Heather Boetto

Heather Boetto is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University. She is an accredited social worker with expertise in Environmental Social Work (EcoSocial Work/Green Social Work) and Disaster Practices, focusing on the interdependence of environmental and human wellbeing.

• PhD (Higher Degree by Research Medal, 2017)
• Master of Social Work (Distinction, 2010)
• Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Arts (2001)

Her research addresses climate change injustices, rural/remote communities, and gender equality, utilising qualitative, participatory methodologies. Recent work includes AI integration in social work, disaster preparedness frameworks, and eco-emotional responses to climate change.

She supervises students at undergraduate to doctoral levels and has led curriculum development in disaster practices and Environmental Social Work. Scientific awards include the Higher Degree by Research Medal and international recognition in social work. Grants include NSW Government funding for community resilience projects.