Dr. Abner Poon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Abner Poon is an Associate Professor of Social Work at the School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales. He has extensive experience as a social worker in mental health. His research focuses on social work practices in mental health, the impact of mental illness on families and caregivers, family interventions in mental health, the health and wellbeing of migrants facing mental health issues, and recovery through community mental health teams. He has published articles in high-ranking journals addressing various aspects of mental health, including the Assertive Community Treatment Program and the experiences of caregivers of people with psychosis, particularly among ethnic minority groups. He has contributed to studies that evaluate innovative models like the Single Session Family Consultation Model and explores the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse caregivers of individuals with mental health conditions. In recognition of his research, he received the Bruce Lord Award for Excellence in Research Methodology from Australian Social Work in 2020.

Research Interests

Awards

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Bruce Lord Award for Excellence Research Methodology

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Australian Postgraduate Award

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Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship

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Health Manpower Development Plan Fellowship

Courses

SOCW2009 Social Work Counselling Individuals, Families and Groups SOCW4011 Evidence Practice-based Research SOCW4012 Social Work Practice Mental Health Trauma SOCW4016 Social Work Honours Advanced Practice Portfolio

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.