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Albert Kuruvila

Projects

1

Publications

5

Awards

4

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
[WS4503] Social Work and Mental HealthLecturer, 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 PracticeCoordinator, Lecturer
2024
[WS2121] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for PracticeLecturer
2025
[WS2513] Community WorkCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
[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
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
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

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