Gavin Beccaria

Professor Gavin Beccaria is a clinical psychologist and academic at the University of Southern Queensland, currently serving as Psychology Discipline Team Leader. He holds a Professor title in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing, with affiliations to the Institute for Resilient Regions and Centre for Health Research. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he has supervised ~500 psychologists and contributed to NHMRC grants focusing on Indigenous mental health and COPD management.

**Education**: BAppSc, PGDipPsych, MPsych, DPsych (USQ). **Key Roles**: Chair of College of Clinical Psychologists QLD (2023-), former Coordinator of Clinical Psychology Program (2014–2018), and Director of Psychology at Darling Downs Health (2005–2007).

**Research Focus**: Rural health service delivery, clinical assessment, Indigenous mental health, and healthcare workforce wellbeing. His work bridges clinical practice and academia, addressing gaps in COPD emergency care, workplace burnout, and culturally appropriate mental health interventions.

**Awards**: Early Career Teaching Award (2011). **Grants**: Chief Investigator on NHMRC projects investigating Indigenous mental health assessment. **Publications**: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics like trauma-informed care, COPD management, and interprofessional education.