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.

Undergraduate study

Postgraduate study

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.

Our research

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.

Engage 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.

Discover undergraduate courses

Discover postgraduate courses

Our staff

Dr Sameera Jayan Senanayake
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
Research field
Public health
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Emeritus Professor Gerard Fitzgerald
Position
Emeritus Professor
Division / Faculty
Office of the Executive Dean, Health
Research field
Public health
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Mrs Natalie MacGregor
Position
Lecturer in Health, Safety and Environment (Environmental Health)
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
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Ms Alyssa Venning
Position
Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
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Ms Paula Bowman
Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
Research field
Public health
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Mrs Ha Dinh
Position
QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) Scholarship
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
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Mr Ross Driver
Position
QUT URB Top Up Scholarship
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
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Mrs Elena Skoko
Position
NHRA Top-Up Scholarship
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
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Adjunct Professor Hilary Bambrick
Position
Adjunct Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
Research field
Public health
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Adjunct Professor Ginny Barbour
Position
Adjunct Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
Research field
Library and information studies
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Adjunct Professor Mark Brough
Position
Adjunct Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
Research fields
Public health
Social work
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Adjunct Professor Nicholas Graves
Position
Adjunct Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Public Health & Social Work
Research field
Public health
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