Centre for
Active Living and Learning
Our People
The Centre for Active Living and Learning is supported by the College of Human and Social Futures and includes 20 University of Newcastle researchers from all three University Colleges, as well as 45+ HDR students and is supported by a team of professional staff.
Co-Directors
Professor Ronald Plotnikoff
Professor & Chair PA & PHE
School of Education
- Ron.Plotnikoff@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4985 4465
Deputy Director
Associate Professor Narelle Eather
Associate Professor
School of Education
- Narelle.Eather@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 6232
Researchers
Dr Angus Leahy
Associate Lecturer/Research Associate
School of Education
- Angus.Leahy@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 6242
Dr Lee Ashton
Research Academic/Casual Academic
School of Education
- Lee.Ashton@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4913 8034
Dr Anna Jansson
Senior Research Officer/Casual Research Assistant/Casual Senior Research Assistant
School of Health Sciences
- Anna.Jansson@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 49217391
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.