جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Child Development
• Social Work
• Criminology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marilyn Casley is a Lecturer in Griffith University's School of Human Services and Social Work and member of the Griffith Criminology Institute since 2021. Based at Logan Campus, she holds a PhD from Griffith (2017) and extensive experience in child-focused research and practice. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta, Canada (1974-1979) Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education, RMIT University, Australia (2010) PhD, Griffith University, Australia (2012-2017) Dr. Casley's research centers on professional communication with children (0-18 years), focusing on how adults understand children's perspectives. She developed internationally adopted tools for inclusive practice and critical thinking models used in community services. Current work includes a Logan community needs analysis on youth substance misuse, engaging children, parents, and agencies to develop outreach supports. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). Dr. Casley actively secures research funding, with recent projects including a Department of Education Voice of Children Framework consultancy (2024-2025) and Griffith-funded child development training conversion (2023-2024). She collaborates internationally in Papua New Guinea with ChildFund and UNICEF. As an academic leader, she serves as Program Director for six undergraduate programs and supervises three graduate students while having completed three doctoral supervisions. Her work bridges research, policy, and frontline practice through tangible resource development and community partnerships.

• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Gender Studies
• Food Security
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Natalie Araujo is a Lecturer in Anthropology and Development Studies at La Trobe University's School of Social Inquiry in Melbourne, Australia, where she has been employed since July 2016. Her academic work focuses on critical questions of access, equity, and empowerment related to health, wellbeing, food and water security, and sustainable development across diverse communities. Dr. Araujo holds a PhD and MA from the University of Manchester, a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne, and a BA(Hons) from Mount Holyoke College. Her interdisciplinary background bridges anthropology, law, and development studies, creating a unique perspective for her research on social inclusion and community wellbeing. This diverse educational foundation supports her work across academic, legal, and practical development contexts. Her research expertise centers on food systems and foodways in relation to community wellbeing and resilience, examining intersecting issues of structural violence, trauma, agency, and gender. She conducts extensive work in Latin America, the Latin American diaspora, the Pacific, and with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in Australia. Dr. Araujo employs qualitative, mixed methods, collaborative and co-design research methodologies with expertise in knowledge translation for diverse stakeholders and audiences, including monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks. Dr. Araujo's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on wellbeing narratives, gender studies, food security, and health communication. Her research trajectory has evolved from examining cosmopolitan identities and migration patterns toward increasingly applied work on health communication, food systems, and emergency response in diverse communities, particularly during the pandemic. Her work consistently addresses social inclusion challenges faced by marginalized populations and emphasizes practical solutions for improving access to critical information and resources. Extensive experience in collaborative projects with industry partners Available for Masters Research or PhD student supervision Regular media engagement on issues of migration, gender, and social inclusion Membership on advisory committees for community organizations Contributions to local government policy and evaluation in Australia Prior work experience with NGOs in the UK and Colombia Dr. Araujo has contributed significantly to research on trauma and researcher vulnerability, ethnographic studies of gender and food security in Vanuatu, and evaluations of health communication for non-English speaking communities. Her work on the circulation and adaptation of critical health messaging in CALD communities during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates her commitment to practical applications of anthropological research for immediate community benefit.

Amanda Watsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Public Health
• Indigenous Health
• Child Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Watson is a Research Fellow in Public Health at the University of South Australia's School of Allied Health & Human Performance. She holds a PhD from Deakin University (2019), a Master of Public Health from the University of Adelaide (2013), and a Bachelor of Education from the University of South Australia (2005). Her primary affiliation is with UniSA's City East Campus where she serves as a Research Degree Supervisor. Her research focuses on Indigenous child health, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's ear health through an NHMRC-funded project investigating healthcare pathways and wellbeing impacts. She also studies seasonal variations in children's activity patterns and dietary habits between school terms and holidays. Her work combines epidemiological analysis with community-engaged approaches to develop culturally safe health interventions. Watson's recent publications reveal strong emphasis on pediatric public health, with key themes including seasonal health behavior changes, Indigenous health equity, and community-based intervention design. Her methodology integrates mixed-methods research, longitudinal tracking, and participatory codesign approaches. As a former primary school teacher at Singapore's Canadian International School (2010-2012) and research assistant at Dental Health Services Victoria (2014), she brings practical education and clinical experience to her academic work. Her current NHMRC projects demonstrate sustained focus on translating research into actionable health strategies for vulnerable child populations.

• Early Childhood Education
• Drama in Education
• Literacy Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Mary-Rose McLaren is a faculty member at Victoria University in the College of Arts, Business, Law, Education & IT. She holds a PhD in Medieval History from the University of Melbourne and has a teaching qualification in Drama from Trinity College, London. Her academic journey spans both historical scholarship and performance arts, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to education. Her educational background includes: BA (Hons) from University of Melbourne, Australia (1983) LTCL from Trinity College, London (1997) PhD from University of Melbourne, Australia (1992) Mary-Rose McLaren's research interests sit at the intersection of theory, practice, and performance. She focuses on the use of Drama in developing Literacy, the London sources of Shakespeare, and the role of creativity in education. Her work extends into Early Childhood Education with projects tracking students through university courses, examining workplace placements, exploring cultural awareness among teacher education students, studying cultural beliefs about risky play, and investigating values in higher education teaching. Her research methodology blends traditional academic approaches with creative output as a director, actor, and writer. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on belonging in educational contexts, ethical considerations in play spaces, and the integration of arts-based pedagogies in both early childhood and higher education settings. She explores how creative approaches can transform educational practice, particularly through theatre and performance. Mary-Rose McLaren is actively involved in research supervision, guiding numerous Master's and PhD students through their research journeys. Her current funded research includes the "Early childhood tertiary partnerships program" (2024-2026) examining the impact of university and placement mentoring on student success, and the "Innovation in Initial Teacher Education" project (2022-2025) supporting the development of courses to upskill early childhood educators to teachers. She has established collaborative networks focused on creative approaches to education, particularly through theatre and performance. Her work often involves community engagement through pop-up playspaces and public pedagogies that explore children's agency and inclusion in urban environments. Mary-Rose also contributes to international connections in education, having sustained global collaborations through digital platforms during the pandemic.