Personal profile
Biography
I am a qualified social worker (MSW) with a psychology (BPsycSc) and cognitive behaviour therapy (GradDip) background. I have seven years of experience working across not-for-profits, government services and private corporations. During this time, I have held various psychosocial roles, from clinical mental health, counselling and case management to aged care consultancy, community development, disability rehabilitation, project management and student supervision. Most recently, occupying qualitative research assistant roles and working in social work academia. Prior to my career in health I worked in government and private administration for eight years.
Teaching overview
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
SWSP1001, Professionalism, Values and Ethics in Human Services
SWSP1003, Human Rights and Social Justice
Research interests
I am interested in researching the ideological contradictions within social justice efforts (particularly political correctness, censorship, freedom of speech, and ideological coercion) and how communicative action can resolve tensions and solve problems within and between groups.
- Ideology, critical thinking, and ethics.
Future research
Mothering and Addiction
A scoping review of mothers' experiences navigating child rearing and methamphetamine addiction.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):