A5090569222- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Disability Education and Employment
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Physical Activity and Health
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Psychological and Educational Research Studies
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
The University of Sydney
2011-2025
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital
2017
In the Westernised world, numerous children are overweight and have problems with bullying mental health. One of underlying causes for all three is postulated to be a decrease in outdoor free play. The aim Sydney Playground Project demonstrate effectiveness two simple interventions aimed increase children's physical activity social skills. This study protocol describes design 3-year cluster randomised controlled trial (CRCT), which schools clusters. consists 13-week intervention 1 week each...
We assessed the effectiveness of a simple intervention for increasing children's physical activity, play, perceived competence/social acceptance, and social skills.A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted, in which schools were clusters. Twelve Sydney (Australia) primary randomly allocated to or control conditions, with 226 children (5-7 years old) selected participate. Data collected at baseline after 13 weeks. The consisted introducing recycled materials without an obvious play...
Because leisure activities are often viewed as optional, their value to people with disabilities may not be recognized. This study explored the benefits of for eight young who blind. These provided them supportive relationships, a desirable identity, experiences power and control, social justice. They enabled we studied thrive despite adversity.
Introduction This study explores the social experiences in high school of students with visual impairments. Methods Experience sampling methodology was used to examine (a) how socially included impairments feel, (b) internal qualities their activities, and (c) factors that influence a sense inclusion. Twelve students, including three additional disabilities, completed Psychological Sense School Membership (PSSM) questionnaire as measure They were subsequently asked complete an in-the-moment...
This study explored the social inclusion in high school of Australian students with vision impairment (VI). We sought to understand how described inclusion, whether they felt included and what influenced these perceptions. As part a larger mixed methods study, 12 VI, who had previously answered Psychological Sense School Membership (PSSM) questionnaire, were interviewed about aspects school. These interviews analysed thematically. Participants as being noticed not overlooked by others. While...
Abstract Background Men continue to be overrepresented in the Australian suicide statistics despite wide scale public health initiatives improve men’s mental literacy and increase their help-seeking behaviour. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) deliver free confidential support; however, services are underutilised by men. In absence of contemporary literature that explores end-user experiences EAPs, we asked men from blue- white-collar employment settings about barriers enablers using EAP...
This study explored the concept of leisure as resistance to social constraints blindness. Leisure, because its relative freedoms, has been conceptualised a forum in which dominant cultural discourses and stereotypes can be challenged or resisted. A post-structural analysis narratives five young people who are blind revealed that they intentionally used aspects resist some disability. Three strategies were identified: advocacy, redefinition passing. Advocacy targeted other people's beliefs;...
The aim of this study was to better understand early-stage mental health recovery experiences people living with severe and persistent illness complex needs. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted 13 engaged in an Australian program specifically designed for facing barriers their recovery. Interview data analysed thematically using constant comparative methods. Participants described engaging seven interconnecting aspects early recovery: (1) the challenge recovery; (2)...
Introduction This study compares the experiences of high school students with visual impairments (that is, those who are blind or have low vision) in and out school. Methods Twelve visually impaired completed same in-the-moment survey seven times daily for consecutive days. The frequencies their activities, interactions, ratings internal variables (fitting in, acceptance, loneliness, enjoyment) were compared across three contexts: home, school, other (neither home nor school) contexts....
Abstract The organisational, physical and social environment within residential aged care settings greatly influence its residents' sense of autonomy, choice control their ability to engage in meaningful occupations. Identifying what extent these environmental contexts are supportive well‐coordinated could assist with promoting engagement residents. Residential Environment Impact Scale (REIS) was developed measure the impact on This study examined benefits barriers implementing REIS four...
Background: Person-centred care (PCC) is regarded as best practice within dementia care, however there a gap between the understanding and implementation of this type practice. The Peer Enablement Program (PEP) incorporates group problem solving model for promoting PCC residents with moderate to advanced living in facilities.Objective: Trained PEP facilitators introduced program selected staff from an organisation 99 facilities across Australia. objective study was identify what particular...
Abstract Although workplace death is known to have profound social and psychological effects on families, the economic consequences not been explored. This pioneering study investigated families’ financial situations following fatal injuries. An online survey explored impact of post-death change 142 participants from Australia, Canada, USA, UK using a scale strain model. Half experienced loss, proportion struggling financially increased 24% 62% after death. Workers’ compensation claims were...
Families bereaved by sudden work-related death are underrepresented in the literature therefore little is known about their engagement with justice system. This qualitative study explored families’ experiences and expectations of authorities legal system following workplace death. We analyzed emergent meaning from transcript data four focus groups. Six broad themes were identified: just outcome, delivery safety, family liaison, access to information, assistance for affected people,...
Abstract Background and Objectives Residents in aged care homes often report lack of life purpose meaning limited opportunities to contribute their community. The JAVA Memory Care program is designed facilitate engagement for older adults with advanced dementia. This study explored whether engaged such meaningfully, on social occupational levels, within one Australian residential home. Methods A mixed method design guided this exploration. Trained staff facilitated six groups over 2 months....