Miriam is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Child Protection at the University of South Australia. Her current research focus is developmental outcomes among children involved in the child protection system. Miriam's research has used linked data from Government departments for Child Protection, Health, Corrective Services and Education across several Australian States to examine the outcomes and trajectories of maltreated children, both in and out of out-of-home care. She is currently involved in programs of research looking at infants in out-of-home care, and the factors and supports related to positive educational trajectories among children who have entered care. She has researched and published across a number of areas... Read more
About me
Miriam is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Child Protection at the University of South Australia. Her current research focus is developmental outcomes among children involved in the child protection system. Miriam's research has used linked data from Government departments for Child Protection, Health, Corrective Services and Education across several Australian States to examine the outcomes and trajectories of maltreated children, both in and out of out-of-home care. She is currently involved in programs of research looking at infants in out-of-home care, and the factors and supports related to positive educational trajectories among children who have entered care. She has researched and published across a number of areas related to child protection, maternal mental health, stepfamilies, and education
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of Western Australia
Master of Science (Industrial and Organisational Psychology) University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts Psychology with First Class Honours Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Arts Psychology Edith Cowan University
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Open access
3
3
46
|
| 2024 |
Open access
6
6
4
|
| 2024 |
Open access
9
|
| 2024 |
Open access
|
| 2024 |
2
2
5
|
| 2023 |
Open access
7
8
10
|
| 2020 |
9
11
|
| 2016 |
13
11
|
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Edith Cowan University | AUSTRALIA |
| Murdoch University | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Technology Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Western Australia | AUSTRALIA |
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| 46- Families with multiple and complex needs: refocusing on early intervention | Current |
| Children with substantiated child maltreatment - What is the effect of removal to alternate (out-of-home) care during early childhood on early development and well-being. | Current |
