Dr. Jack Freestone

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jack Freestone is a postdoctoral fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on the NCCRED Prompt Response Network and Australian strategies for monitoring and responding to emerging drugs of concern. With extensive experience across community development, service delivery, and program evaluation, Jack has a proven track record working both in non-governmental and governmental organizations. He previously managed drug, alcohol, and sexual health programs at ACON, a community organization focusing on the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ populations in New South Wales. Jack holds a PhD from the Kirby Institute, where his research concentrated on sexualized drug use within sexuality and gender-diverse populations, emphasizing peer-led services for gay and bisexual men. His commitment to the community sector has fostered a strong interest in research that represents lived experiences and enhances service delivery. Jack is keen to collaborate and supervise students engaged in research on topics related to sexuality, sexual wellbeing, substance use, and new psychoactive substances, and he is particularly experienced in qualitative implementation research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Peer Researcher Recognition

2025-01-01

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.