I’m an Australian social work academic who has spent almost 30 years working, supporting and then researching the lived experience of distress and trauma.
I am a researcher and a Professor of Social Work whose career has been focussed on working with people experiencing trauma and distress. I consult on international, national and state-based programs to assist with program evaluations and exploring the impact of services on peoples health and wellbeing.
I have a new book out in 2026 called Living in the liminal space: Understanding the Lived Experience of Ambiguous or Unresolved Loss to Enhance How We Care for Those Left Behind.
Find out more about my work as a Missing Persons expert and evaluation consultant.