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Dr. Elizabeth Smith is an Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University's Living with Disability Research Centre since 2016. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences (La Trobe University) and a BA in Social Science (RMIT University). Her research focuses on discrimination, mental health, and inclusion, particularly for marginalized groups such as gender-diverse individuals, sex workers, and people with disabilities.
Research Interests:
- Stigma and mental health impacts on marginalized populations
- Supported decision-making frameworks for individuals with cognitive disabilities
- LGBTQI+ rights and healthcare access for CALD communities
- Qualitative methodologies, including vignette and photo-elicitation techniques
Key Projects:
- Lead author of the 2014 'From Blues to Rainbows' report on transgender youth mental health
- Co-investigator on a 4-year Australian Research Council Linkage grant studying supported decision-making programs
- Studies on bisexual mental health, workplace initiatives against violence, and LGBTQI inclusion in sports
Her publications span disability policy, LGBTQ+ studies, and healthcare equity, emphasizing intersectional approaches to marginalization. She collaborates with industry partners across Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales.
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