Julie Dillon-Wallace

Dr. Julie Dillon-Wallace is a researcher at Queensland University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Education under the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. Her work focuses on special education, inclusion and diversity in education, and maternal well-being in the context of raising children with special health care needs.

• Key research areas: Differentiated instruction, bullying prevention, and parental engagement in early childhood transitions.
• Collaborative projects with colleagues across autism spectrum disorder studies and NAPLAN literacy assessments.

Her 15 most recent publications (2024–2011) span topics including bullying in autism students, maternal employment challenges, and cross-cultural educational transitions. Notable trends involve analyzing standardized testing impacts (e.g., NAPLAN) and family-school partnerships for inclusive practices.

Dr. Dillon-Wallace holds a PhD from QUT (2011), with a thesis exploring maternal well-being and work engagement. She has contributed to journals such as the International Journal of Inclusive Education and Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, emphasizing equity in education and vulnerable populations.