About
Dr Bridie Kean is a Lecturer in Public Health and the Program Lead of the Master of Health Promotion (MHP) and Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion at UniSC. Bridie teaches foundational public health and research courses within the MHP. As an early career researcher with a lived experience of a physical disability, Bridie’s research how to create equitable opportunity to and through sport and physical activity for people with a disability.
Bridie’s research is underpinned by a belief that when there is equitable opportunities, inclusive sport and para-sport can greatly impact the health and well-being of people with a physical disability. Bridie works closely with industry to conduct research to inform equitable opportunities for para-athletes and has conducted research projects with Paralympics Australia, Queensland Academy of Sport, Basketball Australia and UniSport.
Bridie’s passion for equitable opportunities in sport extends to grassroots and inclusive sporting opportunities. Bridie was involved in the bid process for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is focused on the legacy vision of ensuring all Queenslanders with a disability have better access to sport and physical activity as a result of hosting the 2032 Games. Bridie’s research and practice is underpinned by a public health perspective, that in order to achieve this vision we must consider the role of the environment in order to create equitable opportunities for people with a disability to access sport and physical activity.
Teaching and Learning
· Member of School of Health Learning and Teaching Committee, UniSC
· Program Lead of Master of Health Promotion and Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
Courses
· Public Health Foundations
· Public Health Research and Evidence