Biography
Jane joined the School of Psychology leadership team in 2012 and has held the position of Head of the School of Psychology since 2017. She is very proud of the School’s many achievements and the excellence consistently demonstrated across teaching and research domains.
The School is an ERA 5 (well above world standard) rated psychology department which is home to over 130 research/academic staff and 170 PhD students. Our flagship research centre is the Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED), which brings together lifecourse, clinical and public health research and practice to describe the major milestones in emotional life, advise on the most effective approaches to intervening at the earliest opportunities in troubled pathways, and engage systems for translating this knowledge broadly. SEED is growing to fulfill a broader vision of establishing a Centre for Lifespan Research (SEED-Lifespan), that builds on the foundations we have established in early development, to includes research programs across the lifespan, including middle (25-65 years) and later adult life (65+ years). We also have significant profiles in substance misuse and addiction, violence prevention, neurodevelopmental disorders, body image and eating disorders, well-being, disability, mental health, and cognitive neuroscience, among others. Much of this work is carried out through one of our research hubs, and each feed into SEED’s broader focus on development across the lifespan. The School has significant clinical and research partnerships with industry bodies and these are central to our mission to answer questions that make a difference to the communities we inhabit and serve.
The School is also highly recognised for excellence in learning and teaching. Staff are dedicated to enhancing the student experience and their work has been widely acknowledged through consistently high student evaluations as well as teaching fellowships, awards and prizes, including national awards.
Read more on Jane's profileResearch interests
My research interests are broad, with a particular focus on the mental health and the social and emotional wellbeing of young people with developmental disorders, and including the development and evaluation of assessment protocols and intervention programs tailored to meet their needs. I collaborate with research teams in the School, Faculty and across the university, as well as other universities. My research has been supported by Category 1 funding, and a range of Government and philanthropic funding. My HDR students have undertaken research in clinical, forensic, and health psychology addressing a variety of issues across the lifespan. Projects have included building resilience in children in out-of-home care, identifying people with autism in the criminal justice system, enhancing mental health and wellbeing of people with intellectual disability and with autism, the development of novel programs to treat depression, drug and alcohol use in people with intellectual disability, adjustment and wellbeing in aged care, and addressing sleep problems in children with autism and ADHD.
Teaching interests
During my 30+ years in the tertiary sector, l have maintained currency of practice as a Clinical Psychologist and an endorsed clinical supervisor. This has enabled me to enhance and contextualise the connection between theory and practice in teaching and clinical supervision. l have served as the Director of the Professional Programs in the School of Psychology, with oversight of the programs for training of psychologists as competent and ethical professionals. I have been active in the implementation and evaluation of innovative teaching practices to enhance and to assess clinical competencies and have achieved national recognition for excellence in university teaching. l lead the Deakin competency-based supervisor training program, which is endorsed by the Psychology Board to provide mandated training for psychologists wanting to become a Board-approved supervisor.
Awards
• 2021 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Wellbeing and Safety in recognition of excellent contribution to the rapid establishment of a joint Deakin and Barwon Health telehealth facility. Team: O’Shea, Tucker, Walker, McGillivray, Grey, Lovell.
• 2019 Australian Awards for Excellence in University Teaching (AAUT) Program award. Australian Government, Department of Education and Training.
• 2018 Deakin University, Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Team of the Year -The Risk Aware Team.
• 2017 Australian Awards for Excellence in University Teaching (AAUT). Australian Government, Department of Education and Training.
• 2017 The National Committee of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists - Research Grant Award.
• 2016 Office of Learning and Teaching Innovation and Development Grant – Risk Aware: Enhancing students’ clinical competence in risky environments.
• 2015 Commonwealth Office of Teaching and Learning – OLT citation for excellence in teaching. Deakin Psychiatric Simulation Program - for the establishment of a program that uses simulation-based teaching and authentic assessment methods to enhance mental health education.
• 2014 Deakin University WJC Banks Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning.
• 2014 Victorian Government People in Health – Metropolitan Educators Award for outstanding contribution to the training and development of current and future health workers.
• Distinguished Service Award (1992-2007) in appreciation of contribution and commitment as a member of the Intellectual Disability Review Panel - a quasi-judicial tribunal established under the provisions of the Intellectually Disabled Person's Services Act 1986.
• Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability 2001 National Research Prize for the most innovative contribution by an Australian author which resulted in positive life changes for people with an intellectual disability.
Publications
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Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
The 1-in-4 Poll: Inclusion of people with a disability and carers in social and political deliberative processes.
Emeritus Professor Joe Graffam, Prof Robert Cummins, A/Prof Erin Wilson, Prof Jane McGillivray, Mr Michael Bink, Dr Nick Hagiliassis
ARC Linkage - Projects Rnd 2
- 2011: $38,483
- 2010: $72,549
- 2009: $67,848
- 2008: $33,217
Investigating Fitness to Drive in Older Drivers with Cognitive Impairment
Prof Jane McGillivray, Ms Anna Devlin
Australian Rotary Health Scholarship
- 2013: $4,250
- 2012: $17,000
- 2011: $17,386
- 2010: $8,113
A Future Beyond the Wall- Improving Post-release Employment Outcomes for People Leaving Prison.
Prof Eileen Baldry, Emeritus Professor Joe Graffam, Prof Andrew Day, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Margaret Giles
ARC Linkage - Projects
- 2017: $11,803
- 2016: $31,574
- 2015: $41,039
- 2014: $17,306
Tailoring a brief sleep intervention for autism: a randomised controlled trial
Prof Nicole Rinehart, A/Prof Emma Sciberras, Dr Harriet Hiscock, Prof Katrina Williams, Prof Jane McGillivray, EM/Prof Patricia Howlin, Ms Nicole Papadopoulos
NHMRC Project Grant
- 2019: $101,618
- 2018: $113,009
- 2017: $111,449
- 2016: $89,902
Risk Aware: Enhancing students¿ clinical competence in risky environments through blended simulation- based learning.
A/Prof Jade Sheen, Prof Jane McGillivray, A/Prof Wendy Sutherland-Smith, Ms Amanda Dudley, Dr Sue Littler, Dr Rachel Roberts, Dr Michael Proeve, Prof Reg Nixon, A/Prof Carmela Pestell, Dr Katie Bunch, Ms Louise Alexander, Mr Matthew Johnson
OLT Innovation and Development Grants - Office for Learning and Teaching
- 2016: $180,222
Other Public Sector Funding
A program for prevention and treatment of depression in people with intellectual disability: an extension and evaluation of a roll out into the community
Dr David Hamilton, Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof Marita Mc Cabe
Beyondblue Grant - Research
- 2010: $9,210
- 2009: $9,211
- 2008: $73,686
Development, implementation and evaluation of a program for the early detection and treatment of depression in adults with mild intellectual disability
Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof Marita Mc Cabe
Beyondblue Grant - Research
- 2007: $5,000
- 2006: $5,000
Depression, anxiety and stress in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders: A trial and evaluation of an assessment and treatment program.
Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr David Hamilton
DHSV Department of Human Services Victoria
- 2010: $91,934
- 2009: $61,289
Male prisoners with an intellectual disability and their drug and alcohol needs in the Victorian correctional system
Prof Jane McGillivray
DJ Consultancy - Corrections Victoria - Victoria Department of Justice
- 2013: $10,000
- 2012: $20,000
- 2011: $40,000
- 2010: $10,000
- 2009: $10,000
Review of the Corrections Victoria Disability program
Dr Lesley Hardcastle, Prof Jane McGillivray, A/Prof Keith Mcvilly
Corrections Victoria
- 2013: $79,552
- 2012: $48,315
- 2011: $33,637
Chemical Restraint
Prof Jane McGillivray
DHSV Department of Human Services Victoria
- 2014: $1,809
- 2013: $38,190
My Life Keys ¿ Producing a Rights and Self-Advocacy Training Program for People with Acquired Brain Injury Living in Victoria
Dr Cadeyrn Gaskin, Prof Jane McGillivray, A/Prof Keith Mcvilly
Transport Accident Commission
- 2015: $21,109
Inclusive Schooling Framework Project 2015-2016
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Jane McGillivray
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2015: $20,000
Speaking your Mind: A summative evaluation of a rights and self-advocacy training program for people with acquired brain injury living in Victoria
Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Cadeyrn Gaskin, Mr Kevin Stone, Mr Jon Slingsby, Ms Zoe Broadway, Prof Keith McVilly
Transport Accident Commission
- 2017: $7,000
- 2016: $15,720
Building Resilience in Children and Young People C5073
Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof Helen Skouteris, Miss Rachael Cox
Department of Health and Human Services - Victoria
- 2019: $45,000
- 2017: $45,000
NDIA Inclusive Sports Program
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Helen Skouteris, Prof Lisa Barnett, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Trina Hinkley
National Disability lnsurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency
- 2017: $100,000
- 2016: $300,000
ALLPlay BETTAFooty - an evidence-based, culturally-tailored training program and toolkit
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Tamara May
National Disability lnsurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency
- 2017: $493,917
ALLPlay Dance program for children and young people with disabilities
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof David Austin, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Tamara May, Dr Trina Hinkley, Prof Helen Skouteris, Dr Jennifer McGinley
National Disability lnsurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency
- 2017: $627,580
Building a Community around the Child: An evaluation of the Eastern trial.
Prof Jane McGillivray
Department of Justice & Community Safety
- 2021: $19,668
- 2019: $62,282
Investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Victorian healthcare workers and their families.
A/Prof Jade Sheen, Prof Craig Olsson, Prof Jane McGillivray
Eastern Health
- 2020: $518,016
Bringing AllPlay Footy to the AFL community.
Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Ana Mantilla, Ms Nicole Papadopoulos, Dr Carmel Sivaratnam, Prof Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, A/Prof James Charles, Prof Angela Dew
Department of Social Services
- 2021: $260,114
LSAC AIFS project.
Prof John Toumbourou, Prof Jane McGillivray
Australian Institute of Family Studies
- 2023: $30,000
Industry and Other Funding
The 1-in-4 Poll: Inclusion of people with a disability and carers in social and political deliberative processes.
Emeritus Professor Joe Graffam, Prof Robert Cummins, A/Prof Erin Wilson, Prof Jane McGillivray, Mr Michael Bink, Dr Nick Hagiliassis
Scope VIC
- 2012: $30,000
- 2011: $30,000
- 2010: $30,000
Subjective wellbeing of individuals with intellectual disability in a residential care setting
Prof Jane McGillivray
Sunnyfield Grant - Research
- 2007: $20,550
An examination of organisational predictors of a successful merger of a regional health service
A/Prof Kathryn Von Treuer, Prof Jane McGillivray
General Practitioners Assoc of Geelong Grant - Research
- 2009: $20,344
Assessing braking response of older drivers with cognitive decline at urban intersections
Prof Jane McGillivray, Ms Anna Devlin, Dr Virginie Etienne, Dr Judith Charlton, Dr Georgia Lowndes
Alzheimer's Australia Research Ltd - Dementia Grants Program
- 2010: $18,821
A Future Beyond the Wall- Improving Post-release Employment Outcomes for People Leaving Prison.
Prof Eileen Baldry, Emeritus Professor Joe Graffam, Prof Andrew Day, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Margaret Giles
WISE Grant - Research - WISE Employment Ltd
- 2016: $13,600
- 2015: $13,600
- 2014: $13,600
Yooralla Research Fellow - NDIS Readiness Project
A/Prof Keith Mcvilly, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Cadeyrn Gaskin, Emeritus Professor Joe Graffam
Yooralla
- 2014: $54,545
Yooralla Research Project - Anticipating demand for products under the NDIS
Dr Cadeyrn Gaskin, A/Prof Keith Mcvilly, Prof Jane McGillivray
Yooralla
- 2014: $27,272
"Yooralla 21": Social Enterprise as a means to promote the social and economic participation of people with disability in the community
A/Prof Keith Mcvilly, Dr Cadeyrn Gaskin, Prof Jane McGillivray, Emeritus Professor Joe Graffam, Prof Tony LaMontagne
Yooralla
- 2016: $39,545
- 2015: $15,000
AFL Auskick Disability Inclusive Program
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Helen Skouteris, Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof David Austin
Moose Toys
- 2019: $250,000
- 2018: $250,000
- 2017: $250,000
- 2016: $250,000
Informing an Autism Friendly Children's Centre at Cabrini
Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof Nicole Rinehart, Clara Officer, Kelly Sherman, Ms Marijke Mitchell, Ms Fiona Sharkie, Ms Hardy Deirdre
Cabrini Health Grant - Research
- 2017: $20,000
- 2016: $10,000
Getting children moving: An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Joy of Moving program in Australian primary school aged children
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof Peter Enticott, Prof David Austin, Ms Nicole Papadopoulos, A/Prof Jarrad Lum, A/Prof Christian Hyde
Ferrero Australia
- 2021: $100,000
- 2020: $200,000
- 2019: $200,000
- 2018: $100,000
- 2017: $280,000
ALLPlay
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Ana Mantilla, A/Prof James Charles, Prof Angela Dew
Moose Toys
- 2019: $500,000
- 2018: $250,000
- 2017: $250,000
Industry Partnership: Deakin University and Barwon Child Youth and Families.
A/Prof Melissa O'Shea, Prof Jane McGillivray, Kate Morrissey
Barwon Child, Youth & Family
- 2024: $38,101
- 2023: $73,715
- 2022: $55,532
- 2021: $47,485
- 2020: $45,270
- 2019: $65,672
Does the treatment of sleep problems in adolescents with ADHD improve outcomes? A randomised controlled trial (RCT)
A/Prof Emma Sciberras, Prof Harriet HIscock, Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz
Waterloo Foundation - Child Development
- 2021: $54,905
- 2019: $54,905
Wenig Family PhD
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Dr Tamara May, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Ebony Lindor
Jonathan and Simone Wenig
- 2020: $25,000
- 2019: $25,000
The Grace & Emilio Foundation supporting the AllPlay Dance program.
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Ebony Lindor, Dr Olivia Millard, Dr Shaun McLeod, Ms Nicole Papadopoulos
The Grace and Emilio Foundation
- 2020: $20,000
- 2019: $20,000
20-098B Disability Resources - Teacher Standards
Prof Nicole Rinehart, Dr Ana Mantilla, Prof Jane McGillivray, Prof Andrea Nolan, Prof Julianne Moss, Dr Nicole Downes, Dr Jordan Vincent
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
- 2021: $5,945
- 2020: $53,512
Evaluation of support program for parents with intellectual disability.
Prof John Toumbourou, Prof Jane McGillivray, Dr Michelle Benstead, Dr Keri Little, Dr Matin Ghayour-Minaie, Dr Rebecca Sheils
Barwon Child, Youth & Family
- 2023: $85,000
Supervisions
Chloe Emonson
Thesis entitled: Promoting Physical Activity in Children with Disabilities: An Investigation of Preference, Enjoyment, and Classroom-based Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Simone Thomas
Thesis entitled: Active Kids: Factors that impact activity and development in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Anastasia Eyre
Thesis entitled: Using Therapeutic Life Story work to improve the behavioural and emotional issues of children in out-of-home care (OOHC)
MAppSc, School of Psychology
Michelle Tennant
Thesis entitled: EXPLORING THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Moira Whelan
Thesis entitled: Mapping Successful Secondary School Transition: Exploring risk and protective factors.
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Alexandra Flowers
Thesis entitled: Perinatal Mental Health: The Impact on Mother-Infant Bonding and Attachment
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Caitlin Robertson
Thesis entitled: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Forensic Aspects and Sentencing Considerations
Doctor of Psychology (Forensic), School of Psychology
Ashlie Reker
Thesis entitled: Deep Brain Stimulation Mediates Neurotrophin Signaling in an Animal Model of Antidepressant Resistance
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Monica Chester
Thesis entitled: Including play in a social skills intervention for children with autism
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Camille Joy Totterdell
Thesis entitled: Mealtime Behaviour among Children with Disabilities: Family Interactions and Stress
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Fiona Lynch
Thesis entitled: Understanding Hoarding Symptoms in Children with Comorbid ADHD
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Adam James Walker
Thesis entitled: Stress, dopamine, inflammation and energy regulation: Examining the nature of antidepressant-resistance and response.
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Belinda Alice Minett
Thesis entitled: Psychotropic Medication Use and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Caregiver and Individual Perspectives
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Lauren Elaine Gook
Thesis entitled: Offenders with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Screening, Characteristics and Staff Awareness
Doctor of Psychology (Forensic), School of Psychology
Ingrid Flight
Thesis entitled: Bridging the intention-behaviour gap in colorectal cancer screening
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Anna Devlin
Thesis entitled: Investigating Fitness to Drive in Older Drivers with Cognitive Impairment
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Lauren Hamilton
Thesis entitled: Overall Life Quality in Vasovagal Syncope
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Melis Aday
Thesis entitled: Special Interests and Emotional Health in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Peter Gaitanis
Thesis entitled: The Health Promoting Behaviours of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Emily Horwill
Thesis entitled: Adolescent and Pre-conception Risk Factors for Pregnancy-related Depression: A Prospective Study
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Shikkiah de Quadros-Wander
Thesis entitled: Perceived Control and Subjective Wellbeing in Older Adults
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Yoko Hayashi
Thesis entitled: Meaning in Life During the Midlife Development
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Yvonne Margaret Maxwell
Thesis entitled: Quality of Life: Influence on Prison Substance Misuse Treatment
Doctor of Psychology (Forensic), School of Psychology
Emily Pattison
Thesis entitled: Behavioural Sleep Interventions for Children with Autism: Efficacy and Acceptability
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Nicola Read
Thesis entitled: Anxiety, irritability and cognitive functioning in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Alexandra Schnabel
Thesis entitled: Post-traumatic stress disorder in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Rachel Elizabeth Waller
Thesis entitled: An Examination of Adolescent Sexual Behaviour, Knowledge and Education
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
David Demmer
Thesis entitled: Exploring gender differences in the prevalence of childhood externalising disorders
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Sunaina Seth
Thesis entitled: The Pathophysiology of Perinatal Mental Health: Cortisol, Utero-Placental Circulation, 11Beta-Hydroxysteroid-Dehydrogenase
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Rita George
Thesis entitled: Sexual Orientation and Gender-identity in High Functioning Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Michelle Stewart
Thesis entitled: Traumatic stress in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Kerrie Ann Shandley
Thesis entitled: An investigation of the potential association between mercury and Autism Spectrum Disorder: an interdisciplinary approach
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Iskra Galic
Thesis entitled: Presentation and Dress among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Condition
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Belinda Clare Davey
Thesis entitled: Examining problem gambling from a dual-process and incentive-sensitisation theory perspective
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Kayleigh Francis Young
Thesis entitled: The Mirror Meuron system and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Emily de Jager
Thesis entitled: Psychosocial Correlates of Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration to Six Months Postpartum
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Thomas Perkins
Thesis entitled: Function and Structure of the Mirror Neuron System in Autism
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Shakuntla Gondalia
Thesis entitled: Gastrointestinla Microbiota in Austistic Spectrum Disorder
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Jaclyn Broadbent
Thesis entitled: Perseveration in Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Kathleen Martindale
Thesis entitled: An investigation into the subjective wellbeing of people with an intellectual disability
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Victoria Miller
Thesis entitled: Investigating the Female Profile of Autism
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Belinda Goldsworthy
Thesis entitled: Relationship and Attraction among Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Celia Goncalves
Thesis entitled: An Integrative Model of Relationship Functioning
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Sarah Nowoweiski
Thesis entitled: Mothers' and Fathers' Experiences of Complicated Childbirth
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
George Taleporos
Thesis entitled: Sexuality, Body Esteem and Physical Disability
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology