The Mindfields Team at the University of Queensland is committed to delivering a strong program, based on research, empowering young people to make positive changes in their lives.
| Associate Professor Annemaree Caroll BSc (Hons I), BEd, MEd, PhD |
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Dr Annemaree Carroll is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at The University of Queensland and is a registered psychologist and teacher. Over the past 14 years, her research activities have focused on the self-regulatory processes of adolescent behaviour and child and adolescent behaviour disorders especially relating to delinquency and substance use. She has been particularly concerned with developing innovative multimedia methods and strategies for enhancing the engagement and motivation of at-risk youths to bring about positive change in their lives. Dr Carroll has published widely in the field and has been the successful recipient of numerous grants, awards and research tenders. She conceptualised and coordinated the development of the Mindfields Model and Intervention. |
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Mrs Julie Bower DipT BVET PhD (current) |
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Julie Bower is the chief trainer for Mindfields. She has worked as a Senior Research Assistant for the past 10 years across 8 projects and 2 universities. Julie has worked with Dr Carroll on several projects in the research area of adolescent behaviour, primarily investigating the goal-setting and self-regulatory behaviour of at risk youth in Australia. Julie is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Queensland in the area of self-regulation, risk and resilience in young offenders. Julie is also a registered teacher and holds a degree in Vocational Education and Training. Julie has, over the last six years, managed the development of the original Mindfields Screening Tool and the current Mindfields Model and Intervention. Julie has contributed at all phases of its development, as a manager, and as a hands on member of the research team. |
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Dr Francene Hemingway BA(Hons) MAPS MCCLIN DClinPsych |
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Dr Francene Hemingway is a clinical psychologist having completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology at The University of Queensland in 2007. She has worked with Dr Annemaree Carroll and Julie Bower as a Research Assistant over the past three years, on a number of research grants. She has research experience in working with children and adolescents with behaviour problems. She also has clinical experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health settings relating to the treatment of a range of emotional and behavioural problems. Francene is also a trainer of facilitators for Mindfields and has been an integral part of the team. She has contributed to the data collection phase, content development, research, trialling of the program and multimedia development, particularly in the area of accurate data collection methods. |
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Karl Gustafson BA(Hons) |
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Karl Gustafson completed his honours year in psychology in 2003 at The University of Queensland. He has worked as a classroom psychologist with young people with behavioural difficulties in Sweden. Additionally, he has clinical experience in working with youth and young adults with mental health issues. Karl has been involved in the development of the multimedia component, content development, and trialling of the program. |
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Professor Adrian Ashman BA, MEd, PhD, MA , FAPA, FIASSID Professor |
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Professor Ashman completed his Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in Applied Psychology. He continued his studies at the University of Alberta, Canada and was granted a Master of Education (Counselling) and a PhD in the area of cognitive educational psychology. He has published widely in the area of cognitive psychology, special education and disability and has authored or edited over a dozen volumes in these areas. He is past national President of the Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability, and past President of the International Association on Cognitive Education. Professor Ashman has acted as a consultant in best practice in the area of cognitive educational psychology and his expertise has been invaluable. |
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Grant Sarra Grant Sarra Consultancy Services |
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Grant Sarra has a twenty-seven year background and experience working in areas that deal exclusively with Indigenous community aspirations, problems and issues relevant to public and private sector organisations and projects throughout Australia. Grant is an experienced (but not expert) Indigenous executive, change agent, trainer, workshop facilitator, project manager and report writer. He was nominated for the National Human Rights Medal in November 2000 in recognition for the development and delivery of Strategic Indigenous Awareness Program: To understand the present, we must understand the past and for his services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Grant is a prolific writer and speaker on Indigenous issues with an excellent track record for producing tangible results in the process of driving large scale cultural change and building organisational effectiveness, efficiency and capacity to deliver culturally appropriate, community sensitive and business-minded outcomes for Indigenous people and communities, and public and private sector organisations throughout Australia. Grant is passionate about change, dignity and integrity - changing the way we think, feel and behave toward each other to become good human beings and having the dignity and the integrity to know what it means to become a good human being. |
UniQuest Pty Limited is one of Australia's most highly regarded university technology transfer organisations. All contractual arrangements, intellectual property and financial matters for Mindfields are managed by UniQuest.
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Group Manager, Social Sciences UniQuest Pty Limited AFSL 276333
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3365 6015
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| Natalie Goodbun | |
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Research Manager and Commercialisation Associate
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3365 6744 |
Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of others who have contributed to the development of Mindfields:
- Partners in the Creating Safer Communities Linkage Grant, 2003-2005:
- Department of Communities
- Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
- Queensland Transport
- Education Queensland
- Eva Fritz, BA, PGDipEdStud, MPsychEd
- Amanda Nicholson, BA
- Serene Fernando, BAppHSc(IPHC), BAppHSc(IPHC) (Hons)
- Mr Norm Clarke (Indigenous Liaison Person, QFRS)
In addition, many people gave freely of their time, ideas and input in the conceptualising of the work in Mindfields. We would like to acknowledge the following people.
- Department of Communities Staff, Queensland Health Staff, and Education Queensland Staff from the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
- Department of Communities Staff from Youth Justice Area Offices (Logan, Caboolture and Townsville)
- Education Queensland School Principals, Staff and Students
- Indigenous Community Elders and workers of Cherbourg
- Noritta Morseu-Diop
- Magistrate Tony Pascoe
- Queensland Transport Staff
- Chris Sarra
- Grant Sarra
- Staff from 98.9FM Radio Station
- Mike Williams, University of Queensland Indigenous Support Unit
- Yelangi Preschool Staff
- Youth Leadership Group, Murgon
- The young people from the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre and high school students who freely participated in Phase 1 interviews and data collection and professionals, colleagues and parents who participated in Phase 2 focus groups and gave their open and honest ideas and opinions which have contributed to this program.
A key element of the Mindfields Intervention includes the incorporation of video footage of people from various walks of life, be they high profile recording musicians, football stars, and Indigenous leaders, to people who have shared their experiences of overcoming some very adverse problems.
The following people are acknowledged for their outstanding contribution in helping model appropriate social behaviours and in providing encouragement and guidance for the young people undertaking the Mindfields Intervention:
- Aleem Ali, CEO SpeakOut Ltd
- Michael Atkins, Ex-Australian Rugby Player
- Tiga Bayles, General Manager 98.9FM
- Wayne Bennett, NRL Coach, Brisbane Broncos
- Norm Clarke, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
- Michael Ether, Fireworks Gallery Owner
- Nick Grace, Rap Artist
- Chris (Buddha) Handy, Ex-Australian Rugby Player and Television Personality
- Israel, Rap Artist
- Eddie Jacobson, Singer, Butterfingers
- Fred Leonie, Youth Officer, Brisbane Youth Service
- Luke Lynam, Local Artist
- Marduk, Youth Officer, Brisbane Youth Service
- Archie Moore, Text-Based Artist
- Dougie Patrick, Rap Artist
- Sarah Patrick, Rap Artist, Mis
- David Poulson, Local Artist
- Joe Simpson, Mountaineer (Interview with Andrew Denton, Courtesy of Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, ABC TV).
- Deane Thorne, Surmounter of Adversities
- Darryl White, AFL Player, Brisbane Lions
- Paul Williams, Programs Co-ordinator, East Coast Apprenticeships
The Mindfields Interactive Screening Tool was developed by a team of multimedia production artists from Simple X, all of whom have had invaluable input and direction in helping produce the best design possible. Simple X, a Brisbane based multimedia collective, created the seven original multimedia CDs used within the Mindfields program.
The team consisted of Michael Henderson (co-ordination and programming), Steven Rhodes (graphic art) and Paul Henderson (original music). They found the creative process rewarding and were pleased to be involved in such a worthwhile project.
The compilation and dissemination of all video footage was produced by browndog productions, which is a digital video production house from Brisbane, operating since 1996. Justin Brown, the browndog principal, is an award winning film-maker, as well as a musician and former Commerce Law Graduate. Shelley McLennan was a highly motivated addition to this team contributing a keen eye for detail and innovative and creative ideas. Shelley has worked internationally on a variety of high profile productions and was co-producer/director on this series of video footage with Justin.
Both Justin and Shelley loved the challenge of finding and filming 20 interesting and inspiring role-models for the project and getting them to bare their souls for the benefit of kids they would never even know.
If you have ideas about how you could use Mindfields more effectively in your own context, we would love the opportunity to discuss a collaborative research partnership with you.
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| mindfields@uq.edu.au | |
| Telephone | (07) 3365 6744 |
| Fax | (07) 3365 7489 |
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Social Sciences (Building 24) The University of Queensland St Lucia 4072 |