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Our people
The School of Health and Social Development is a large and diverse school, with staff that specialise across allied health, inclusion, disability, environment and social work. Find a staff member, take a look through their profiles and read all about their most recent publications.
Meet the Head of the School of Health and Social Development
Professor Jennifer Watts is the Head of School of Health and Social Development. She is a health economist and over the past 20 years has established a strong record in health economics, in both teaching and research. Jenny leads a large and diverse school, with staff specialising across community health, inclusion, disability, environment and social work.
Our courses are built on international collaborations, meaningful research and strong connections between the university, industry, communities and the public. We're committed to research that results in real, tangible outcomes for improving health.
Head of School of Health and Social Development
Key contacts
Professor Jennifer Watts, Head of School, School of Health and Social Development
Professor Beth Crisp, Deputy Head of School
Sally Speirs, School Manager
Dr Kelli Nicola-Richmond, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning
Professor Lisa Barnett, Associate Head of School, Research
Dr Jo Watson, Associate Head of School, International and Partnerships
Associate Professor Fiona McKay, Co-Director, Deakin Advancing Health and Social Justice
Deakin Distinguished Professor Catherine Bennett, Co-Director, Deakin Advancing Health and Social Justice
Professor Suzanne Robinson, Director, Deakin Health Economics
Professor Anna Peeters, Director, Institute for Health Transformation
Professor Gary Sacks, Co-Director, Deakin Centre for Global Preventive Health and Nutrition
Professor Kathryn Backholer, Co-Director, Deakin Centre for Global Preventive Health and Nutrition
Professor Genevieve Pepin, HDR Co-ordinator
Lisha Jerome, Executive Officer
Discipline leads
Professor Angela Dew, Discipline Lead, Disability and Inclusion
Associate Professor Kim Robinson, Discipline Lead, Social Work
Associate Professor Kirk Reed, Discipline Lead, Occupational Therapy
Associate Professor Claire Henderson-Wilson, Discipline Lead, Health Society and Environment
Associate Professor Matthew Dunn, Discipline Lead, Public Health and Health Promotion
Associate Professor Judi Parson, Discipline Lead, Play Therapy
Associate Professor Jemma Skeat, Discipline Lead, Speech Pathology
Meet our people
The School of Health and Social Development has a range of leading academics and staff who are experts in their field or industry. Browse our community of academic, research and professional staff – you can search for a particular person by name, or search by research theme or keyword, to find an expert.
Study with us
Deakin’s School of Health and Social Development empowers students, staff and partners to work toward positive change. Interested in studying with us? Browse our disciplines and courses.
Research with us
Deakin’s School of Health and Social Development partners with industry, government and community to transform ideas into impact. Our world-class researchers, facilities and networks will kick-start your research career.
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