Albert Kuruvila
- albert.kuruvila@jcu.edu.au
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer
- Social Work
Projects
1
Publications
7
Awards
5
Biography
Albert Kuruvila is a Lecturer [Teaching Specialist] in Social Work and Human Services in the College of Arts, Society and Education at James Cook University (JCU), Bebegu Yumba Campus in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Before joining JCU, he was a lecturer and convenor of the social work programme at University of Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Research
Research Interests
Community Development
Social Work Decision Making & Evidence Informed Practice
Social Work Education
Diversity & Intercultural Practice
Non-Profit Organisations
Projects
Teaching
Teaching Interests
Social Work Research
Evidence-Informed Practice
Human rights & social justice
Intercultural practice
Social work theories & approaches
Social work decision making
Taught Modules
[WS3005] Evidence Informed PracticeCoordinator, Lecturer
2025
[WS1005] Human Rights and Social JusticeCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
[WS4509] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2Coordinator, Lecturer
2025
[WS3027] Social Welfare Practice with Children and FamiliesCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
[WS2121] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for PracticeLecturer, Coordinator
2023
[WS4101] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 1 of 3Coordinator, Lecturer
2025
[WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
2025
[WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthLecturer, Coordinator
2024
2023
2025
[WS2121] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for PracticeCoordinator, Lecturer
2024
2023
[WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
2024
[WS4509] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2Coordinator, Lecturer
2024
[WS5611] Professional Development for Social Work PracticeCoordinator, Lecturer
2024
[WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
2023
[WS2513] Community WorkCoordinator
2025
2023
[WS2513] Community WorkCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
2024
[WS2513] Community WorkLecturer
2024
[WS4102] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 2 of 3Lecturer, Coordinator
2025
[WS4508] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2Coordinator, Lecturer
2024
2024
[WS4103] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 3 of 3Coordinator, Lecturer
2025
[WS5611] Professional Development for Social Work PracticeLecturer, Coordinator
2025
Current Honours and External Research Students
Navigating the Maze: Parental Experiences in Accessing Service Support Systems for Children with ADHD
HONOURS- 2024
Activities
Education
Awards
Associations
Employment
Output
Zuchowski, Ines; Kuruvila, Albert; Sen Gupta, Tarun; Wielandt, Rebecca (2025) 'Integrating social workers in Australian primary health care settings'. Journal of Integrated Care, 33 (5):72-85. [DOI]
Zuchowski, Ines; Waters, Erin; Kuruvila, Albert; Kuhn, Brodie; Lee, Rebecca (2025) 'Integrating social work in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service primary health care setting: The first three months of data'. Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, 6 (1). [DOI]
Nannat, Anjana; Tariang, Ngaitlang Mary; Kuruvila, Albert (2025) 'Parenting in the Digital Age: Adolescent Perspectives on Internet Parenting Styles and Problematic Internet Use'. Annals of Indian Psychiatry, . [DOI]
Hunt, Sonya; Tregurtha, Melanie; Kuruvila, Albert; Lowe, Simon; Smith, Kelly (2017) 'Transition to Professional Social Work Practice: The First Three Years'. Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education, 19 (2):139-154.
Hunt, Sonya; Lowe, Simon; Smith, Kelly; Kuruvila, Albert; Webber-Dreadon, Emma (2016) 'Transition to professional social work practice: the initial year'. Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education, 18 (1):55-71.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Kuruvila, Albert (2015) 'Non-Governmental Organisations(NGOs): Issues of Terminology and Definitions'. Rajagiri Journal of Social Development, 7 (1):20-29.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Zuchowski, Ines; Kuruvila, Albert; Lee, Rebecca; McLennan, Simoane (2024) 'Integrating social work into general practice in Australia: Protocol of an intervention study' Journal of Integrated Care, 32 (4) :481-490. [DOI]
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU