Jenny Chalmers

Jenny Chalmers is a Senior Research Fellow at the Drug Policy Modelling Program, part of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her work focuses on drug policy, social policy, labor market disadvantage, and work-care balance, with a particular emphasis on the economic and behavioral aspects of substance abuse.

• University: University of New South Wales
• Research Focus: Drug pricing, treatment demand modeling, policy analysis, and behavioral economics

Her recent publications examine the relationship between market mechanisms and treatment outcomes, ethical considerations in research involving children, and the dynamics of drug trafficking networks in Australia. She has contributed to studies on methamphetamine and alcohol consumption patterns, treatment accessibility, and funding flows in AOD services. Key collaborations include work with scholars like Anthony Ritter and Matthew Sunderland.

The Drug Policy Modelling Program at NDARC is central to her research, which often integrates economic frameworks to address public health challenges. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, her involvement in ARC-funded projects highlights her engagement with national policy initiatives.