Rachel Gregory-Wilson

Rachel Gregory-Wilson is a Researcher in the School of Nursing & Midwifery at Western Sydney University, specializing in the critical intersection of nursing, legal systems, and child protection for infants in out-of-home care settings.

Her academic qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Laws from Western Sydney University
• Master of Nursing from Western Sydney University
• Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice from Western Sydney University
• Bachelor of Nursing

Gregory-Wilson's research investigates how legal decision-making processes impact infant vulnerability, with particular focus on court proceedings, mental health considerations, and developmental stage recognition. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges nursing science with legal frameworks to address systemic gaps in child protection systems, examining how health information influences removal decisions and how policy can better safeguard infant wellbeing during critical developmental windows.

Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic development across legal-nursing hybrid scholarship, with increasing emphasis on Vulnerability Theory applications and policy implementation. Her work shows growing citation impact (h-index 5) across nursing, law, and social work domains, demonstrating cross-disciplinary relevance through publications in specialized journals like Nursing Philosophy and the University of New South Wales Law Journal.

Gregory-Wilson maintains active interdisciplinary collaborations with legal scholars, social work researchers, and child protection agencies. Her research trajectory indicates sustained funding support, particularly evident in the 2024 submission to national mental health guidelines and multiple peer-reviewed articles addressing court processes. Current projects focus on translating research into practice through policy advocacy and frontline worker training initiatives.