Dr Laura Thomas
Deputy Head - Child Health Promotion
Background
- Deputy Head, Child Health Promotion Research Centre, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia
- Senior Research Manager, Child Health Promotion Research Centre, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia
- Youth Health Promotion Coordinator, North Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, New South Wales
- Research Officer, Centre for Youth Drug Studies, Australian Drug Foundation, Victoria
- Project Coordinator, Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Department of Human Services, Victoria
- Research Project Coordinator, Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research, Curtin University, Western Australia
Awards and Recognition
National and International Research Positions
- 2010-2011 – Invited participant, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) New Investigator Network
Research Areas and Interests
- Child and adolescent health; youth engagement and participation; connectedness to community, school and family
Staff Qualifications
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PhD (Doctoral Degree), Edith Cowan University, 2010 .
Research
Recent Research Grants
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Educational Evaluation of Cybersmart Detectives,
Australian Communications and Media Authority,
Grant,
2011,
$19,204.
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Bystanders to Cyberbullying project,
Australian Human Rights Commission,
Australian Human Rights Commission - Grant,
2011,
$41,257.
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Educational Evaluation of Cybersmart Detectives,
Australian Communications and Media Authority,
Grant(**),
2010,
$108,825.
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Do Current Ethical Standards Prevent Participation of Low Socio-Economic Populations in Child Health Promotion Research?,
Edith Cowan University,
Grant - Industry Collaboration,
2009,
$5,000.
Recent Publications (within the last five years)
Journal Articles
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Thomas, L., (2009), New challenges in school-based research. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 20(1), 73-74.
Conference Publications
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Thomas, L., Shaw, T., (2009), Impact of extra-curricular activity participation on adolescent drug use. 2008 Vario Health Conference. Physical and Mental Wellness-Integrative Approaches to Health Conference Proceedings, 133-143, Joondalup, Western Australia.
Research Student Supervision
Principal Supervisor
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Master of Public Health, Factors Influencing School Staff's Implementation Of A Pastoral Care Program Designed To Reduce Students' Harm From Tobacco And Other Drugs..
