My research focuses on the protection and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. I use research co-design methods to collaborate with people, communities, and agencies to build family and community inclusive responses to human and health needs. My research fields are: child protection, out-of-home care, health equity and social inclusion. My research themes are: a) peer-parent and family advocacy in child protection, mental health and other health services. b) promoting the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of children, young people and families involved with child protection and out-of-home care services. c) health equity and evidence-based approaches to family support in child protection, mental and other health services. d) interprofessional health care to improve service access and equity with vulnerable populations. In 2016, I was appointed a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for my contribution to social work in child protection, higher education and research. In September 2018, I was appointed Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.