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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.

Professor Jennifer Watts

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, Determinants of Health

Deakin Distinguished Professor Catherine Bennett, Co-Director Determinants of Health

Professor Suzanne Robinson, Director, Deakin Health Economics

Professor Anna Peeters, Director, Institute for Health Transformation

Professor Gary Sacks, Co-Director GLOBE

Professor Kathryn Backholer, Co-Director GLOBE

Professor Genevieve Pepin, HDR Co-ordinator

Kate Beckwith, Executive Officer

Discipline leads

Professor Angela Dew, Discipline Lead, Disability and Inclusion

Professor Beth Crisp, 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.

Contact us

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