Through our research, teaching, and community and industry partnerships, the School of Public Health and Social Work strives for a healthy, fair and inclusive society.
We focus on the prevention of disease and illness, the promotion of better health and well-being, the improvement of health systems and services and the provision of quality social support.
Our work is embedded in the principles of social and environmental justice and human rights.
Study
Learn from the best, develop your skills in real industry settings and build strong connections for your future career.
Our research and industry led undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are preparing students for careers in preventative health, health promotion, health systems improvement and quality social support.
Research
Our research focuses on the prevention of disease and illness, the promotion of better health and well-being, the improvement of health systems and services and the provision of quality social support. Striving for improved healthcare outcomes, fair and equitable provision of healthcare services and inclusive practices.
Engage
Gain access to our expertise, find next-generation talent or join our thriving alumni community.
Find out more about our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program and explore opportunities to partner with us.
International study with us
The School of Public Health and Social Work offers both undergraduate and postgraduate study options for international students. Explore how our practical courses will connect you with industry and prepare you to become skilled and confident professionals.
Our staff
- Position
- Senior Research Fellow
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Health services and systems
- Other health sciences
- bridget.abell@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Social work
- Sociology
- phillip.ablett@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Research Fellow, Trauma Surveillance and Data Analytics
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Applied economics
- Econometrics
- Health services and systems
- clifford.afoakwah@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Research Fellow Implementation Science
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Public health
- m27.allen@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Lecturer in Health Management
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Public health
- david.brain@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Public health
- j37.clarke@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Public health
- Other human society
- ignacio.correavelez@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Epidemiology
- Public health
- javier.cortesramirez@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Health services and systems
- Public health
- Political science
- lana.elliott@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Research Fellow - Health Economics
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Health economics
- Digital health
- Econometric and statistical methods
- paul.kuwornu@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Research Fellow - Digital Health
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Health services and systems
- sundresan.naicker@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Social work
- michelle.newcomb@qut.edu.au