Rohan Telford

Dr Rohan Telford is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research at the Australian National University. His research focuses on physical activity interventions, child development, and public health outcomes, with particular expertise in longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials examining how exercise impacts cognitive, physical, and mental health in children and adolescents.

Dr Telford investigates how physical activity interventions influence executive function, language development, and mental health in early childhood through innovative approaches like surf therapy. His work also examines tobacco control policy frameworks and industry influence on public health narratives.

Publications show consistent focus on intervention efficacy, with methodological strengths in cross-sectional analyses, cluster RCTs, and biomarker measurements. Research consistently demonstrates connections between motor skill development, physical activity intensity, and health outcomes across developmental stages.