Passionate about innovative educational practices, enhancing student learning experiences, and leading transformative teaching strategies. My role focuses on fostering academic excellence, authentic assessments, policy and governance.

CEMA supports education sectors, governments, businesses, and the University by efficiently and cost-effectively providing psychometric solutions, and by developing capacity in assessment practice informed by research.

HERDSA’s journal Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) was established in 1982. The journal publishes seven issues a year, including one Special Issue on a theme decided by the editorial team. Occasional Symposia and Virtual Issues will also be published. HERD is published by Taylor & Francis. HERD is a leading journal in the field of higher education (and was given an A ranking in the 2010 Australian Research Council Journal Rankings). HERD’s reputation as a leading journal in higher… Show more HERDSA’s journal Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) was established in 1982. The journal publishes seven issues a year, including one Special Issue on a theme decided by the editorial team. Occasional Symposia and Virtual Issues will also be published. HERD is published by Taylor & Francis. HERD is a leading journal in the field of higher education (and was given an A ranking in the 2010 Australian Research Council Journal Rankings). HERD’s reputation as a leading journal in higher education has continued to grow. HERD's articles are indexed by the ISI social science citation index, and in 2017, the journal's Impact Factor was 2.006. In July 2016, Google Scholar Metrics ranked the journal 6th on their list of the top 20 higher education publications. You can access HERD’s current impact factor and browse the latest articles at www.tandfonline.com/toc/cher20/current. HERD contributes to HERDSA’s purpose of continuously improving higher education by informing and challenging researchers, teachers, administrators, and others concerned with the past, present, and future of higher education. The journal publishes scholarly articles that make a significant and original contribution to the theory, practice, or research of higher education. We welcome theoretical, philosophical, and historical articles and essays that address higher education in any of its dimensions. Equally, we welcome empirical higher education studies, which employ qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies including big data. All published articles propose fresh critical insights into the area being addressed and are appropriately framed for an international audience. They have also undergone rigorous, double-blind peer review by at least two internationally recognised peers. Show less

The HERSDA Branches are active networks of professionals across all local universities committed to the advancement of higher and tertiary education. Monthly research seminars, educational workshops and newsletters provide opportunities for collaboration, peer support and networking.

My journey into the art world began in the late 1990s as an actress, and by the early 2000s, I founded my own theatre company in Melbourne, Victoria. My creative pursuits have always focused on portraying strong women and youth in literature, theatre, and film. I am a trained performance artist and writer, and a self-taught fine artist who enjoys creating from home, often with my lively family offering their unfiltered feedback on my work. I thrive on having multiple projects underway at once… Show more My journey into the art world began in the late 1990s as an actress, and by the early 2000s, I founded my own theatre company in Melbourne, Victoria. My creative pursuits have always focused on portraying strong women and youth in literature, theatre, and film. I am a trained performance artist and writer, and a self-taught fine artist who enjoys creating from home, often with my lively family offering their unfiltered feedback on my work. I thrive on having multiple projects underway at once, engaging in research, writing essays, opinion pieces, poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and advancing my academic career in higher education. My driving force is a desire to make the world a better place.I've been honoured to receive awards from the Queen’s Trust Foundation and the Myer Foundation for my acclaimed theatre-in-education works, particularly those focused on anti-bullying programs for primary and secondary schools across Australia. In the early 2000s, I pioneered theatre-in-education programs that supported students in tackling bullying in Australian primary schools, a contribution I hold dear. My portfolio spans over 100 publications, including journal articles, book chapters, plays, and books, featured in esteemed national and international outlets.As a mixed media artist, I work with oil pastels, charcoal, pencil, acrylics, and water colours to express political and cultural themes from the past and present, aiming to provoke thought and reflection in today's context. My art ranges from realism to abstract, including portraits, and I relish the freedom and expression that painting affords me. Every brushstroke is an opportunity to embed hidden secrets for viewers to uncover, inviting them to interpret and engage with my work.I hope my artwork inspires you to rethink big ideas and discover the layers of hidden messages within each piece. Most of my works are on canvas, ready to hang and safely ship, making them accessible for collectors everywhere. Show less

I assist and support higher education institutions as well as relevant government organizations and the private sector to undertake accreditation reviews in the following areas: advising on constructive alignment, learning outcomes, rubrics, authentic assessment, placements, reflective practice, future directions, managing risk, and improving student participation rates for work-integrated learning and employability programs. Some of my clients have included Queensland University of Technology,… Show more I assist and support higher education institutions as well as relevant government organizations and the private sector to undertake accreditation reviews in the following areas: advising on constructive alignment, learning outcomes, rubrics, authentic assessment, placements, reflective practice, future directions, managing risk, and improving student participation rates for work-integrated learning and employability programs. Some of my clients have included Queensland University of Technology, Kaplan Education, Publishing Companies such as SAGE UK, Southern Queensland University, International Business School Suzhou of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China, and undertaking Masters and Ph.D. completion examination processes. Show less

I was responsible for leading the expansion of the scope and scale of the Business School’s Work-Integrated Learning offerings. I worked with the Business School’s Executive and Senior Leadership teams to direct and manage the establishment and expansion of the Work-Integrated Learning Hub. This involved determining the principles, priorities and strategies for high-quality Work-Integrated Learning for Business students, and undertaking research in the area of Work-Integrated Learning.

During my time at Swinburne University of Technology, I specialised in the following teaching and research areas: Work-Integrated Learning, blended learning, reflective practice as well as creative writing, performance writing, multimedia and professional writing. During my time at Swinburne, I focused on planning, designing and teaching work-integrated learning, career development learning and international experience units of study for The Swinburne Advantage, which included study tours to… Show more During my time at Swinburne University of Technology, I specialised in the following teaching and research areas: Work-Integrated Learning, blended learning, reflective practice as well as creative writing, performance writing, multimedia and professional writing. During my time at Swinburne, I focused on planning, designing and teaching work-integrated learning, career development learning and international experience units of study for The Swinburne Advantage, which included study tours to the Philippines, Samoa, Malaysia and China. Show less

During my time at Deakin University, I specialised in blended learning and curricular renewal that engaged students and supported teachers. I focused on supporting staff to re-imagine assessments, edutech requirements and staff capacity building in the area of blended learning for STEM for the faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.

I was the Manager (and co-founder) of the award winning, Work-Integrated Learning activity - TROVE. The extra-curricular WIL program supported and assisted students at The University of Western Australia in the area of graduate attributes by creating hands-on professional-like experiences for employability such as online publication and event management. The program was awarded a Cultural Precinct Award (2011). During this time, I was also an Associate Lecturer in creative writing and… Show more I was the Manager (and co-founder) of the award winning, Work-Integrated Learning activity - TROVE. The extra-curricular WIL program supported and assisted students at The University of Western Australia in the area of graduate attributes by creating hands-on professional-like experiences for employability such as online publication and event management. The program was awarded a Cultural Precinct Award (2011). During this time, I was also an Associate Lecturer in creative writing and performance studies. Show less

I was the Manager (and co-founder) of the award winning Theatre-in-Education (TIE) company, Odd Socks Theatre Company. The organisation provided internships and work-based learning opportunities (paid and unpaid) for Swinburne University's theatre students (current and graduates) from 1999-2001. The company's main focus was developing and implementing high quality TIE programs for primary and high school students. All company members wrote, directed, produced and performed in numerous award… Show more I was the Manager (and co-founder) of the award winning Theatre-in-Education (TIE) company, Odd Socks Theatre Company. The organisation provided internships and work-based learning opportunities (paid and unpaid) for Swinburne University's theatre students (current and graduates) from 1999-2001. The company's main focus was developing and implementing high quality TIE programs for primary and high school students. All company members wrote, directed, produced and performed in numerous award winning plays throughout Australia. For instance, 'Odd Socks and Neat Hair', which was an anti-bullying play that influenced policy and supported intervention programs throughout Victorian primary schools. Show less

During my time at HMAS Cerberus, Melbourne, HMAS Penguin, Sydney, HMAS Garden Island, Perth and HMAS Adelaide (frigate ship), Western Australia, I provided advanced first aid, pre-hospital emergency care, medical evacuation services and nursing care for the sick and wounded in essential emergency-focused healthcare roles. This encompassed advanced first aid, pre-hospital emergency care, advanced life support, evacuation of casualties, in-patient healthcare, and skilled nursing care for the sick… Show more During my time at HMAS Cerberus, Melbourne, HMAS Penguin, Sydney, HMAS Garden Island, Perth and HMAS Adelaide (frigate ship), Western Australia, I provided advanced first aid, pre-hospital emergency care, medical evacuation services and nursing care for the sick and wounded in essential emergency-focused healthcare roles. This encompassed advanced first aid, pre-hospital emergency care, advanced life support, evacuation of casualties, in-patient healthcare, and skilled nursing care for the sick and wounded. I was required to cope with conventional and unconventional injuries, illnesses in a variety of situations, environments and to work independently and effectively under a range of complex conditions for long periods. My responsibilities as a medic included: provision of pre-hospital care; provision of initial clinical services and assessments (primary healthcare); promotion of patient comfort and welfare; medical, surgical, and infectious wound nursing; maintenance of accurate medical documentation; maintenance of a high standard of nursing care; provision of emergency medical care; administration, such as admissions/discharges documentation and control of medical stores. During my time in the Australian Defence Force, I worked as a learning and teaching support staff member, teaching first aid to recruits. Show less

Prior to embarking on my unique career path, I underwent international travel in order to acquire diverse cultural experience and to comfortably work with and in different cultures. For example, I volunteered for various not-for-profit cultural services in London, Amsterdam and Israel in order to assist young adults to enter the workforce who came from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds.