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MsPetrina Leersen

(She/Her)

Graduate Researcher

Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development

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  • Graduate Researcher
    Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development
  • Off Campus

BIO

Current PhD candidate at the Global Centre for Preventative Health and Nutrition (GLOBE) at Deakin University.
Background in Social Work and Youth Work.
Over 10 years experience with state government working across areas of youth justice, child protection liaison, and mental health.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Graduate Researcher
    Deakin University, Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development

DEGREES

  • Bachelor, Social Work
    Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
  • Graduate Certificate, Public Health
    Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
  • Master, Public Health
    Deakin University, Geelong, Australia

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Diploma of Youth Work
    TAFE
  • Accredited Social Worker
    Australian Association of Social Workers

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Health

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Health and Social Development