Ms Louise ( Lou ) Johnston

Work Phone	(02) 4921 6702
Fax	(02) 4921 6995
Email	Lou.Johnston@newcastle.edu.au
Position	Lecturer School of Humanities and Social Science The University of Newcastle, Australia
Office	W220, Behavioural Sciences

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work

Research

Research keywords

Cultural learning
Indigenous students
Non-heterosexualities
Work Integrated Learning

Research expertise

Social Work

Memberships

Body relevant to professional practice.

Member - Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

Teaching

Teaching keywords

Experience based learning
Groupwork
Organisations
Professional supervision
Schools and communities
Social policy
Student centred learning

Teaching expertise

2011 - Team member: "Renewing social work curriculum about non-heterosexualities to support student experience and increase professional development", UoN Teaching and Learning Project Grant ($10,000).

2011 - Team member: "Indicators of work readiness in social work students", UoN External Relations Project Grant ($7,000).

2010 - Coordinator: "Cultural connections in learning for Indigenous Social Work students", UoN Equity Initiative Grant ($6,500).

The University of Newcastle, Australia