Jemma King

Jemma King is a Lecturer in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University (JCU), affiliated with the College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences. Her research focuses on injury prevention, public health promotion, and active transport, with notable work on heatwave impacts on health systems, occupational safety in primary industries, and nursing/midwifery curriculum gaps in unintended pregnancy care. She holds leadership roles in professional bodies like the Australian Health Promotion Association (Queensland Branch President 2021–2023, current Secretary).

Teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate public health subjects, emphasizing research methods and practical applications. She coordinates courses integrating her research experience to enhance student practice. Her educational background includes a Master of Public Health (Distinction, Health Promotion major) and a dual degree in Business and Psychology (Honours).

Her 15 most recent articles (2024–2014) highlight interdisciplinary work in environmental health, disaster recovery, and healthcare education. Key projects include canine support programs for student well-being, heatwave effects on ambulance demand, and aeromedical retrieval systems in Queensland. Awards include the 2023 AHPA Qld President’s Award.

Professional networks include the Public Health Association of Australia, World Safety Organization, and the Active Transport in the Tropics Network. Research teams include the Public Health and Tropical Medicine Research Methods Group. Current projects explore EHR adoption in aged care and community disaster recovery safety.