Staff Profile
Career Summary
Qualifications
- Master of Science (Occupational Therapy), Coventry University - England
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), University of Sydney, 29/10/1993
Research
Research keywords
- Grounded Theory
- Lifestyle
- Mental Health
- Obesity
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Education
- Qualitative Research
Research expertise
My major areas of research interest include:
Occupational therapy in mental health
Occupational therapy and obesity
Occupational therapy education
Schizophrenia
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 111714 | Mental Health | 40 |
| 110321 | Rehabilitation And Therapy (Excl. Physiotherapy) | 40 |
| 130103 | Higher Education | 20 |
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Groupwork
- Mental Health
- Occupational Therapy
- Qualitative Research
Teaching expertise
Drawing on her experience as an occupational therapist in mental health Kirsti has responsibility for curriculum development, teaching and course co-ordination of courses relating to mental health and psychosocial wellbeing and group work in occupational therapy. Kirsti also teaches qualitative research methods.Kirsti is also involved in projects associated with her teaching role which include, facilitating a program supporting male students who are a minority in occupational therapy, coordinating the Occupational Therapy Seminar Series and developing innovative options for professional placement in mental health.
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $36,947 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (1 grants)
Occupational Therapy Australia 25 National Conference & Exhibition, Adelaide 24-26 July 13$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Kirsti Haracz | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,500 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1300757 | ||
2012 (1 grants)
Teaching Relief - Haracz$24,822
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Kirsti Haracz, Professor Darren Rivett | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equity Research Fellowship | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $24,822 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100911 | ||
2009 (1 grants)
How do women living with schizophrenia perceive and perform activities to manage their weight and promote their own health$9,900
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Kirsti Haracz | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Early Career Researcher Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $9,900 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0190393 | ||
2008 (1 grants)
OT Australia 23rd National Conference, Sofietel Melbourne, 12/9/2008 - 13/9/2008$725
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Kirsti Haracz | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $725 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189296 | ||
Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN Masters EFTSL | 0.1 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2016 | M Philosophy (Occupat Therapy) | Co-Supervisor | An Investigation into Mental Health Consumers' Experience of Participation in a Community Soccer Program |
Kirsti Haracz
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 6338 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 7053 |
| Kirsti.Haracz@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Lecturer School of Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Occupational Therapy |
| Office | HB02, Hunter Building, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/kirsti-haracz |
