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Helen Rawson is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University. She holds a BSc Honours Nursing Degree from London and a Masters in Human Biology from Oxford University. With over 17 years of academic experience, her expertise spans teaching, research, and clinical practice focused on older adults. Her research prioritizes enhancing well-being and evidence-based care for older people in hospital, community, and residential settings, emphasizing family engagement, workforce development, and cultural diversity in healthcare. She is actively involved in initiatives such as the OPTICS study on infection control and the expansion of the Ciao Program for hearing support in aged care.
- Professional Memberships: Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia, Australian College of Nursing, Australian Association of Gerontology.
- Key Roles: Director of Graduate Research at Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Co-Chair of Monash Health’s Ethics Panel, and member of multiple taskforces addressing aged care challenges.
Her research interests include care models for older adults, workforce training, and culturally responsive healthcare. Helen has contributed to national and international conferences and collaborates on projects funded by organizations like the Amplifon Foundation.
Her recent studies focus on infection prevention, pain management in nursing homes, and improving rehabilitation access in aged care. She supervises PhD students in areas like healthy ageing and cognitive impairment.
