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Professor Melinda Craike is a leading academic in physical activity and health at Victoria University's Institute for Health & Sport. She holds the dual role of Professor of Physical Activity and Health and Director of the Pathways in Place initiative, a $11M research program addressing community disadvantage. Her expertise spans health-enhancing physical activity, research translation, and preventive health care. Craike has over 200 publications and $5.5M in Paul Ramsay Foundation funding for her systems-change work in communities like Brimbank and Logan.
Education:
- PhD (Griffith University, 2005)
- BA Leisure Management (Honours, Griffith University, 1999)
Research Focus: Craike's work bridges research and practice, emphasizing actionable evidence for policy and programs. Key areas include physical activity behavior change, equity-focused interventions, and place-based systems change. She leads the Growing Brimbank Program and co-directs the Pathways in Place initiative, applying community co-creation approaches.
Grants & Impact:
- $11M Paul Ramsay Foundation grant (2020-2025) for Pathways in Place
- Multiple community partnerships in Brimbank and Logan
- Policy influence across health, education, and disadvantage
Labs & Teams: Directs the Pathways in Place research program (joint VU/Griffith) and oversees the Growing Brimbank community initiative.
