Member Of
- Secondment ; Curriculum Transformation team; Contemplative pedagogies across the curriculum Project Manager 2016 -
Tillott, Sarah
Lecturer
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Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
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School of Nursing
Overview
Overview
Dr Sarah Tillott is a mother, a researcher and teacher, and has university qualifications in the areas of health and education. Sarah is a resilience researcher who has created a series of innovative resilience resources that have demonstrated behaviour change as measure by her PhD ( The Dusty and Friends series ). With ten years of teaching at university, Sarah has built the University of Wollongong's (UOW) Academic Resilience Framework, and has been a recipient of several outstanding teaching and learning awards. In collaboration with the Cronulla Sharks, and the St George Illawarra Dragons, Sarah aims to facilitate a culture of resilience in the local community. Sarah has presented her research on a National and International platforms. in addition, Sarah has presented for national sporting organisations such as Tennis Australia and corporates including NAB bank. With a background in health, education and traditional medicines, Sarah has a keen interest in improving health in vulnerable communities in accordance to the Sustainable development goals. Sarah's current research focus is working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons in accordance to health and wellbeing initiatives. For more information please see the publishing profile.
Available as Research Supervisor
Affiliation
Available for Collaborative Projects
Publications
Selected Publications
Presentations
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Invited Talk
- Fit for work: fostering resilience in front line workers and the adpative response, Consultation expert, UOW 2020
- Promoting resilience in sport to improve retention and participation across community and grass roots , Guest speaker, Tennis Australia Grand Slam conference Sydney 2019
- She-roes presentation, promoting resilience in sport Tennis NSW , Guest lecturer, She-roes Tennis NSW conference Hunter Valley 2019
- Surving change using resilience technique , Presenter, NAB finance team 2018
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Presentation
- NRL Sharks have heart talk- promoting resilience in children using the Dusty and Friends resilience series , Guest speaker, NRL Cronulla Shark leagues club 2019
- Promoting resilience in higher education UOW X , Guest Speaker, University of Wollongong, Sydney, Australia; 2019
- 30th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and recreation International Conference (Presentation), Guest Speaker, ACHPER, Melbourne 2018
- Female sports pathway NRL, How to build resilience in adversity , Cronulla Sharks NRL, Guest speaker, NRL Cronulla Shark leagues club 2018
- UOW Resilience and Mindfulness task and finish group, Project Manager, University of Wollongong 2017
- Trans-Tasman Principals Conference- Knowledge in our hands, Building Resilient Children; Walking the Talk – Sarah Tillott (Taster and Taster follow-up), Trans-Tasman Principals conference 2016 2016
- 29th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and recreation International Conference , Guest Speaker, ACHPER conference Adelaide in conjunction with the St George Illawarra Dragons - Resilience in sport 2015
- Mindfulness and transition pedagogy , http://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers1/1335, UNISTARS.org/papers/STARS2015/)5E.pdf 2015
- Promoting resilience in children: An early intervention and prevention approach , Guest Speaker, 2015 Early Start Conference, University of Wollongong, Australia 2015
- The importance of early intervention and prevention resilience practice in schools , Guest Speaker, Anti-bullying conference Gold Coast 2015
- Building resilience in schools and community , Guest Speaker, Health and Wellbeing conference, Vancouver Canada 2014
- Transforming the cultural awareness of undergraduate students through emersion into a rural and remote clinical placement , Presenter, CATSIN Annual Conference Darwin 2014
- International Union for health promotion; Resilience in sport presentation , Presenter, IUHPE World Conference Health promotion Thailand 2013
- Working paper: Culture and Resilience , Author, http://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers1/1336 . 2013
- Sigma Theta tau Conference , Poster presentation, 23rd International Nursing research congress, Sigma theta tau Brisbane 2012
- Improving workplace culture to improve staff retention , Poster presentation, Royal College of Nursing International Research Conference, London 2011
Featured In
- Dr. Sarah Tillott News Release
- Implementation of Mindfulness pods News Release
- NRL Dragons conduct SFL resilience programme in schools Abstract
- NRL Dragons website News Release
- Today Show interview with Lisa Wilkinson - Dusty and Friends resilience series News Release
- UOW Academic Resilience Framework Design - Published / Exhibited Work
- https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/about-us/general-news/new-blog-post-4/ News Release
- https://www.sharks.com.au/sharks-have-heart/game-on/ News Release
- https://www.theleader.com.au/story/3238183/game-on-gymea-bay-mum-writes-kindy-text/ Newsletter
Funding
Investigator On
| Year | Title |
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Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Project Grants |
Other Research Activities
- Sutherland Shire Community grant Project manager 2019 -
- Sutherland Shire Government Grant Project manager 2013 -
- Stanley, R, McKnight, A., Probst, Y. O'Flynn, G. Tillott, S Exploring Cultural connection, health and wellbeing, inclusive of resilience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people : Lowitija Institute Partnership grant $200,000 2021 - 2023
- Health and Wellbeing in Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander families Consultation expert 2020
- Social connectedness in chronic disease Lead project manager 2020
- Mindfulness in UOW students Lead project manager 2017
Impact
Impact Story
Supervision
Available as Research Supervisor
Potential Supervision Topics
- Resilience, early intervention, prevention, childhood, education, sports, community, health, Sustainable development goals, vulnerable communities
Teaching Activities
- HDR student supervison - Resilience in nurses HDR student supervision 2020 -
- Lecturer SMAH: Primary Health Care Instructor 2010 - 2020
Advisees
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Graduate Advising Relationship
Degree Research Title Advisee Doctor of Philosophy A phenomenological study exploring how Australian Nurse Practitioners coped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twist, Ida
Background
Education And Training
- Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development in Health Science / Herbal medicine, University of New England, Health 2006 - 2008
- Nature Care College 2000 - 2004
- B.N., The University of Sydney, Nursing 1995 - 1997
- Ph.D. in Education, SMAH 2014 - 2019
Credentials
Awards And Honors
Contact
Full Name
- Dr. Sarah Tillott
Mailing Address
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No 1 Pitt Street Loftus
Sutherland , Sydney
NSW
2232
Australia
Identity
Orcid Id
- http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2471-8223 (confirmed)
Overview
Affiliation
Member Of
- Secondment ; Curriculum Transformation team; Contemplative pedagogies across the curriculum Project Manager 2016 -
Publications
Selected Publications
Presentations
-
Invited Talk
- Fit for work: fostering resilience in front line workers and the adpative response, Consultation expert, UOW 2020
- Promoting resilience in sport to improve retention and participation across community and grass roots , Guest speaker, Tennis Australia Grand Slam conference Sydney 2019
- She-roes presentation, promoting resilience in sport Tennis NSW , Guest lecturer, She-roes Tennis NSW conference Hunter Valley 2019
- Surving change using resilience technique , Presenter, NAB finance team 2018
-
Presentation
- NRL Sharks have heart talk- promoting resilience in children using the Dusty and Friends resilience series , Guest speaker, NRL Cronulla Shark leagues club 2019
- Promoting resilience in higher education UOW X , Guest Speaker, University of Wollongong, Sydney, Australia; 2019
- 30th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and recreation International Conference (Presentation), Guest Speaker, ACHPER, Melbourne 2018
- Female sports pathway NRL, How to build resilience in adversity , Cronulla Sharks NRL, Guest speaker, NRL Cronulla Shark leagues club 2018
- UOW Resilience and Mindfulness task and finish group, Project Manager, University of Wollongong 2017
- Trans-Tasman Principals Conference- Knowledge in our hands, Building Resilient Children; Walking the Talk – Sarah Tillott (Taster and Taster follow-up), Trans-Tasman Principals conference 2016 2016
- 29th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and recreation International Conference , Guest Speaker, ACHPER conference Adelaide in conjunction with the St George Illawarra Dragons - Resilience in sport 2015
- Mindfulness and transition pedagogy , http://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers1/1335, UNISTARS.org/papers/STARS2015/)5E.pdf 2015
- Promoting resilience in children: An early intervention and prevention approach , Guest Speaker, 2015 Early Start Conference, University of Wollongong, Australia 2015
- The importance of early intervention and prevention resilience practice in schools , Guest Speaker, Anti-bullying conference Gold Coast 2015
- Building resilience in schools and community , Guest Speaker, Health and Wellbeing conference, Vancouver Canada 2014
- Transforming the cultural awareness of undergraduate students through emersion into a rural and remote clinical placement , Presenter, CATSIN Annual Conference Darwin 2014
- International Union for health promotion; Resilience in sport presentation , Presenter, IUHPE World Conference Health promotion Thailand 2013
- Working paper: Culture and Resilience , Author, http://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers1/1336 . 2013
- Sigma Theta tau Conference , Poster presentation, 23rd International Nursing research congress, Sigma theta tau Brisbane 2012
- Improving workplace culture to improve staff retention , Poster presentation, Royal College of Nursing International Research Conference, London 2011
Featured In
- Dr. Sarah Tillott News Release
- Implementation of Mindfulness pods News Release
- NRL Dragons conduct SFL resilience programme in schools Abstract
- NRL Dragons website News Release
- Today Show interview with Lisa Wilkinson - Dusty and Friends resilience series News Release
- UOW Academic Resilience Framework Design - Published / Exhibited Work
- https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/about-us/general-news/new-blog-post-4/ News Release
- https://www.sharks.com.au/sharks-have-heart/game-on/ News Release
- https://www.theleader.com.au/story/3238183/game-on-gymea-bay-mum-writes-kindy-text/ Newsletter
Funding
Investigator On
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Project Grants |
Other Research Activities
- Sutherland Shire Community grant Project manager 2019 -
- Sutherland Shire Government Grant Project manager 2013 -
- Stanley, R, McKnight, A., Probst, Y. O'Flynn, G. Tillott, S Exploring Cultural connection, health and wellbeing, inclusive of resilience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people : Lowitija Institute Partnership grant $200,000 2021 - 2023
- Health and Wellbeing in Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander families Consultation expert 2020
- Social connectedness in chronic disease Lead project manager 2020
- Mindfulness in UOW students Lead project manager 2017
Impact
Impact Story
Supervision
Potential Supervision Topics
- Resilience, early intervention, prevention, childhood, education, sports, community, health, Sustainable development goals, vulnerable communities
Teaching Activities
- HDR student supervison - Resilience in nurses HDR student supervision 2020 -
- Lecturer SMAH: Primary Health Care Instructor 2010 - 2020
Advisees
-
Graduate Advising Relationship
Degree Research Title Advisee Doctor of Philosophy A phenomenological study exploring how Australian Nurse Practitioners coped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twist, Ida
Background
Education And Training
- Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development in Health Science / Herbal medicine, University of New England, Health 2006 - 2008
- Nature Care College 2000 - 2004
- B.N., The University of Sydney, Nursing 1995 - 1997
- Ph.D. in Education, SMAH 2014 - 2019
Credentials
Awards And Honors
Contact
Full Name
- Dr. Sarah Tillott
Mailing Address
-
No 1 Pitt Street Loftus
Sutherland , Sydney
NSW
2232
Australia
Identity
Orcid Id
- http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2471-8223 (confirmed)
