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Professor Margaret Carter serves as the Director of M. A. Carter Consultancy, specializing in mental health and wellbeing support services across various educational contexts. She is also an AMHHEC Committee Leader at James Cook University. Previously, she held academic positions including Professor and Chair in the Discipline of Counselling at the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) from 2019 to 2022, and roles at James Cook University as a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Education between 2010–2013 and 2017–2018.
Her research and consultancy focus on mental health and wellness, preventing cyberbullying, and young children’s social behavior. She emphasizes the importance of mental health as a collective responsibility and has developed ethical approaches to community engagement in education, particularly in guidance and counseling programs. Her work in cyber safety integrates with her broader commitment to student welfare and pedagogical innovation.
Margaret has been recognized for her contributions, including a National Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2017) for pioneering a transformative and ethical community of inquiry approach in a guidance and counseling program.
In her academic career, Margaret has integrated research, teaching, and community engagement, leading to impactful educational initiatives. While specific grants or advisory roles beyond her academic positions are not detailed here, her work reflects a dedication to enhancing student learning environments and addressing critical issues in mental health and cyber safety.
