Staff Profile
Mrs Judi Geggie
Conjoint Senior Lecturer
School of Health Sciences
EditCareer Summary
Biography
As Director of the Family Action Centre Judi Geggie has advocated strongly for research to inform community development and family services policy and practice, with considerable success. Important research areas of the Family Action Centre include family strengths, community development with marginaised communities, men and boys, including fatherhood and organisational change with a forcus on strength-based practices. As an administrator of an organisation with 35 staff, Judi has concentrated on advocacy and development of research initiatives. Her efforts have brought in almost $5 million in research income to the Family Action Centre from 2001 to 2006.
While not having a specific research focus to her role as director, Judi has nonetheless published in the fields of intrest of the FAC; been an invited keynote at several international and national conferences and has negotiated and developed many research collaborations with international and national agencies and organisations that have lead to changes in government policy and in innovative models of practice being adopted in areas of family and community work.
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Qualifications
- Master of Educational Studies, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Newcastle
- Diploma of Physical Education, Wollongong Teachers College
Research
Research keywords
- family strengths
- strengths-based approaches to community development
Research expertise
Ms Geggie is an intellectual leader in the field of family strengths practices and organisational change based on the strengths approach. She has particularly fostered the concept of the strengths approach in men and boys work and Indigenous community development. She has developed several important international, national and internal university collaborations with researchers, institutional partners and practitioners in this field and has contributed to the development of new models of practice being adopted across government and community services in several countries including Australia, China, Korea and Mexico. As director of the centre, Ms Geggie has initiated and provided intellectual leadership for over 20 new family and community research projects.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|
| 160500 | Policy And Administration | 50 |
| 111700 | Public Health And Health Services | 50 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
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Australia New Zealand Third Sector Research Ltd
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Australian Institute of Family Studies
Appointments
Consultant for FACS, 2002-2003
Family and Community Services (Australia) | 01/01/2002 - 01/06/2003 |
Invitations
Creative Environments that Support Children and Families
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, Australia (Conference Presentation - non published.)
| 2006 |
Family Stress and Psychological Consulting
Institute of Sociology of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, the Shanghai Center of Psychological Consulting and Training, and the Shaghai Association of Marriage and Family Research, China (Conference Presentation - non published.)
| 2005 |
Korean International Family Strengths Conference
The Korean Family Studies Association, Korean Association of Family Relations, and Korean Family Counselling and Education, Australia (Conference Presentation - non published.)
| 2004 |
The Mexican International Family Strengths Conference
Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios en Antropologia Social (CIESAS), Cemanahuac Educativa Comunidad, the International Family Strengths Consortium and the University of Nebraska-Lincon, USA., Mexico (Conference Presentation - non published.)
| 2005 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Ms Geggie has been director of the Family Action Centre since 2000 and the assistant director from 1991 to 2000. Under her leadership, the research functions of the Family Action Centre have grown to the extent that FAC has brought in almost $5 million in research funding in he period 2001 to 2006. Under Ms Geggie's leadership, the research and dissemination functions of the FAC are now in equal proportion in staffing and funding to the community programs functions of the FAC.
Teaching
Teaching expertise
Ms Geggie has been an invited lectuerer to students in Social work, social welfare, education and allied health degrees at the University of Newcastle.
EditPublications
No publications.
EditGrants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 22 |
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| Total funding | $1,536,206 |
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For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.
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2012 (1 grants)
Community-Campus Partnerships as a Strategy for Social Justice: Where We've Been and Where We need to Go, Houston, Texas, USA, 18 - 21 April 2012$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,500 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1200419 |
2011 (1 grants)
Third International Congress of Family, Puebla, Mexico, 7 - 9 September 2011$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,500 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100810 |
2010 (1 grants)
Pan African Family International Conference, Kenyatta University, Kenya, 20 - 24 July 2010$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,500 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000628 |
2008 (1 grants)
AUCEA National COnference 2008, University of Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island, Queensland, 9/7/2008 - 11/7/2008$1,700
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,700 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189225 |
2007 (1 grants)
The First Asian International Conference on Humanized Health Care (2007), Khon Kaen University, Thailand, 3/12/2007 - 5/12/2007$1,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,000 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0188381 |
2006 (1 grants)
Supporting caravan park residents - A national best practice forum$43,840
Funding Body: Department of Family and Community Services
2005 (4 grants)
Raymond Terrace Communities for Children$665,000
Funding Body: Department of Family and Community Services
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Consultancy/Tender | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $665,000 | 2005 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0185639 |
Cross Cultural Awareness and Communication - Promoting Acceptance of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities$50,000
Funding Body: Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Living in Harmony Community Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $50,000 | 2005 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186016 |
Brothers Inside - Implementation Phase$27,000
Funding Body: Perpetual Limited
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Charitable Trusts and Foundations Project | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $27,000 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0184106 |
Brothers Inside - Implementation Phase$8,570
Funding Body: Perpetual Limited
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Charitable Trusts and Foundations Project | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $8,570 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0184830 |
2004 (3 grants)
Building healthy caravan park communities$80,000
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mr Paul Schott, Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| National Illicit Drug Strategy | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $80,000 | 2004 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0183214 |
Brothers Inside$15,000
Funding Body: Mercy Foundation
| Project Team |
|---|
| Ms Gus Eddy, Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Major Research Grants | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $15,000 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0184027 |
Brothers Inside$11,000
Funding Body: Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $11,000 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0186909 |
2003 (1 grants)
Integrated Service Centre$75,000
Funding Body: NSW Department of Community Services
2002 (2 grants)
Parents and Children's Support Service (PACSS).$99,551
Funding Body: Department of Family and Community Services
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie, Mr Paul Schott |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Stronger Families and Communities Strategy | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $99,551 | 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0182620 |
To develop literacy practices to involve fathers in the lives of their children.$60,000
Funding Body: Ian Potter Foundation
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $60,000 | 2002 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0181682 |
2000 (2 grants)
Engaging Fathers Project.$84,800
Funding Body: Bernard van Leer Foundation
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $84,800 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0180180 |
Trends analysis of statistical information of Home-Start for the period 1989-2000.$10,000
Funding Body: Department of Family and Community Services
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Data Analysis Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $10,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0179572 |
1999 (1 grants)
Building Family Strengths - A Resource for the Community$108,818
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Health & Family Services-Health Services Outcomes Branch | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $108,818 | 1999 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178304 |
1998 (1 grants)
CARAVAN PARKS PROJECT$50,000
Funding Body: Westmead Hospital
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| NSW Cervical Screening Program | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $50,000 | 1998 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0178011 |
1997 (1 grants)
Caravan Park Initiative - Development of National Training and Information Modules for SAAP Workers$113,000
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Community Organisations` Support Program (COSP) | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $113,000 | 1997 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0177637 |
1996 (1 grants)
Health Workers' Think Tank on Strategies to Improve Access and Continuity for Transient Rural Groups$27,427
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
| Project Team |
|---|
| Mrs Judi Geggie |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Rural Health Support Education & Training (RHSET) | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $27,427 | 1996 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0177653 |
EditResearch Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 0 |
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No Supervisions.
