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Patricia Mackey is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director for Undergraduate Social Work programs at Charles Sturt University (CSU), School of Social Work and Arts. With dual accreditation as a social worker and occupational therapist, she bridges clinical and academic domains. Her work spans human rights, public advocacy, child protection, youth justice, mental health, and disability services, emphasizing trauma-informed, participatory action research.
- University: Charles Sturt University
- School: School of Social Work and Arts
- Role: Senior Lecturer, Course Director
Her research focuses on sensitive methodologies for engaging marginalized populations—particularly children and people with disabilities—in studies on domestic/family violence, intergenerational trauma, and child protection. She advocates for co-led research processes and skills-based learning innovations to enhance equity and inclusion in social work education.
Key trends in her 13 publications (2021–2025) include:
- Skills-based learning frameworks for social work education
- Intergenerational trauma and healing mechanisms
- Participatory approaches in child protection curriculum
- Co-design methodologies for aged care and social work
- Advancing ethical standards in domestic violence research
Professional memberships include:
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- International Federation of Social Workers
- Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)
