As a group we have particular expertise in the areas of experimental health research, behaviour change theory, individual differences and health, translation of evidence into practice and randomised controlled trials of health behaviour change interventions.
Supervisors: Associate Professor Mitch Byrne
Project title: Enhancing engagement of neurotypical children with Autistic peers in the preschool environment
Scholarship: Suicide Prevention Australia
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly and Dr Briony Larance
Project title: A regional approach to improving suicide prevention activities in the AOD treatment field
Scholarship: University Postgraduate Award
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly and Professor Kathleen Clapham (Ngarruwan Ngadji)
Project title: Exploring the processes and mechanics within mutual support groups that mobilise recovery from addiction
Scholarship: Australian Postgraduate Scholarship
Supervisors: Senior Professor Rodney Croft
Project title: Mechanisms responsible for phosphene perception
Scholarship: Matching Scholarship, The Salvation Army
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly, Dr Laura Robinson and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Health literacy and its role in mental illness and residential substance
Scholarship: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Supervisors: Dr Stewart Vella and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Mechanisms underlying changes in mental health literacy in adolescents following a workshop during a sport practice session
Supervisors: Associate Professor Sarah Loughran and Senior Professor Rodney Croft
Project title: Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Sleep
Scholarship: International Postgraduate Tuition Award (IPTA)
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Risk perception and risk communication in substance abuse treatment settings
Supervisors: Dr Briony Larance
Project title: Polypharmacy among people with chronic non-cancer pain using strong opioids
Scholarship: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Loneliness in substance dependence treatment
Scholarship: Australian Postgraduate Scholarship
Supervisors: Senior Professor Frank Deane and Dr Alex Hains
Project title: The antecedents of effective psychological interventions for young people at risk of suicide: A longitudinal mixed methods approach
Supervisors: Senior Professor Frank Deane and Dr Stewart Vella
Project title: A brief mental health literacy program for adolescent males who participate in sport: Help out a mate
Scholarship: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Supervisors: Dr Stewart Vella
Project title: Sports participation and physical activity during early childhood and its relationship with psychosocial health
Scholarship: Matching Scholarship, the St Vincent de Paul
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly, Dr Briony Larance, Dr Laura Robinson and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Addressing the Unmet Health Needs of People Attending Substance Use Treatment
Scholarship: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Role of insight in methamphetamine dependence
Scholarship: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Supervisors: Dr Stewart Vella
Project title: Flow and clutch states in sport and exercise
Scholarship: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Supervisors: Associate Professor Peter Kelly and Professor Kathleen Clapham (Ngarruwan Ngadji)
Project title: Understanding the impact of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations on the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions
Scholarship: Australian Postgraduate Scholarship
Supervisors: Senior Professor Frank Deane and Dr Judy Pickard
Project title: Implementation of Open Dialogue in an adolescent inpatient team in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local: Acceptability and feasibility for staff, consumers, and their families
Scholarship: Industry Scholarship
Supervisors: Senior Professor Frank Deane and Dr Chris Degeling
Project title: Psychological variables contributing to antibiotic resistance in aged care facilities
Scholarship: International Postgraduate Tuition Award (IPTA)
Supervisors: Dr Stewart Vella and Associate Professor Peter Kelly
Project title: Investigating the influence of youth sport on parental mental health
Scholarship: Rotary Health
Supervisors: Professor Peter Caputi and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Help for the helpers: The impact of role-identity and educational training on mental health help-seeking in Australian paramedics
Scholarship: Australian Postgraduate Scholarship
Supervisors: Associate Professor Vida Bliokas and Senior Professor Frank Deane
Project title: Parents’ role in the treatment of adolescents’ attending a suicide prevention service
Supervisors: Dr Stewart Vella
Project title: Developmental outcomes of school sport participation
Supervisors: Senior Professor Frank Deane and Associate Professor Peter Kelly
Project title: Sustainability of recovery and wellbeing-oriented care in people with psychosis