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DrNatalie Hadiprodjo

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development

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  • Senior Lecturer
    Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development
  • +61 3 522 73537 (Work)
  • Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street Geelong, Victoria 3220

TEACHING EXPERTISE

As Course Director, Natalie overseas the teaching and learning for the play therapy program, in addition to teaching into the program. She has a special interest in topics related to childhood trauma, attachment, neurodevelopment, trauma play narratives and non-directive play therapy. 

 

In 2025 Natalie and team were awarded the Deakin University Award for Teaching Excellence. This award recognised the Play Therapy team for their inspiring, person-centred teaching that fosters deep engagement, emotional connection, and transformative learning. 

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

  • UNIT TAUGHT
    HSO715 Childhood Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology
  • UNIT TAUGHT
    HSO720 Humanistic Play Therapy
  • UNIT TAUGHT
    HSO717 Professional Practice and Behaviour
  • UNIT TAUGHT
    HSO723 Systemic Play Therapy
  • CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
    Psychosocial interactions in the parent-child play relationship in early childhood.
    Antanita Chrysostom - School of Health and Social Development