Renata Cinelli

Renata Cinelli is a Researcher in the School of Education at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), within the Faculty of Education and Arts. Her work focuses on education, health promotion, and Indigenous health, with particular emphasis on teacher education, physical activity interventions, and global citizenship. She has conducted extensive research on teacher education systems in Solomon Islands, cross-cultural practicum experiences, and health literacy in school programs.

Her research explores barriers to physical activity among Indigenous youth, the role of elders in community wellbeing, and scalable school-based interventions like the iPLAY program. She has collaborated on projects involving mentorship programs for Aboriginal youth, body image studies, and the application of self-determination theory in physical education.

Cinelli’s publications span qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and case studies. She has contributed to international journals in education, public health, and sociology, with a focus on culturally responsive practices in education and health sectors.

Her work integrates academic research with community engagement, emphasizing practical applications in remote and Indigenous communities. She has been involved in curriculum development for teacher training programs and health promotion initiatives that bridge theory and real-world implementation challenges.