Journal of Advanced Practices in Nursing

Healy E

Biography

 Professor Karen Healy's research focuses on promoting a healthy start to life for vulnerable children, young people and families. In 2016, she was appointed a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contribution to social work particularly in child protection, higher education and research.

Her research expertise includes:

a) international and national approaches to social policy and social work practice with vulnerable children, young people and families.

b) the participation of vulnerable children, young people and families in decision-making especially within child welfare services,

c) and professional education and organisation support systems for promoting job satisfaction, workforce retention and best practice among health and welfare professionals.

Research Interest

 Public Health Nursing