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Helen McLaren

Professor of Social Work

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1959-8319
20072026

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To collaborate with me, email me at Australian Catholic University. I acceped an appointment as Professor of Social Work and National Head of the Social Work Academic Unit. While my position is located at the Melbourne Campus, the role requires me to be actively engaged and highly mobile. Hence, I continue to undertake and collaborate in research across Australia, including in my capacity as Professor with Full Academic Status at Flinders University.

Supervised Students Successes

I supervise domestic and international PhD students

  • I was awarded the Vice Chancellors Prize for Excellence in PhD Supervision, one awarded each year, can only recieve once.
  • I will support you to develop you PhD in and area relevant to my research interests.

External positions

Professor, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne

6 Jan 2025 → …

Research Areas

  • Social work
  • Rural and remote health
  • Women's and gender studies

Supervisory Interests

  • Multiculturalism
  • Child protection
  • Domestic violence
  • Ethnicity
  • Foster care
  • Parents/carers
  • Quality of life

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  5. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  6. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  7. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  8. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  9. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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