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Marijke Denton is a Lecturer in Speech and Language Pathology at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology and specializes in work-integrated learning, particularly in regional and rural contexts. Her clinical background spans three decades in paediatric speech pathology practice and education.
- Graduating from Sydney University's Speech Pathology Program (1991)
- Workplace Learning Coordinator (2019-present)
- Focus on clinical education capacity-building in underserved communities
Marijke's research interests center on rural allied health education, inter-professional mentoring, and service learning. Her work emphasizes practical training frameworks and equitable healthcare access. Recent projects examine student placement impacts on rural communities and mentoring models in clinical education.
Selected Research Contributions:
- 2022: Peer review of rural service learning impact study
- 2012-14: HETI-funded research on inter-professional mentorship (SpICE Model)
Professional Affiliations: Active member of Speech Pathology Australia, participating in their Professional Self-Regulation Program. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes preparing students for real-world clinical transitions through hands-on placement experiences.
