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Reducing COVID-related distress, depression and Anxiety using Lifestyle Medicine: the CALM trial
The CALM trial was a randomised, non-inferiority clinical trial evaluating an eight-week, online group-based lifestyle medicine program against standard cognitive behavioural therapy. The methodology utilized six Zoom sessions led by a dietitian and exercise physiologist focusing on a Mediterranean-style diet and increased physical activity, with outcomes tracked via standard mental health scales, dietary tracking, and cost-effectiveness analyses. For more details, visit the study documentation.
Shaping a Healthy Australia
Codesign and developed digital tools and resources for Australian Primary Care Providers (GPs, nurses, allied health) to support behaviour change
Science Partnerships in RRAP (Old ID 27111)
The Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) is a >$100M multi-institution 10-year research program designed to accelerate the resilience and recovery of corals reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. This project will provide coordination and leadership for the many science programs in the RRAP, support management, deliver milestones and assist research coordination and future planning.
Geoscience Outreach
This project funds a portable set of iPads to support hands-on geoscience engagement with students from primary school through to masters level. In an outreach context, the equipment enables interactive, curriculum-linked activities delivered in schools, on campus and at wider events, with a particular focus on students from rural and remote areas and low socio-economic backgrounds. Beyond outreach, the tablets support undergraduate and masters geological mapping students, who can use them for digital field mapping and data capture in place of traditional paper-based methods.
By giving students at every stage direct experience of digital geoscience tools, the project aims to build scientific literacy, confidence and aspiration towards higher education, while equipping degree-level students with industry-standard field skills.
Digital Twin
Digital Twin in Education is an emerging approach that creates a dynamic digital representation of a learner, educator, or educational environment using data from learning activities, assessments, behaviours, and interactions. By continuously integrating and analysing educational data, digital twins can support personalised learning, monitor student progress, predict learning outcomes, and enable data-driven decision-making. When combined with Artificial Intelligence, digital twins have the potential to provide adaptive interventions and improve teaching, learning, assessment, and student engagement.
The Coral Sea Frontier - NMF RV Investigator deep-sea biodiversity assessment of the Coral Sea Marine Park
Deep-sea biodiversity assessment of the Coral Sea Marine Park. RV Investigator will undertake a 36-day research voyage to the Coral Sea to investigate benthic (on or near the seafloor) marine life in the southern and eastern areas of the Coral Sea Marine Park. The Coral Sea Marine Park is the largest marine park in Australian waters, covering 989,836 km2 and reaching depths of 6000 metres. The marine park is managed by Parks Australia and protects 34 vast reef areas, and 67 cays and islets. Researchers will focus their surveys on two of the three key ecological features of the marine park: the reefs of the Marion Plateau and the Tasmantid Seamount Chain. This will be the first modern deep-water investigation of marine life found on the extinct volcanic peaks of the northern Tasmantid Seamount Chain, which rise over 3000 m from the seafloor, and the offshore Kenn Plateau. This research will be critical for understanding of regional biodiversity and natural values of the Coral Sea, helping to inform management of the marine park by Parks Australia. The voyage has a strong focus on education, outreach and engagement with public audiences, and support for these activities is being provided by Bush Blitz and The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census. https://www.csiro.au/en/about/facilities-collections/mnf/voyages-schedules/voyages/2025/october/in2025_v06
Developing culturally appropriate mental health assessment tools for older adults living in the Torres Strait (Old ID 27220)
The aim of the study is to develop culturally appropriate mental health assessment tools for older adults (e.g. aged 45 and over) living in the Torres Strait. Data from yarning circles with Torres Strait community members and health care staff will be used to identify how mental health disorders are expressed in the Torres Strait. A Delphi process will then be used to identify appropriate tools for assessing these domains of mental ill health for use in older adults in the Torres Strait. These tools will then be piloted to determine acceptability and validated for use in the Torres Strait.
Exploring student perspectives on generative artificial intelligence integration in education
Examines student perspectives on generative artificial intelligence in education to inform inclusive, evidence-based curriculum design and responsible educational innovation.
Mindful Ageing: A Control-Enhancement Mindfulness Pilot Intervention for Regional Australian Older Adults
Examines whether mindfulness-supported control enhancement can strengthen wellbeing and adaptive functioning among regional Australian older adults, with relevance to regional access, culturally responsive delivery and scalable prevention.
The Mindful Warriors Program: An Evaluation of the Long-Term Benefits of Community Mindfulness Practice through Participant Perspectives, Experiences and Meanings
Extends the community Mindful Warriors program through research on sustained wellbeing, relationships, participation and accessibility among veterans, family members and community participants.