ProfessorJohn Toumbourou

Professor John Toumbourou is the Chair in Health Psychology within the School
of Psychology at Deakin University. He is the Co-Leader of Intervention Sciences
within the SEED Lifecourse Research Centre and a prominent
social advocate in areas related to child and adolescent mental health
promotion and the prevention of alcohol and drug problems. He plays a
leadership role in assisting the development of partnerships and research
capacity within the School. He teaches at postgraduate level and
also supervises higher degree students. Professor Toumbourou has been
influential internationally and nationally in assisting the development of
research and practice in the fields of prevention science and health
psychology. He has received international awards for his contributions in
these areas and has been influential in reshaping Australian health policies
to more effectively address adolescent alcohol misuse and related problems.