Michelle Jones

Dr. Michelle Jones is an experienced and innovative social work researcher, educator and practitioner who is committed to social justice, decolonising social work and research knowledge translation. She is student-centred and dedicated to developing work-ready graduates reflecting her career traversing both industry and the academy. Before returning to the academy in 2017, Michelle worked as a research evaluator for SA Health and Correctional Services evaluating their public health, childhood obesity prevention and offender programs, respectively. She also worked as a social worker in women’s health for Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service and Pregnancy Advisory Centre.