Fiona Stanley

Professor Fiona Stanley is a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA) within the UWA Medical School's Paediatrics department. Her work focuses on child health, public health policy, and sustainable development goals. She has contributed to over 296 research outputs and led or collaborated on 40 grants, including initiatives addressing child abuse prevention, Aboriginal health services, and bullying prevention programs. Her research spans neonatal medicine, brain disorders, and health equity.

Key projects include the Centre of Research Excellence in Improving Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children (2013–2018) and the Future Healthy Countdown 2030 initiative, emphasizing policy actions for children's wellbeing. Her recent work highlights global health crises like Gaza's humanitarian challenges and the impact of environmental threats on youth welfare.

Professor Stanley's grants involve funding bodies such as the NHMRC and ARC, focusing on topics like alcohol harm reduction in youth, avoidable infant deaths, and cultural preservation in healthcare. She advocates for legislative reforms and public education to improve child health outcomes.