Professor Dr. Chloe Watfern

Biography

Chloe Watfern is a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in the School of Medicine and Health and a Communications Policy Postdoctoral Fellow at the Black Dog Institute. She has a strong background as a transdisciplinary researcher and artist, focusing on the integration of inclusive arts-based methods to engage with communities meaningfully. Her work emphasizes collaboration and has led to various presentations, publications, and creative workshops. With interests that connect climate change and mental health, Dr. Watfern explores innovative ways to address these critical issues through her art and writing. Her dedication to knowledge translation and strategic platform initiatives is evident in her role at the Maridulu Budyari Gumal SPHERE, a Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, and Research Enterprise. Dr. Watfern is passionate about fostering connections and collaboration in her research and community engagement efforts.

Research Interests