Global Utilities

Faculty of Health Sciences, Bendigo

School of Public Health

Department Health & Environment

 

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Glenda Verrinder

RN
Midwife
Grad Dip Pub & Com Health (La Trobe)
MHlth Sc (La Trobe)
Grad Cert Uni Teach (La Trobe)

Senior Lecturer in Public Health
Room 1.12
Health Sciences Building

Ph: 5444 7585
Fx: 5444 7977
Email: g.verrinder@latrobe.edu.au

 

Excellence in Teaching Awards 2004

Kippen, S., Verrinder, G.K ., Ward, B. La Trobe University John Edwards Prize for Demonstration of Best Practice in an On-Line Learning Environment

Kippen, S., Verrinder, G.K ., Ward, B. Faculty for Regional Development Teaching award for On-Line learning

Teaching Responsibilities:
  • Perspectives of Health and Wellbeing (Unit co-ordinator)
  • Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation
  • Human Ecology and Health
  • Public Health Principles
  • Environmental Health
  • Rural Health

 

Research Interests
  • Ecological Sustainability and Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Public and environmental health in rural areas
  • Qualitative methods
Current Research

Ecological Sustainability & Health. Setting the bottom line for Public Health.

Recent Publications

Verrinder G. K. (in press) Health and Quality of Life Chapter 12 in Fitzpatrick A. Ed. Understanding Environmental Policy and Social Welfare Oxford University Press

Talbot, L., Verrinder, G.K. (2009) Promoting Health. The Primary Health Care Approach 4th edition Sydney: Elsevier.

Dickson-Swift, V., James, E., Kippen, S., Talbot, L., Verrinder, G Ward, B., (2009) A non-residential alternative to off campus writers' retreats for academics Journal of Further and Higher Education

Bellinger, M., Talbot, L., Verrinder, G (2009) Not just a place to do woodwork
Journal of Men’s Health Vol 6, No 1 pp. 20-27

Ward B, Verrinder G. (2008) Young people and alcohol misuse: how can nurses use Ottowa Charter for Health promotion? The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (AJAN) Volume 25, Issue 4, pp.114-119

Talbot, L., Verrinder, G. (2008) Turn a Stack of papers into a literature review: A useful tool for beginners. Focus on Education for Health Professionals Vol 10 No 1 pp.51-58

Jordan, H., Dunt, D., Dunn, L., and Verrinder, G (2008) Evaluating the Actions towards Environmental Health using DPSEEA and Program Logic. Environmental Health Vol.8, No.1, pp.11-25

Jackson, P., Robertson, D., Verrinder, G. (2008) Reflections on Experiential Learning in the Bachelor of Public Health Environmental Health Vol.7, No 4, pp.56-64

Verrinder, G. (2007) Engaging the health sector in ecosystem viability and human health: what are the barriers to, and enablers of, change? In Ecology and Health: People and Places in a Changing World. (Ed P.Horwitz). Organising Committee for the Asia Pacific EcoHealth Conference 2007 Melbourne, Australia

Verrinder GK. (2007) Knowledge Production in Public Health about the Physical Environment and Health: An Analysis of Four Australian Journals. Environmental Health Vol.7 No. 2 pp.40-48

Jordan, H., Dunn, L., Verrinder, G.K. (2007) Education and Training in Environmental Health Services Evaluation. Environmental Health Vol.7 No. 2 pp.62-68.

Talbot, L., James, E., Verrinder, G.K., Jackson, P. (2007) Curriculum Development, accreditation and Quality Assurance in University Environmental Health Education. Environmental Health Vol.7 No. 1 pp.35-46.

Verrinder GK., Keleher HM (2005) Domestic Drinking Water in Rural Areas: Are Water Tanks on Farms a Health Hazard? Australian Institute Environmental Health Annual Report .pp.67-70.

Brown, V.A., Grootjans, J., Ritchie, J., Townsend, M., Verrinder, G.K. (2005) eds.Sustainability and Health. Supporting Global Ecological Integrity in Public Health. London: Earthscan.

Talbot, L., Verrinder, G.K. (2005) Promoting Health. The Primary Health Care Approach 3rd editiion Sydney: Elsevier.

Verrinder, G.K. (2005) Acting. Practitioners as actors for sustainability and health. In Sustainability and Health. Supporting Global Ecological Integrity in Public Health. Eds, V.A. Brown, J. Grootjans, J. Ritchie, M.Townsend, G. K. Verrinder. London: Earthscan.

Verrinder, G.K., (2005) Innovating. Practitioners as innovators for sustainability and health. In Sustainability and Health. Supporting Global Ecological Integrity in Public Health. Eds, V.A. Brown, J. Grootjans, J. Ritchie, M.Townsend, G. Verrinder. London: Earthscan

Kippen, S. Verrinder, G. & Ward, B. (2004) Reflecting on Online Teaching and Learning. Academic Exchange Quarterly. Vol 8(4). http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/cho2668z4.htm

Verrinder, G.K., Nicholson, R. & Pickett, R. (2003) Acting for Sustainability and Health. Environmental Health Vol 3 No 2.

Verrinder, G.K., Nicholson, R., Pickett, R. (2003) Acting for Sustainability and Health. Environmental Health. Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 67-76.

Keleher HM., Verrinder GK (2003) Health Diaries: Issues, Challenges and Rewards. Qualitative Health Research. Vol. 13, No. 3, March. pp. 435-443.

Groojtans, J., Brown,V., Ritchie, J., Verrinder, G.K (2002) Sustainable Development: A Cornerstone of Public Health. Promoting Ecological Sustainable Development and Health in Public Health Education in Australia. Environmental Health. Vol.2., No.2. pp.71-76.

Verrinder GK., Keleher HM (2001) Domestic Drinking Water in Rural Areas: Are Water Tanks on Farms a Health Hazard? Environmental Health. Vol.1, No. 3. pp.53-8.

Verrinder GK (2001) Health Promotion in Planning for a Safe City. Health Promotion Journal of Australia Vol. 12, No. 3. 2001 pp.248-9.

Verrinder GK (1999) The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion as a Framework to Design an Interview Schedule. Australian Journal of Primary Health Care – Interchange, Vol.5, No.4, 1999, pp.66-73.

Talbot LA, Verrinder A, Verrinder GK, Wilson H, Graves K (1997) Collaborative Partnerships in Community-based Health Promotion Research Projects National Rural Public Health Forum Papers p.349, October, Adelaide.

Book reviews

Verrinder, G.K. Australian and New Zealand Journal Public Health, December 2005. Keen, M., Brown, V.A., Dyball B. eds. Social Learning in Environmental Management: Towards a Sustainable Future. Earthscan, London UK, 2005.

Reports

Verrinder, G.K., Patten, E. (2004) ACT Health Promotion Research and Evaluation Centre Scoping Report. May.

Verrinder, GK Health and Community Well-being, in Rural and Regional Victoria – a challenge for the State Government. Eds. D. Ensor, M. Rogers, R.Ryan (2000). Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities, La Trobe University, Bendigo

Verrinder GK., Holmberg B., Chandler N (1999) Safer Cities and Shires: A Way Forward for Bendigo, City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Community Health Services Inc., Centre of Research for the Advancement of Rural Health, La Trobe University, Bendigo.

Verrinder GK, Humphreys J., Keleher H, (1999) The Role of Families in Promoting Rural Health: A Case Study of Contrasting Rural Communities. Conference Proceedings, Leaping the Boundary Fence, Using Evidence and Collaboration to Build Healthier Rural Communities, 5th National Rural Health Conference, 14-17 March 1999, Adelaide South Australia.

Humphreys JS., Keleher H., Verrinder GK (1999). Promoting Families as the Cornerstone of Healthy Rural Communities. School of Health and Human Sciences, La Trobe University Bendigo

Verrinder GK (1997) From Pinnaroo to Pooncarie: A Review of Public Health Issues in the Municipalities of Wentworth and Mildura. Centre for Research on Ageing and Health, La Trobe University, Bendigo

Verrinder GK (1996) If I Hadn't Come To Young Mums I'd Be Nowhere: Evaluation of the Young Pregnant and Parenting Program. Bendigo Community Health Services Inc., Centre for Research on Aging and Health.

Verrinder GK (1996) Your Community - Your Say: Health Needs Assessment. City of Greater Bendigo. Bendigo Community Health Services Inc., Centre for Research on Aging and Health.

 

Conference and Seminar Presentations

Talbot, L., Verrinder, G.K. (2007) Turn a Stack of papers into a literature review: A useful tool for beginners. Innovative Teaching Symposium, La Trobe University, October 29th

Verrinder, G. Knowledge production in Public Health about health and the environment: A content analysis of four journals in Australia, Postgraduate Research Seminar Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, 9th November 2007

Anderson, K., Verrinder, G. Conducting Focus Groups, Faculty Health Science (Bendigo) Research Seminar September 26th 2007

Verrinder, G. Knowledge production in Public Health about health and the environment: A content analysis of four journals in Australia, Faculty Health Science Seminar, 24th July 2007

Verrinder, G Knowledge production in Public Health about health and the environment: A content analysis of four journals International Symposium on Environmental Health, Climate Change and Sustainability November 20-22, 2006, QUT, Brisbane

Verrinder, G.K. Integrating the concept of sustainability into public health practice: A partnership, a process, and a practical tool. International Sustainability Conference. October, 13 -16, 2005, Basel, Switzerland.

Verrinder, G.K. A Marriage Made on Earth: Environmental Science and Public Health - Old Relationships, New Issues. Malmo University. September 29th, 2005.

Verrinder, G.K. Exploring Boundaries, Expanding Horizons – Ecological Health Promotion. Monday 25th July, 2005. VicHealth

Verrinder, G.K., Brown, V., Grootjans, J., Ritchie, J. Education for Structural Change in Public Health Teaching and Practice. 34th Annual PHAA Conference, 29th September - 2nd October, 2002, Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide

Verrinder, G.K., Ecological Sustainability and Health. Education for Change. School of Health and Environment Seminar Series, 4th September, 2002 La Trobe University, Bendigo

Verrinder, G.K., Keleher, H. Health Diaries in a Rural Australian Study. School of Health and Environment Seminar Series, 2001. La Trobe University Bendigo

Verrinder GK., Humphreys J.S., Keleher H. The Role of Families in Promoting Rural Health: A Case Study of Contrasting Rural Communities. Leaping the Boundary Fence, Using Evidence and Collaboration to Build Healthier Rural Communities, 5th National Rural Health Conference, 14-17 March 1999, Adelaide, South Australia

Goddard, J. Mills T., Verrinder, GK., Teach Yourself Evaluation. Collective Frameworks for Flexible Learning: a national symposium. Newcastle, Australia. 6-7 December 1999. Case Studies: 25 Newcastle University.

Verrinder GK . From Pinnaroo to Pooncarie: A Local Government Review of Public Health Issues. Public Health Association of Australia Inc. 30th. Annual Conference, September 1998, Hobart.

Verrinder GK . If I Hadn’t Come To young Mums I’d Be Nowhere: Evaluation of the Young Pregnant and Parenting Program. Bendigo Community Health Services Inc. Health Promotion Forum, July 1997, Bendigo

Verrinder GK. If I Hadn’t Come To Young Mums I’d Be Nowhere: Evaluation of the Young Pregnant and Parenting Program. Public Health Association of Australia Inc. 29th Annual Conference, October 1997, Melbourne.

Verrinder GK. Nurse Providers and Pap smear screening. Public Health Division and Health and Community Services Better Health Outcomes June 1995, La Trobe University, Bendigo.

Verrinder GK. Nurse Providers and Pap Smear Screening. Public Health Association of Australia Inc. 26th. Annual Conference, September 1994 Adelaide.

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