Miss Emma Austin
Centre Manager
School of Medicine and Public Health
- Email:emma.austin@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:+61 2 49216104
Career Summary
Biography
Emma is currently employed as the Centre Manager at the Centre for Resources Health and Safetyat the University of Newcastle. In this role Emma provides support to the Centre's Chair, Associate Director and research staff, and coordinates and manages research and business projects. The role requires Emma to develop strategic partnerships with external organisations, particularly key industry groups in the resources sector.
Emma is also a Higher Degree Research candidate in the Centre for Water, Climate and Land. Emma's research investigates the environmental, social, health and economic effects of drought on rural communities in NSW. Emma’s research will improve understanding of how we can collectively support rural communities to pro-actively manage climate variability and improve the wellbeing of rural residents impacted by drought.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Environ Science & Mgmt (Honours), University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Environmental Science, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Adaptation
- Adaptive capacity
- Climate change
- Drought
- GIS
- Mental health
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- Rural
- Wellbeing
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 049999 | Earth Sciences not elsewhere classified | 35 |
| 111714 | Mental Health | 35 |
| 050205 | Environmental Management | 30 |
Professional Experience
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/07/2017 - 30/05/2018 |
Research Assistant This role involved contributing to a literature review for a project focusing on the health impacts associated displacement as a result of extreme climatic events. |
Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle School of Medicine and Public Health Australia |
| 1/02/2010 - 30/11/2012 |
Casual Tutor I have been a tutor and marker in the following courses:
During 2011 I also provided one-on-one tutoring through the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme. |
Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences Australia |
| 15/01/2010 - 20/12/2013 |
Research Assistant During my role as Research Assistant I worked on three National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) funded projects (Drought and the Future of Small Inland Towns, Limits to Adaptation and Bridging the gap between end user needs and science capability: dealing with uncertainty in future scenarios) and a Strategic Research Initiative Funds project (Utilising climate science insights to inform climate change adaptation) funded by the Faculty of Science and Information Technology, UON. |
Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences Australia |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
National Council of Women NSW Australia Day Award National Council of Women NSW |
| 2017 |
Best HDR Engagement Award Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle | Australia |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS2161 |
GIS and Remote Sensing Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle |
Casual Tutor | 1/02/2010 - 30/11/2012 |
| GEOS3250 |
Geographic Information Systems Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle |
Casual Tutor | 1/02/2010 - 30/11/2012 |
| GEOS2070 |
Climatology and Soils Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle |
Casual Tutor | 1/02/2011 - 30/11/2011 |
| GEOS3340 |
Resource Management and Climate Change Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle |
Casual Tutor | 1/02/2010 - 30/11/2012 |
| GEOS3280 |
Global Change Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle |
Casual Tutor | 1/02/2011 - 30/11/2011 |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $1,000 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20181 grants / $1,000
2018 CRHS Project Support Funds$1,000
Funding body: Centre for Resources Health and Safety
| Funding body | Centre for Resources Health and Safety |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Emma Austin, Anthony Kiem, Jane Rich, David Perkins |
| Scheme | 2018 CRHS Project Support Funds |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Not Known |
| Category | UNKN |
| UON | N |
News
Farmers experiencing drought-related stress need targeted support
July 30, 2018
Miss Emma Austin
Position
Centre Manager
Centre for Resources Health and Safety
School of Medicine and Public Health
Faculty of Health and Medicine
Contact Details
| emma.austin@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | +61 2 49216104 |
Office
| Room | Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Building | NIER A Block |
NEWS • Jul 30.2018
Farmers experiencing drought-related stress need targeted support
To better support farmers and their families we need to better understand the impact of drought on them and their communities.
Research Networks
- Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
- Centre for Water, Climate and Land (CWCL)
- Centre for Resources Health and Safety (CRHS)