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Helen McLaren is a Professor of Social Work and National Head of the Social Work Academic Unit at Australian Catholic University (ACU), based in Melbourne. She holds Full Academic Status as Professor at Flinders University's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Her roles emphasize research, PhD supervision across Australia and the Asia-Pacific, and leadership in social work education. She specializes in social work, mental health, gender studies, child protection, and multiculturalism.
Education includes a BSocWk (hons) and PhD. Awards include the 2020 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in HDR Supervision and a 2016 Faculty Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. Her research focuses on ageing in prison, foster care models (Mockingbird Family™), mental health community supports, and multicultural wellbeing.
Professional engagements include roles with the Flinders Institute of Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Centre for Decentralization and Participatory Development Research in Indonesia, and editorial boards for journals like Kumawala: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat. She advises on child protection, women’s leadership, and SDGs. Her work bridges academia, policy, and community initiatives, emphasizing intercultural collaboration and social justice.
