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Lesley-Anne Ey is an Associate Professor at UniSA Education Futures, University of South Australia. Her research focuses on child protection, media literacy, bullying prevention, and teacher education. She has conducted extensive studies on harmful sexual behaviors in children, interprofessional collaboration in child welfare, and the role of digital media in youth development. Her work addresses critical issues such as teacher preparedness for safeguarding, family engagement in child protection systems, and curriculum integration of media literacy.
Key research themes include:
- Educational strategies to mitigate child sexual abuse risks
- Anti-bullying interventions informed by participatory design
- Policy analysis of safeguarding protocols in schools
- Gender role development influenced by music media
Her recent publications (2020–2025) explore topics such as:
- Teachers’ preparedness in managing harmful sexual behaviors
- Media literacy’s protective role against exploitation
- Parental understanding of bullying dynamics
- Interprofessional practices in child protection services
Dr. Ey actively contributes to academic review processes (e.g., Journal of Child Sexual Abuse reviewers list) and has evaluated programs like the Safe Schools Hub. She engages in community-focused research, partnering with educators, families, and policymakers to develop evidence-based solutions.
