Research interests
Matthew Ebdens research is primarily concerned with understanding the
relationship between human health and environmental volunteering, that is:
The motivations and reasons why people volunteer in environmental activities
The outcomes and benefits of environmental volunteering for the volunteers,
organisations they represent, wider community and local ecology
Ways to better attract, encourage and support environmental volunteers
The research has included:
health and wellbeing outcomes of involving people with depression or
anxiety into a local conservation group in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions of
Victoria
the motivations and benefits of environmental volunteering in Britain
the benefits of environmental volunteering for farming families affected by
drought in the Warrnambool region of Victoria
relationship between human health and environmental volunteering, that is:
The motivations and reasons why people volunteer in environmental activities
The outcomes and benefits of environmental volunteering for the volunteers,
organisations they represent, wider community and local ecology
Ways to better attract, encourage and support environmental volunteers
The research has included:
health and wellbeing outcomes of involving people with depression or
anxiety into a local conservation group in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions of
Victoria
the motivations and benefits of environmental volunteering in Britain
the benefits of environmental volunteering for farming families affected by
drought in the Warrnambool region of Victoria
Affiliations
International Association for Ecology and Health
World Federation of Occupational Therapists
OT Australia Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
International Society of Occupational Scientists
Australian Association of Occupational Scientists
World Federation of Occupational Therapists
OT Australia Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
International Society of Occupational Scientists
Australian Association of Occupational Scientists
Teaching interests
Unit Chair HSH105 Understanding Families and Health (Burwood)
Lecturer and tutor HBS107 Understanding Health (Warrnambool)
Tutor HSH201 Health Promotion Principles and Planning (Warrnambool)
Lecturer and tutor HBS107 Understanding Health (Warrnambool)
Tutor HSH201 Health Promotion Principles and Planning (Warrnambool)
Conferences
Ebden, M. & Townsend, M. (2007). Feeling blue? Then touch green for better
health and wellbeing. Paper presented at the OT Australia Victoria Conference
Occupation, health and wellbeing: Mental health everybodys business. Eden on
the Park, Melbourne, 2007.
Ebden, M. & Townsend, M. (2006). Feeling blue? Then touch green. The mental
health benefits of conservation groups. Paper presented at the International
Landcare Conference, Melbourne Convention Centre.
Projects
In addition to a wide range of Departmental, Faculty and University activities,
Matthew Ebden also serves on the board of Pathways Rehabilitation and Support
Services that services the mental health needs of people living in the south west
region of Victoria and the Cains region in Queensland. He also regularly reviews
articles for publication in journals such as the Australian Occupational Therapy
Journal.
Matthew Ebden also serves on the board of Pathways Rehabilitation and Support
Services that services the mental health needs of people living in the south west
region of Victoria and the Cains region in Queensland. He also regularly reviews
articles for publication in journals such as the Australian Occupational Therapy
Journal.
Publications
2011
Volunteering in nature as a way of enabling people to reintegrate into society
L O'Brien, A Burls, M Townsend, M Ebden
(2011), Vol. 131, pp. 71-81, Perspectives in Public Health, United Kingdom, C1
2009
M Townsend, M Ebden
(2009), pp. 151-159, Understanding health : a determinants approach, South Melbourne, Vic., B1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Integrated Environmental Volunteering Initiative
Mr Matthew Ebden, A/Prof Mardie Townsend, Dr Rebecca Patrick, Dr Claire Henderson-Wilson, Dr Lynne McLoughlin
- 2017: $52,917
- 2015: $105,834
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report