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Albert Kuruvila

Projects

1

Publications

5

Awards

5

Contact Details

Senior Lecturer, Social Work

    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
    PS311 – JCU NQ Social Worker Placement in General Practice Expansion (Townsville & Cairns) (Old ID 29007)
    01 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2026

    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
    [WS2513] Community WorkTutor
    2023
    [WS2513] Community WorkCoordinator
    2025
    [WS3005] Evidence Informed PracticeLecturer, Coordinator
    2025
    [WS3027] Social Welfare Practice with Children and FamiliesCoordinator, Lecturer
    2022
    [WS4101] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 1 of 3Coordinator, Lecturer
    2025
    [WS4102] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 2 of 3Coordinator, Lecturer
    2025
    [WS4103] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 3 of 3Coordinator, Lecturer
    2025
    [WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
    2023
    [WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthCoordinator, Lecturer
    2025
    [WS4508] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2Coordinator
    2025
    [WS4509] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2Lecturer, Coordinator
    2024
    [WS4509] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2Coordinator, Lecturer
    2025
    [WS5611] Professional Development for Social Work PracticeTutor
    2022
    [WS5611] Professional Development for Social Work PracticeLecturer, Coordinator
    2025
    [WS4508] Social Work Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2Coordinator, Lecturer
    2024
    [WS1005] Human Rights and Social JusticeLecturer, Coordinator
    2022
    [WS2513] Community WorkLecturer
    2024
    [WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthLecturer, Coordinator
    2022
    [WS5611] Professional Development for Social Work PracticeTutor
    2023
    [WS5611] Professional Development for Social Work PracticeLecturer, Coordinator
    2024
    [BA4001] Arts Honours Thesis Part 1Tutor
    2024
    [BA4002] Arts Honours Thesis Part 2Tutor
    2024
    [BA4003] Arts Honours Thesis Part 3Tutor
    2024
    [WS1005] Human Rights, Social Justice, and the LawLecturer
    2023
    [WS1006] Foundations of Social WorkTutor
    2023
    [WS2121] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for PracticeCoordinator
    2022
    [WS2121] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for PracticeLecturer, Coordinator
    2023
    [WS2121] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for PracticeLecturer, Coordinator
    2024
    [WS2121] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for PracticeLecturer
    2025
    [WS2513] Community WorkCoordinator, Lecturer
    2022
    [WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthLecturer, Coordinator
    2024
    Current Honours and External Research Students
    Navigating the Maze: Parental Experiences in Accessing Service Support Systems for Children with ADHD
    HONOURS- 2024

    Activities

    Education
    Doctor of Philosophy, University of Canterbury
    Master of Social Work, Mahatma Gandhi University
    Awards
    Inclusive Practice Award, JCU
    2022
    Satoru Ohtake International Prize in Social Work by School of Social Work and Human Services, University of Canterbury
    Recipient, New Zealand International Doctoral Scholarship (NZIDRS) funded by Ministry of Education, New Zealand Government
    Nola Campbell eLearning Excellence, The University of Waikato, New Zealand
    2016
    Inclusive Practice Award
    2024
    Associations
    Registered Social Worker, New Zealand
    2012
    Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
    2012
    Australian Association of Social Workers
    Employment
    Tutor, University of Canterbury
    2010 - 2011
    Lecturer, University of Waikato
    2012 - 2021
    Programme Convenor, Social Work, University of Waikato
    2017 - 2020
    Lecturer & MSW Course Coordinator, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

    Output

    Integrating social work in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service primary health care setting: The first three months of data
    2025
    Zuchowski, Ines; Waters, Erin; Kuruvila, Albert; Kuhn, Brodie; Lee, Rebecca (2025) 'Integrating soci. Australian Ind, . ...
    Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
    Transition to Professional Social Work Practice: The First Three Years
    2017
    Hunt, Sonya; Tregurtha, Melanie; Kuruvila, Albert; Lowe, Simon; Smith, Kelly (2017) 'Transition to P. Advances in S, 19 (2):139-...
    Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
    Transition to professional social work practice: the initial year
    2016
    Hunt, Sonya; Lowe, Simon; Smith, Kelly; Kuruvila, Albert; Webber-Dreadon, Emma (2016) 'Transition to. Advances in, 18 (1):55...
    Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
    Non-Governmental Organisations(NGOs): Issues of Terminology and Definitions
    2015
    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
    Integrating social work into general practice in Australia: Protocol of an intervention study
    2024
    Zuchowski, Ines; Kuruvila, Albert; Lee, Rebecca; McLennan, Simoane (2024) 'Integrating social work i Journal of Integrated Ca, 32 (4) :481-490. [DOI ...
    Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU