Associate Professor Narelle Eather is a leading researcher in physical education, physical activity and sport at the University of Newcastle. She is also a Senior Research Fellow in the Play Well Research Unit and with the Australian Sports Commission, where she contributes to national initiatives aimed at improving youth wellbeing through sport and movement. Her work focuses on scalable, evidence-based interventions across school, community, and sport settings, with a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness. A/Prof Eather is widely published and actively involved in policy translation, stakeholder engagement, and the development of innovative education programs.
