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DrMelissa Kennedy

Research Fellow

Faculty of Health/School of Psychology/Deakin Lifespan Institute

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  • Research Fellow
    Faculty of Health/School of Psychology/Deakin Lifespan Institute
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

I am an interdisciplinary researcher, currently undertaking a VicHealth Post-Doctoral Fellowship on progressing a Wellbeing Economy through place-based approaches. With a background in planning and human geography, I am passionate about working with communities on local economic change. My theoretical approach is grounded in diverse and community economies through the scholarship of JK Gibson-Graham and the Community Economies Research Network. My PhD dissertation has achieved industry recognition by the Planning Institute of Australia, and publication record includes an edited book, journal articles, book chapters and consultancy reports.

 

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Research Fellow
    Deakin University, School of Psychology

DEGREES

  • PhD
    La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia8 Apr 2014 - 4 Dec 2018
  • Master of Community Planning and Development
    La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia30 Jul 2007 - 25 Jul 2011
  • Bachelor of Government and Public Policy
    University College Cork, Cork, Ireland30 Sep 2022 - 30 Jun 2006

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Health

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Psychology

SPECIALIST RESEARCH GROUP

  • Deakin Lifespan Institute

AREAS OF EXPERTISE