Biography and expertise

Biography

Matthew has extensive academic and clinical experience in mental health practice, and has received training in sex therapy. He is an active advocate for sexual and intimacy rights of people with disabilities. His academic and research interests include occupation-based intervention, community mental health practice, culture & mental illness, and sexuality & disability. He often presents workshops, conference papers, and publishes articles on these topics.

Research

Research Orientation

Qualitative research methodologies, Ethnography and Survey

Research Interests:

Sexual Health and Sexuality & Disability, Occupation-based Intervention, Community Mental Health, Culture & Mental Illness.

Supervision

To this date, Matthew have supervised more than 20 HDR students and Honours students to graduation.

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Organisational affiliations

Allied Health, Midwifery and Community, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Associate Professor, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Adjunct Professor in Occupational Therapy, James Cook University (Australia, Townsville) - JCU

Education

Health Sciences
1996–2001, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney (Australia, Sydney) - USYD
Mental Health
1993–1995, Master of Science (Honours), University of Wollongong (Australia, Wollongong) - UOW
Commerce
1987–1988, Master of Commerce (MCom or MComm), The University of New South Wales
Occupational Therapy
1979–1981, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) , School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney