Stephan Lund

Stephan Lund is a Professor and Head of Division at the School of Allied Health, Social Work and Social Policy at The University of Western Australia. He holds dual roles as Professor and Associate Professor, specializing in fostering innovative practices within social work and child welfare systems. His academic career spans over 25 years in social work, including frontline roles and senior management.

Education:

• PhD in Social Work (2008–2018), University of Western Australia
• Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (2019–2021), University of Western Australia
• Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) (1997–2000), University of Western Australia
• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Industrial Relations (1986–1989), University of Western Australia

Research Interests: Focused on out-of-home care systems, foster/kinship carers' experiences, trauma-informed practice, and educational methodologies. Current projects include evaluating healthcare training platforms, child advocacy initiatives, and student mental health programs. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and social welfare.

Grants & Collaborations: Active in 12 funded projects, including collaborations with government agencies like the Department of Communities (WA) and nonprofits like Centrecare WA. Notable initiatives include the Valuing Children Initiative and evaluations of child support services.

Awards: Recognized for teaching excellence and research impact, including the UWA Guild Student Choice Award (2020) and multiple citations for contributions to student learning.

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams in child protection advocacy, trauma-informed education, and social work policy development. Serves on advisory boards for organizations such as Affirm Care and the University of the Sunshine Coast.