معرفی
Dr Lisa Furlong is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow in Speech Pathology at Flinders University, with adjunct roles at the University of Canterbury's Child Well-being Research Institute and La Trobe University's SOLAR Lab. Her work focuses on evidence-based literacy interventions, telepractice, and mobile health applications to improve service access for children with communication difficulties. She holds a PhD from La Trobe University and a First Class Honours degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Canterbury.
Educations
- PhD (Speech Pathology), La Trobe University (2018)
- Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy (First Class Honours), University of Canterbury (2011)
Research Interests
Her research emphasizes collaborative practice between speech pathologists and educators, policy analysis for literacy instruction, and technology-driven solutions like telepractice and mobile apps. She actively explores the Science of Reading and its implementation in primary schools, with a focus on reducing barriers to speech therapy access.
Awards
- Best Spark Talk (Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, 2022)
- 3 Minute Thesis Competition Winner (School/College levels, 2016)
- Golden Key International Honour Society Member
Teaching & Grants
Teaches language and literacy development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Secured grants including the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (2016-2018) and Virtual Speech Pathologist PhD Scholarship (2014-2016). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).
Labs & Collaborations
Contributes to the Science of Language and Reading Lab (SOLAR Lab) at La Trobe University and collaborates on literacy implementation projects in New Zealand primary schools.
