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Doctor

Brian Moore

Senior Lecturer

School of Education

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  • Senior Lecturer
    School of Education

BIO

Dr Brian Moore is a Senior Lecturer whose research examines the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. His work explores the effects of physical activity on youth mental health, bullying interventions, behaviour support school interventions, and school-based mental health services. Brian’s Meta-Analysis on Martial Art’s Influence on Adolescent Wellbeing is the second most cited work in the topic (T.46035). He has led Commonwealth of Australia and NSW Government funded projects examining martial arts-based psychosocial interventions and community attitudes towards teachers supporting student mental health. Brian collaborates with researchers internationally and is currently working on studies in India, Japan, and Nepal. He is an advisory committee member for the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, a Special Advisory Group member of UNESCO’s International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development, and an editorial board member for the International Journal of Educational Research (Q1). He is committed to promoting youth mental health and wellbeing for good health (SDG3) and quality education (SDG4). 

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG APPOINTMENTS

  • Senior Lecturer
    University of Wollongong, School of Education, Wollongong, AustraliaJun 2024 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Senior Lecturer
    Charles Sturt University, School of Education, Bathurst, AustraliaSep 2023 - May 2024
  • Lecturer
    Charles Sturt University, School of Education, Bathurst, AustraliaNov 2019 - Sep 2023
  • Tutor
    Macquarie University, Department of Educational Studies, AustraliaJul 2018 - Jun 2019
  • Adjunct Senior Lecturer
    Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, AustraliaJun 2024 - present
  • Adjunct Lecturer
    Southern Cross University, Lismore, AustraliaJan 2022 - Dec 2023

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • School Counsellor/Psychologist
    NSW Department of Education, Sydney, AustraliaJan 2010 - Nov 2019
  • Teacher
    NSW Department of Education, Sydney, AustraliaJun 2001 - Dec 2009

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    Macquarie University, Australia2017 - 2021
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology
    University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia2010 - 2012
  • Certificate in School Counselling
    University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia2010 - 2011
  • Graduate Diploma in Psychology
    Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia2009 - 2010
  • Master of Teaching
    Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia2006 - 2008
  • Graduate Diploma in Education
    University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia2000 - 2000
  • Bachelor of Arts
    The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia1994 - 1999

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Psychology Registration
    Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency2012 - present
    PSY0001778777