I am a sociologist and qualitative researcher with research interests as diverse as close relationships, health promotion, ageing, sexual health and wellbeing, technology, social connection/isolation, and ageism, amongst others.
I am currently Researcher and Manager for Twins Research Australia (TRA). As a researcher with previous managerial and professional experience, I am uniquely suited to oversee the day to day operation of this important entity.
My previous research in close relationships and also in ageing contributes to the future expanding scope of TRA, to ensure our research is applicable across the lifespan. TRA brings twins and researchers together for vital health research that benefits everyone. Twins are special to research as they help us to tease apart the effects of nature (genetics) and nurture (environment) on our health - which then allows governments and organisations to develop policies and programs of benefit to the health of the population as a whole. Our research impact has led to better diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a wide range of health conditions. We also support twins and their families to live happy and healthy lives with comprehensive evidence-based educational resources.
I am also a Research Fellow with the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, where I continue to research issues as diverse as retirement village decision-making and factors affecting consumer choices, as well as sexual health and wellbeing.
I have co-authored >35 publications, as well as three book chapters, and given >30 presentations at national and international conferences. My research generates media interest (radio and TV) and I have published in social media platforms such as The Conversation, On Line Opinion and others.
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Talking about sex with friends: perspectives of older adults from theSex, Age & Mestudy in Australia
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Honours, Awards and Fellowships
Emerging Leaders Forum, led by Dr John Beard, Director, World Health Organisation, Department of Ageing and Lifecourse
Staff Development Travel and Education Grant
Postgraduate Conference Scheme
Best Victorian Student Paper Presentation, AAG Prize, Emerging Researchers in Ageing conference
3 Year Australian Postgraduate Award
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Positions
Manager, Twins Research Australia
Melbourne School Of Population And Global Health
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Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC)
Associate Member
International Federation on Ageing (IFA)
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Sexual Health Society of Victoria (SHSOV)
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Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG)
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The Australian Sociological Association (TASA)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelors Degree (Honours) (Community & Industry)
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelors of Social Science (Psychology)
Swinburne University of Technology