Julaine Allan
Biographic Data
| ID | 4436794 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Julaine Allan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Julaine |
| FAMILY NAME | Allan |
| SIGNATURE | ALLAN J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Charles Sturt University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9299-5866 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
More Than Activity
Purpose This study examines differences between major city and regional and remote participants in engagement in a digital alcohol support intervention (Daybreak), risky drinking, and psychological distress and tests the mediating role of psychological distress. Methods This was a longitudinal, observational cohort study of Daybreak participants between January 2019 and December 2024 ( N = 12,824). Outcomes were risky drinking and psychological d…
A mixed methods snapshot of the Man Walk program
The Man Walk is a national, community-led initiative promoting men’s mental health, physical activity, and social connection through group walks. Since its establishment in 2018, no evidence has described participant characteristics, engagement, or health outcomes. This study aimed to describe participants’ characteristics, health status, factors associated with health and wellbeing outcomes, and perceived benefits of program. A mixed methods des…
Can lay health workers contribute to the prevention and management of adverse childhood experiences in low- and middle-income countries
Community-based mental health initiatives led by lay health workers (LHWs) across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have demonstrated some success in improving mental health outcomes for the general population. However, evidence is lacking on their effect on improving childhood mental health. There is potential to utilize this workforce to address the underlying causes of mental health burdens rooted in child maltreatment and familial dysf…
Relationship of parental caregiving and child labour with developmental problems and mental health in children in low-to-middle-income countries using the socioecological resilience model
To address the complex interplay between extreme poverty and adverse child health outcomes across low SDI countries, a multifaceted approach aimed at alleviating poverty, improving access to education, strengthening social protection systems, and promoting effective caregiving practices are required
Identifying and addressing service barriers for children and young people who displayed harmful sexual behaviour
Purpose Services for children and young people who displayed harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) and their families have remained insufficient and siloed in Australia despite growing recognition of this problem. While some research explores service providers’ perspectives on the barriers and gaps preventing young people and families from accessing and engaging with support services, there is poor understanding of service users’ perspectives. This stud…
Are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) the root cause of the Aboriginal health gap in Australia
Indigenous Australians face a two-fold likelihood of experiencing multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse compared with the general Australian population.The higher rate of ACEs among Indigenous Australians has consequentially led to the early diagnosis of chronic illnesses (eg, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke), mental health issues (eg, anxiety, depression, suicide…
Enabling Emergency Department Staff to Support Domestic Violence Victims of Strangulation
The study reported here investigated what enables emergency department (ED) staff to support domestic violence victim-survivors of strangulation, which poses potentially life-threatening medical and psychosocial risks. Informed by Appreciative Inquiry, interviews were conducted with twelve staff from eight emergency departments in New South Wales, Australia. Doctors, nurses, and social workers with experience in supporting victim-survivors of dom…
Experiences of Young People and Their Carers with a Rural Mobile Mental Health Support Service
Mental health difficulties during teenage years are common. They are also a risk factor for later mental and physical health problems. Rural young people are at a greater risk for mental health difficulties and have less access to services than their urban counterparts. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of young people and their carers with mental health support provided by a rural mobile service, and to identify access ena…
Feasibility and pilot efficacy of cognitive remediation for people in residential substance use treatment
A Narrative Inquiry into the Practices of Healthcare Workers’ Wellness Program
The 2019-2020 Australian bushfires followed by the COVID-19 pandemic brought the significant mental health implications of working in healthcare to the fore. The importance of appropriate support services to ensure the resilience and recovery of healthcare workers has been highlighted. In response to healthcare staff experiences during the bushfires, the SEED Wellness Program was created in 2020 in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District i…
A comparison of rural Australian First Nations and Non-First Nations survey responses to Covid-19 risks and impacts
Health risk communication in pandemic response should include an equitable focus on rural areas, recognising that First Nations Australians are a significant proportion of the rural population with different risk factors and concerns than those of non-First Nations Australians. This principle of First Nations-led design is critical to all health policy and planning. The Australian Government should include rural areas in planning pandemic respons…
Building Relationships with Aboriginal People
This article describes a cultural mapping tool developed specifically for working with Aboriginal people experiencing mental health problems. The tool has broad scope, drawing from ecological and systems approaches. It will assist social workers to understand cultural and family obligations and build relationships with Aboriginal service users. Students learning about cultural diversity have expressed concern about asking culturally-sensitive que…
Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal Women in New South Wales Non Government Organisation (NGO) Drug and Alcohol Treatment and the Implications for Social Work
Limited access to care is frequently identified as a reason for poor health in Indigenous communities. This study aimed to identify the proportion of Aboriginal women accessing mainstream non government organisation (NGO) drug treatment in New South Wales (NSW) compared to non Indigenous women. Statistical analysis of two NGO subsets of the Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Dataset (AODTS–NMDS) for years 2005 t…
Can Family-Focussed Interventions Improve Problematic Substance Use in Aboriginal Communities? A Role for Social Work
Problematic substance use is a significant concern for Aboriginal communities across Australia. Most approaches to intervention are individualised, locating the problem and the solution in the substance user. When problematic use is common within a family and community, individual treatment is likely to be ineffective. A literature review of family-focussed and culturally specific drug and alcohol interventions was conducted to inform the develop…
Mining's relocation culture
Purpose Good social relationships and connections to place are key aspects of work‐life balance that are rarely considered by employers because of a focus on the work part of the dichotomy. In response to this omission, this paper aims to investigate women's experiences of frequent relocations due to their partner's employment in the mining industry. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with 20 women, who had partners employed in…
What is health anyway? Perceptions and experiences of health and health care from socio-economically disadvantaged rural residents
Health and well being is a human right but one which is experienced differently in different social circumstances. The divide between rich and poor in Australia is starkly apparent in health status statistics; the poorest Australians have the poorest health, and many live in rural Australia. However, little is known about financially deprived rural citizen's perceptions of their own health and their expectations of health care services. Explorato…
The role of context in establishing university clinics
Healthcare systems have a vested interest in employing work-ready graduates. The challenge for universities is to find ways to provide workplace learning that incorporates student education and high quality patient care. Inland areas of Australia, similar to other rural locations globally, experience additional challenges including a relatively high incidence of ill health, increasing demand for health services, chronic workforce shortages and ag…
Mother blaming
In this article I will discuss the continuing discursive support for idealised motherhood, describe some ways mother blaming is practiced within therapeutic intervention and discuss the implications of this for social work practice. The article is based on a qualitative study of professionals who provide therapeutic intervention for sexually violent children and their families. The case examples discussed come from this study and describe the rol…
Mining's relocation culture
Purpose Good social relationships and connections to place are key aspects of work‐life balance that are rarely considered by employers because of a focus on the work part of the dichotomy. In response to this omission, this paper aims to investigate women's experiences of frequent relocations due to their partner's employment in the mining industry. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with 20 women, who had partners employed in…
Mother blaming
In this article I will discuss the continuing discursive support for idealised motherhood, describe some ways mother blaming is practiced within therapeutic intervention and discuss the implications of this for social work practice. The article is based on a qualitative study of professionals who provide therapeutic intervention for sexually violent children and their families. The case examples discussed come from this study and describe the rol…
What is health anyway? Perceptions and experiences of health and health care from socio-economically disadvantaged rural residents
Health and well being is a human right but one which is experienced differently in different social circumstances. The divide between rich and poor in Australia is starkly apparent in health status statistics; the poorest Australians have the poorest health, and many live in rural Australia. However, little is known about financially deprived rural citizen's perceptions of their own health and their expectations of health care services. Explorato…
Enabling Emergency Department Staff to Support Domestic Violence Victims of Strangulation
The study reported here investigated what enables emergency department (ED) staff to support domestic violence victim-survivors of strangulation, which poses potentially life-threatening medical and psychosocial risks. Informed by Appreciative Inquiry, interviews were conducted with twelve staff from eight emergency departments in New South Wales, Australia. Doctors, nurses, and social workers with experience in supporting victim-survivors of dom…
Building Relationships with Aboriginal People
This article describes a cultural mapping tool developed specifically for working with Aboriginal people experiencing mental health problems. The tool has broad scope, drawing from ecological and systems approaches. It will assist social workers to understand cultural and family obligations and build relationships with Aboriginal service users. Students learning about cultural diversity have expressed concern about asking culturally-sensitive que…
Can Family-Focussed Interventions Improve Problematic Substance Use in Aboriginal Communities? A Role for Social Work
Problematic substance use is a significant concern for Aboriginal communities across Australia. Most approaches to intervention are individualised, locating the problem and the solution in the substance user. When problematic use is common within a family and community, individual treatment is likely to be ineffective. A literature review of family-focussed and culturally specific drug and alcohol interventions was conducted to inform the develop…
The role of context in establishing university clinics
Healthcare systems have a vested interest in employing work-ready graduates. The challenge for universities is to find ways to provide workplace learning that incorporates student education and high quality patient care. Inland areas of Australia, similar to other rural locations globally, experience additional challenges including a relatively high incidence of ill health, increasing demand for health services, chronic workforce shortages and ag…
Mother blaming
In this article I will discuss the continuing discursive support for idealised motherhood, describe some ways mother blaming is practiced within therapeutic intervention and discuss the implications of this for social work practice. The article is based on a qualitative study of professionals who provide therapeutic intervention for sexually violent children and their families. The case examples discussed come from this study and describe the rol…
What is health anyway? Perceptions and experiences of health and health care from socio-economically disadvantaged rural residents
Health and well being is a human right but one which is experienced differently in different social circumstances. The divide between rich and poor in Australia is starkly apparent in health status statistics; the poorest Australians have the poorest health, and many live in rural Australia. However, little is known about financially deprived rural citizen's perceptions of their own health and their expectations of health care services. Explorato…
The role of context in establishing university clinics
Healthcare systems have a vested interest in employing work-ready graduates. The challenge for universities is to find ways to provide workplace learning that incorporates student education and high quality patient care. Inland areas of Australia, similar to other rural locations globally, experience additional challenges including a relatively high incidence of ill health, increasing demand for health services, chronic workforce shortages and ag…
Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal Women in New South Wales Non Government Organisation (NGO) Drug and Alcohol Treatment and the Implications for Social Work
Limited access to care is frequently identified as a reason for poor health in Indigenous communities. This study aimed to identify the proportion of Aboriginal women accessing mainstream non government organisation (NGO) drug treatment in New South Wales (NSW) compared to non Indigenous women. Statistical analysis of two NGO subsets of the Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Dataset (AODTS–NMDS) for years 2005 t…
Can Family-Focussed Interventions Improve Problematic Substance Use in Aboriginal Communities? A Role for Social Work
Problematic substance use is a significant concern for Aboriginal communities across Australia. Most approaches to intervention are individualised, locating the problem and the solution in the substance user. When problematic use is common within a family and community, individual treatment is likely to be ineffective. A literature review of family-focussed and culturally specific drug and alcohol interventions was conducted to inform the develop…
Mining's relocation culture
Purpose Good social relationships and connections to place are key aspects of work‐life balance that are rarely considered by employers because of a focus on the work part of the dichotomy. In response to this omission, this paper aims to investigate women's experiences of frequent relocations due to their partner's employment in the mining industry. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with 20 women, who had partners employed in…
Building Relationships with Aboriginal People
This article describes a cultural mapping tool developed specifically for working with Aboriginal people experiencing mental health problems. The tool has broad scope, drawing from ecological and systems approaches. It will assist social workers to understand cultural and family obligations and build relationships with Aboriginal service users. Students learning about cultural diversity have expressed concern about asking culturally-sensitive que…
Feasibility and pilot efficacy of cognitive remediation for people in residential substance use treatment
A Narrative Inquiry into the Practices of Healthcare Workers’ Wellness Program
The 2019-2020 Australian bushfires followed by the COVID-19 pandemic brought the significant mental health implications of working in healthcare to the fore. The importance of appropriate support services to ensure the resilience and recovery of healthcare workers has been highlighted. In response to healthcare staff experiences during the bushfires, the SEED Wellness Program was created in 2020 in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District i…
A comparison of rural Australian First Nations and Non-First Nations survey responses to Covid-19 risks and impacts
Health risk communication in pandemic response should include an equitable focus on rural areas, recognising that First Nations Australians are a significant proportion of the rural population with different risk factors and concerns than those of non-First Nations Australians. This principle of First Nations-led design is critical to all health policy and planning. The Australian Government should include rural areas in planning pandemic respons…
Experiences of Young People and Their Carers with a Rural Mobile Mental Health Support Service
Mental health difficulties during teenage years are common. They are also a risk factor for later mental and physical health problems. Rural young people are at a greater risk for mental health difficulties and have less access to services than their urban counterparts. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of young people and their carers with mental health support provided by a rural mobile service, and to identify access ena…
Are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) the root cause of the Aboriginal health gap in Australia
Indigenous Australians face a two-fold likelihood of experiencing multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse compared with the general Australian population.The higher rate of ACEs among Indigenous Australians has consequentially led to the early diagnosis of chronic illnesses (eg, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke), mental health issues (eg, anxiety, depression, suicide…
Enabling Emergency Department Staff to Support Domestic Violence Victims of Strangulation
The study reported here investigated what enables emergency department (ED) staff to support domestic violence victim-survivors of strangulation, which poses potentially life-threatening medical and psychosocial risks. Informed by Appreciative Inquiry, interviews were conducted with twelve staff from eight emergency departments in New South Wales, Australia. Doctors, nurses, and social workers with experience in supporting victim-survivors of dom…
Can lay health workers contribute to the prevention and management of adverse childhood experiences in low- and middle-income countries
Community-based mental health initiatives led by lay health workers (LHWs) across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have demonstrated some success in improving mental health outcomes for the general population. However, evidence is lacking on their effect on improving childhood mental health. There is potential to utilize this workforce to address the underlying causes of mental health burdens rooted in child maltreatment and familial dysf…
Relationship of parental caregiving and child labour with developmental problems and mental health in children in low-to-middle-income countries using the socioecological resilience model
To address the complex interplay between extreme poverty and adverse child health outcomes across low SDI countries, a multifaceted approach aimed at alleviating poverty, improving access to education, strengthening social protection systems, and promoting effective caregiving practices are required
Identifying and addressing service barriers for children and young people who displayed harmful sexual behaviour
Purpose Services for children and young people who displayed harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) and their families have remained insufficient and siloed in Australia despite growing recognition of this problem. While some research explores service providers’ perspectives on the barriers and gaps preventing young people and families from accessing and engaging with support services, there is poor understanding of service users’ perspectives. This stud…
More Than Activity
Purpose This study examines differences between major city and regional and remote participants in engagement in a digital alcohol support intervention (Daybreak), risky drinking, and psychological distress and tests the mediating role of psychological distress. Methods This was a longitudinal, observational cohort study of Daybreak participants between January 2019 and December 2024 ( N = 12,824). Outcomes were risky drinking and psychological d…
A mixed methods snapshot of the Man Walk program
The Man Walk is a national, community-led initiative promoting men’s mental health, physical activity, and social connection through group walks. Since its establishment in 2018, no evidence has described participant characteristics, engagement, or health outcomes. This study aimed to describe participants’ characteristics, health status, factors associated with health and wellbeing outcomes, and perceived benefits of program. A mixed methods des…
Medicine (12 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Business (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Public health (5 works)