School of Health and Social Development

Danielle Hitch

Position Fieldwork Supvr. in Occ. Therapy
Email dani.hitch@deakin.edu.au
Area School of Health & Social Development
Phone +61 3 52278642
Campus Waterfront


Role and profile
'Pan Occupational Paradigm - Animated Model'

Ms Hitch has worked at Deakin University since 2009 and is currently a lecturer/fieldwork educator in Occupational Science and Therapy. Ms Hitch is also undertaking a PhD in occupational therapy, focusing on the evolving nature of evidence based practice. Ms Hitch's interests include mental health, social inclusion, evidence based practice, student engagement and knowledge brokerage.


Teaching responsibilities
• Undergraduate teaching – HSO404 Critical Analysis of Occupational Issues
• Supervision of Honours students




Research interests
• Mental health and wellbeing (particularly mood disorders and psychosis)
• Occupation and occupational therapy
• Knowledge translation / brokerage in allied health
• Fieldwork Education




Awards and prizes
May 2012 - Deakin University Vice-Chancellors Award for Excellent Contribution to Equity and Diversity

May 2011 - Deakin University Faculty of Health Award for Innovation

December 2010 - Deakin University School of Health and Social Development Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 2007 - OT Australia – Research or Quality Improvement Project Grant

January 2005 - HSA Charitable Fund Major Scholarship



Memberships
1996 - Present OT Australia (Victoria)

2011 – Present Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc.

1999 - 2009 British Association of Occupational Therapy


Conferences
Hitch D, Stagnitti K, & Pepin G. (2010). An Occupational Perspective on Mental Health: Integrating Theory and Research to Inform Practice. . Poster session presented at: Transitions and Transformations, OT Australia Victoria State Conference, Nov 12 – 13, Melbourne Victoria.

Hitch D, Stagnitti K, & Pepin G. (2010). Transforming the Occupational Perspective of Health:
From Meta-theory to Model of Practice. Poster session presented at: Transitions and Transformations, OT Australia Victoria State Conference, Nov 12 – 13, Melbourne Victoria.

Ang, S., Segrave, S., Larkin, H., Elkadi, H., Watchorn, V., McCracken, M., Holt, D. & Hitch, D. (2010). Design 4 diversity : enhancing professional learning for architecture and occupational therapy students., in HERDSA 2010 : Proceedings of the 33rd HERDSA Annual International Conference, HERDSA, Milperra, N.S.W.

Ang, S., Segrave, S., Watchorn, V., Larkin, H., Elkadi, H., McCracken, M., Holt, D., & Hitch, D. (2010). Enriching student experience in design education curriculum: Using Second Life to develop inclusive design thinking and practice. Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) 44th Annual Conference, Auckland, 24-26th November.

Pepin G, Lavasani N, Stagnitti K, & Hitch D. (2011). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: The development of occupational therapy clinical practice guidelines. Presented at: Occupational Therapy Australia, 24th National Conference and Exhibition, Jun29 – July 1,Gold Coast, Queensland. (Not listed at first author, as paper presented by supervisor when applicant was on maternity leave)

Pepin G, Stagnitti K, & Hitch D. (2011). A universal theory of occupation: Fantasy or reality? Presented at: Occupational Therapy Australia, 24th National Conference and Exhibition, Jun29 – July 1,Gold Coast, Queensland. (Not listed at first author, as paper presented by supervisor when applicant was on maternity leave)

Larkin, H., Ang, S., Hitch, D., Watchorn, V., Segrave, S., McCracken, M., Holt, D. & Elkadi, H. (2011). Exploring inter-professional and inter-industry education : outcomes and future directions, in HERDSA 2011 : Proceedings of the 34th HERDSA Annual International Conference, HERDSA: Gold Coast, Queensland.

Watchorn, V., Larkin, H., Ang, S., Segrave, S., Holt, D., McCracken, M., Elkadi, H. & Hitch, D. (2011). Occupational therapy and architecture programs collaborate to engage students in universal design and inter-professional practice… Occupational Therapy Australia, 24th National Conference and Exhibition, 29 June - 1 July 2011., Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 58(s1), 119-119

Goldingay, S., Ryan, J., Nihill, C., Hitch, D., Hosken, N., Macfarlane, S., Lamaro, G. & Farrugia, D. (2012). The multidisciplinary framework for embedded academic skills development. in HERDSA 2012 : Proceedings of the 35th HERDSA Annual International Conference : Connections in Higher Education, HERDSA: Hobart, Tasmania, 1-2

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21st May 2012