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Sonja Maria is an Associate Professor in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University (CSU), with a focus on emergency healthcare, clinical guideline development, and gender studies. Her career spans roles as a critical care paramedic, senior manager, and academic, contributing to policy, education, and research.
- Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (CSU)
- PhD in Paramedicine (Flinders University, 2021)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education (Flinders University, 2020)
- Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) (CSU, 2016)
Her research bridges paramedicine and gender equality, emphasizing clinical protocols, mental health stigma, and LGBTQIA+ healthcare access. She co-led the Gender Network and contributed to initiatives promoting inclusivity in emergency services.
Her publications span clinical practice guidelines, mental health interventions, and workplace safety in paramedicine, with a notable 2024 chapter on sexual harassment and neoliberalism. She has received grants for projects on LGBT mental health and HIV prevention in rural areas.
- Emergency Services Medal (2003, 2012)
- Krum Educational Grant (2020)
- Grants for LGBT mental health (2022), PrEP access (2023)
As Managing Editor of the International Journal of Paramedicine and editorial board member of Intensive Care Research, she advances peer-reviewed scholarship. She redesigned CSU’s paramedic curriculum, advocating for open access and global mentorship.
