniel Wadsworth

Daniel Wadsworth is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, with concurrent roles as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Manna Institute for Rural and Regional Mental Health. His work focuses on healthy ageing, wellbeing, and accessible physical activity interventions across the lifespan, particularly in rural and regional communities.

• Rural and regional health services
• Allied health and rehabilitation science
• Creativity and connectedness in healthy ageing

His research integrates mixed-methods approaches to co-create health supports and services, emphasizing social connection and multidisciplinary collaboration. He led multinational studies on pandemic impacts, informed public health policy, and authored an award-winning textbook.

Scientific Awards:

• UniSC Research Excellence Award (2023)
• Vice Chancellor’s Award for Research Impact (2023)
• Australian Educational Publishing Award for textbook (2022)

Dr Wadsworth also leads initiatives such as the Manna Institute HDR Student Community of Practice and the Early- and Mid-Career Academic Network, supporting postgraduate education and academic development across regional Australia.