Miriam van den Berg

Miriam van den Berg is a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Stretton Health Equity Institute. Her work focuses on health equity and social determinants of health, particularly precarious employment, housing, food systems, disability, and aging. With over 15 years as a public health consultant, she collaborates with governments, NGOs, and the World Health Organization on policy and advocacy. She previously held roles at Flinders University and the University of Tasmania. Her email is miriam.vandenberg@adelaide.edu.au.

Research Interests:

• Work conditions and health equity
• Precarious employment (informal labor, platform work)
• Housing and food security policies
• Disability and aging studies

Recent Work:

Her research analyzes structural determinants of health inequities across countries, using case studies to identify policy levers. She also explores innovative interventions like community gardens and digital tools for qualitative research during pandemics.

Grants & Collaborations:

Engaged with multi-sectoral projects in Australia and globally, including work with WHO and Tasmanian organizations. Focuses on cross-sector policies and social protection systems to address health disparities.