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Associate Professor

Telephone:	(61 8)  6304 5192
Mobile:	0439745046
Email:	a.guilfoyle@ecu.edu.au
Campus:	Joondalup
Room:	JO30.204

 

Staff Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts Honours, UNKNOWN .
• PhD (Doctoral Degree), Murdoch University, 2001 .

Research

Recent Research Grants

• Developing the monitoring and evaluation framework for Save the Children's Dampier Peninsula Indigenous Parenting Support Services,  Save the Children Australia,  Save the Children Aus - Grant,  2011,  $7,676.
• Supporting Children After Separation Programme,  Anglicare WA,  Grant(**),  2010,  $-8,185.
• Evaluation of Save the Children's: It takes a Village Multicultural Early Learning Program,  Save the Children Fund WA,  Grant(**),  2010,  $27,273.
• Supporting Children After Separation Programme,  Anglicare WA,  Grant,  2009,  $12,275.
• Empowering Young Children and Families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds,  Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth,  Grant,  2008,  $15,699.
• Evaluation of the SAAP v Innovation and Investment Fund Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Pilot Outreach Projects,  Department for Child Protection,  Grant,  2008,  $9,091.
• Research of Participation in Organised Sport and Recreation by People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) Backgrounds,  Dept of Sport & Recreation WA,  Grant,  2008,  $29,270.
• Young People's Participation in Communities (Indicators and Performance Measures) - Scoping Study,  National Youth Affairs Research Scheme,  Grant,  2007,  $20,000.
• Evaluation of the SAAP v Innovation and Investment Fund Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Pilot Outreach Projects,  Department for Child Protection,  Grant,  2007,  $18,182.
• Fit for Life Workplace Health Promotion,  WA Police Service,  Grant,  2007,  $36,228.
• Consultant to Indigenous child care plan tender FACS/05/T432,  Dept of Family & Community Services,  Grant,  2006,  $180,902.
• Consultant to Indigenous child care plan tender FACS/05/T432,  Dept of Family & Community Services,  Grant,  2005,  $221,103.

Recent Publications (within the last five years)

Book Chapters

• Ferguson, C., Cohen, L., Pooley, JA., Guilfoyle, A., (2012), The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and speeding behaviour of young drivers. In Advances in Traffic Psychology, 149-156, London.
• Guilfoyle, A., Coffin, J., Maginn, p., (2008), Make Sure There is a Shady Tree: Participation and Action Research with Australian Aboriginal Communities. Qualitative Urban Analysis: An International Perspective, Vol 9(11), 213-240, London..

Journal Articles

• Harryba, S., Guilfoyle, A., Knight, S., (2012), Challenges Faced by University Staff Members when Providing Services to International Students: An Australian Perspective. The International Journal of Learning, 18(6), 15-36, Champaign, Illinois.
• Harryba, S., Guilfoyle, A., Knight, S., (2012), Intercultural interactions: Understanding the perspectives of university staff members, international and domestic students. International Journal of Learning, 18(12), 15-34, Melbourne.
• Harryba, S., Guilfoyle, A., Knight, S., (2012), Understanding the Challenges of Accessing University Support Services: The Perspectives of Staff Members and International Students. The International Journal of Learning, 18(6), 263-290, Melbourne.
• Cavazzi, T., Guilfoyle, A., Sims, M., (2011), A Phenomenological Study of Foster Caregivers? Experiences of Formal and Informal Support. Illinois Child Welfare, 5(1), 125-141.
• Guilfoyle, A., Banham, V., Cavazzi, T., Napolitano-Lincoln, R., (2011), An Ecological Approach to Supporting Children after Parental Separation: Resilience, Social Capital and Sense of Community in the School Classroom. The International Journal of Learning, 18(1), 315-335, Melbourne.
• Guilfoyle, A., Sims, M., (2011), Cortisol Changes and the Quality of Child Care in Australian Preschool and Kindergarten Children. Illinois Child Welfare, 5(1), 33-46.
• Banham, V., Guilfoyle, A., Napolitano-Lincoln, R., Cavazzi, T., (2011), Parental separation and the right of the child to have their views listened to and considered: Reality or wishful thinking?. International Journal of Learning, 17(11), 495-508, USA.
• Guilfoyle, A., Banham, V., Cavazzi, T., Napolitano-Lincoln, R., (2010), An ecological approach to supporting children after parental separation: Social capital, resilience and the school classroom. The International Journal of Learning, 17(n/a), 18-38, USA.
• Guilfoyle, A., Saggers, S., Sims, M., Hutchins, T., (2010), Culturally strong childcare programs for Indigenous children, families and communities. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 35(3), 68-76, Australia.
• Guilfoyle, A., Taylor, C., (2010), Racism, Cultural Competency and Indigenous Australians: Critical reflections on the veracity of a psychodynamic discourse. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 4(12), 131-154, Australia.
• Guilfoyle, D., Guilfoyle, A., Reynolds, D., (2010), Participatory Action Research in Cultural Heritage Management for Indigenous Cultural Heritage : The Gabbie Kylie Foundation, Esperance, Western Australia. The International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 9(6), 95-117, Australia.
• Botha, K., Guilfoyle, A., Botha, D., (2009), Beyond normal grief: A critical reflection on immediate post-death experiences of survivors of suicide. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health (AeJAMH), 8(1), 11p., Australia.
• Guilfoyle, A., (2009), On being there to help: A critical reflection on discourse and something post modern for the social inclusion of refugee communities. Tamara Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry, 8(8.2), 146-158, United States.
• Guilfoyle, A., Harryba, S., (2009), Understanding Seychelles students' social and cultural experiences during transition to an Australian university. The International Journal of Learning, 16(11), 1-22, Australia.
• Guilfoyle, A., Hancock, P., (2009), Discourses and Refugees' Social Inclusion: Introduction to Method and Issues. Tamara Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry, 8(8.2), 123-134, United States.
• Milne, H., Wallman, K., Guilfoyle, A., Gordon, S., Courneya, K., (2008), Self-Determination Theory and Physical Activity Among Breast Cancer Survivors. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 30(1), 23-38.
• Guilfoyle, A., Sims, M., Parry, T., (2008), Children'S Stress Levels: an Evaluation Tool to Determine Programme Quality. Illinois Child Welfare, 3(1-2), 17-29, Watson ACT.
• Sims, M., Guilfoyle, A., Saggers, S., Hutchins, T., Targowska, A., Jackiewicz, S., (2008), Indigenous Child Care: Leading the Way. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 33(1), 56-60, Australia.
• Guilfoyle, A., Breen, L., Fisher, C., O'Connor, M., (2008), Understanding the Burden on Palliative Care Home Carers: A Phenomenological Account. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 3(8), 39-48, Melbourne.

Conference Publications

• Harryba, S., Guilfoyle, A., Knight, S., (2011), Staff perspectives on the role of English proficiency in providing support services. Developing student skills for the next decade. Proceedings of the 20th Annual Teaching Learning Forum, 16p., Online.
• Ayres, R., Guilfoyle, A., (2009), Experiences of Mature Age Female Students studying Psychology: Implications for the University Learning Environment. TL Forum (2009). Teaching and learning for global graduates. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Teaching Learning Forumm, 12p., Perth, Western Australia.
• Ayres, R., Guilfoyle, A., (2009), Experiences of mature age female students studying psychology: Implications for the university learning environment. TL Forum (2009). Teaching and learning for global graduates. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Teaching Learning Forum, 12p., Perth, Western Australia.
• Ferguson, C., Cohen, L., Pooley, JA., Guilfoyle, A., (2009), Elicitiing the beliefs of young drivers about driving risks: An analysis of two methodologies. Proceedings of the 2009 Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference : Smarter, Safer Directions, 826-838, Sydney, New South Wales.
• Guilfoyle, A., (2008), Embedding Indigenous Content into Qualitative Research in Psychology in Reflective Case Studies. A Case for Social Change. EDU-COM 2008 International Conference, 201-211, Perth, Australia..
• Ayres, R., Guilfoyle, A., (2008), Experiences of Mature Age Female Students Studying Psychology: A Phenomenological Account. Sustainability in Higher Education: Directions for Change, 46-49, Perth, Australia..
• Ayres, R., Guilfoyle, A., (2008), Experiences of mature age female students studying psychology: A phenomenological account. Sustainability in Higher Education: Directions for Change. Conference Proceedings, 46-49, Perth, Western Australia.

Research Student Supervision

Associate Supervisor

• Doctor of Philosophy,  The Effects Of A Brain Development Based Maternal Training Package On Parenting Techiques And Preschool Child Development..
• Doctor of Philosophy,  The Self-management Of Type 2 Diabetes In Western Australians Of Southern European Origin..
• Doctor of Philosophy,  In Gear Or Coasting: A Study Of Learner Engagement During Work Placement..
• Doctor of Philosophy,  An Exploration Of The Relationship Between Attitudes To Driving And Driving Behaviour In Young Novice Drivers..