Dr Bridgette McNamara
Honorary (Senior Fellow)
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
68 Scholarly works
3 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
‘Our babies are our gold’: The experiences of Aboriginal kinship carers in Western Australia
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2026.1088272026
Journal article
“I wouldn’t wish it on anyone”: patient experiences with Buruli ulcer
DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2026.1005232026
Journal article
Risk and prevention behaviours among dengue cases: informing targeted public health response
DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2026.1004732026
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Buruli ulcer: Analysis of emerging endemicity in urban areas of Victoria, 2015-2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2026.1003912020
Research Contracts
Consultancy for Development of MDAS Longitudinal Study
2019
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Predicting and Preventing Child Removals and Optimising the Child Protection System for Aboriginal Children in Partnership With Aboriginal Communities and Health Services
2018
Research Grant
‘Defying the Odds’: Exploring the Impact of Perinatal Outcomes, Maternal Social and Health Outcomes and Level of Culturally Appropriate Service Availability on the Health of Western Australian Aboriginal Infants and Children
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Strength together: Risk and protective factors for dementia and cognitive impairment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
DOI: 10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.1002062026
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Kinship care and Aboriginal children with disabilities in out-of-home care: “My boy, I was his voice”
DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2026.26687672025
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Health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their grandparents: a Western Australian retrospective cohort study
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-24577-02025
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The Role of Foxes in Transmitting Zoonotic Bacteria to Humans: A Scoping Review
DOI: 10.1111/zph.132302025
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A Prototype Rapid Tool to Enhance Detection of Dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Primary Care
DOI: 10.1002/gps.701262025
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Relationships between social determinants of health and healthy body composition among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in the Next Generation: Youth Well-being study
DOI: 10.1002/hpja.927