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Dr. Jane Fischer is a research and teaching academic with decades of experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) research, harm reduction, and social planning. She holds positions at Flinders University in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, as well as teaching roles at Central Queensland University and the University of Adelaide College. Her work focuses on translating research into practice and leading multi-stakeholder projects in public health, with over 100 research outputs to her name.
Education:
- PhD in Public Health, University of Queensland (2015) - Thesis: 'Beyond Pleasure: a study into the quality of life of drug users'
- Master of Social Planning and Development, University of Queensland (1996) - Thesis: 'The Politicisation of Cannabis in Queensland'
- Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: Cultural anthropology; Major: Government), University of Queensland (1992)
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Brisbane, Queensland (2006)
Dr. Fischer specializes in research related to alcohol and other drug use, with particular focus on vulnerable populations including women, young adults, and sex workers. Her methodological expertise includes secondary data analysis and quantitative research, particularly longitudinal and cross-sectional study designs. She has a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and community engagement in both her research and teaching practices. Her recent work has expanded into human geography with a particular focus on wellbeing, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of her scholarship.
Analysis of Dr. Fischer's publication record reveals consistent themes across her 89 research outputs, with a significant increase in productivity since 2015. Her work spans public health, social work, veteran studies, and epidemiology, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches to addressing substance use issues. Recent publications (2023-2025) show increased focus on cultural safety in healthcare, workforce development in addiction services, and evidence-based interventions for at-risk populations, particularly Indigenous communities and military veterans.
Scientific Awards:
- Outstanding Reviewer Award, Emerald Literati Awards, selected by the editorial team of Advances in Dual Diagnosis (2024)
- APSAD Bridging Knowledge and Practice Darwin Conference, Best Poster Award - Senior Researcher: Factors associated with retention of regional and remote Australian alcohol and other drug workers: an exploratory study (2022)
- Queensland Health, Primary and Community Health Services, Metro North Health Service District Staff Excellence Award for Research Excellence: Sex, Drugs and Backpacking Project (2010)
Dr. Fischer has extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions, coordinating and lecturing on topics including Basics of Social Statistics, Population Dynamics, and Sustainable Development. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, descriptive and inferential statistics. She has supervised research projects focused on quality of life, alcohol and other drugs, workforce development, and vulnerable groups. Her community engagement includes significant collaborations on projects addressing HIV/AIDS responses, military veteran concerns in AOD treatment, and historical cohort studies of WW1 ANZACS.
Dr. Fischer is actively engaged in multiple community collaborations including 'Sinners as Leaders: Impact and legacy of responses to HIV/AIDS and HCV in Queensland 1983-2023,' '25th Battalion: A retrospective cohort study of WW1 ANZACS,' and 'Collaborative Harm Reduction: Identifying and addressing military veteran concerns in Australia's AOD treatment system.' She also brings ten years of experience on NHMRC accredited human research ethics committees, ensuring ethical standards in her extensive research portfolio that contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing.
