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Associate Professor Bernadette Ward has extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative research, particularly focusing on alcohol, drugs, and service access in rural and remote areas. She was awarded an NHMRC scholarship to undertake her PhD, titled "The Role of Parents Influencing Adolescent Alcohol Use". In addition to alcohol-related research, Bernadette is the Chief Investigator of a MRFF funded study examining parental support in the use of methamphetamine, and leads a 5-year NHMRC funded study exploring methamphetamine use. Her expertise includes service access and equity, especially in rural and remote health care settings, and she has significantly contributed to health care policy changes through her involvement in various government committees. Over her career, she has secured grants exceeding $2 million and has over 80 publications. Bernadette has supervised more than 10 Honours/Masters projects and currently supervises PhD candidates. Furthermore, she teaches in the medical and postgraduate coursework programs at Monash University and coordinates the Scholarly Intensive Placement in the School of Rural Health. Bernadette's community engagement includes serving as a Director on a local health service board, reflecting her deep commitment to improving health outcomes in rural and remote communities.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Involved in teaching and supervision of postgraduate and PhD candidates, conducting research in health services and policies, and contributing to the School of Rural Health.
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