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Research - Department of Health Social Science

The research profile of the Department of Health Social Science is predominantly in the public health-social sciences bloc, with a unique blending of social health sciences disciplines of policy, sociology, health promotion and health psychology, that creates opportunities for multi-paradigm and mixed method research partnerships.

Teams of researchers are clustered around themes including evidence-based and equity driven health policy and health promotion, health and social impact assessment, social disadvantage and health vulnerability, community and health development and health services research.

The Department places a strong emphasis on community engagement and inter-disciplinary research, and is engaged in a wide range of research activities that are characterised by strong social and community relevance.

Research Programs

Gambling and Public Health

Health Promotion and Policy Research

Health Literacy

Health Promoting Health Services and Health Services Research

Population, Community and Primary Health

Social Health Impact Assessment

Women's Health