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Hugh is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Queensland University of Technology, with extensive experience in teacher education, curriculum development, assessment moderation and school leadership. An ACHPER Fellow, he serves on state and national committees advancing health and physical education.
Hugh grew up in an active family with three older brothers and neighbours always up for a game of backyard cricket, footy or other interests that often involved being outside until the streetlights came on. He participated in a wide range of physical activities during his formative years and enjoys time spent with his wife Andreena (a HPE teacher) and daughter Evelyn who are both very active. He currently plays touch and has recently taken up hockey prompted by his daughter’s developing interest in the sport. Coupled with a strong background in health education, Hugh values the importance of promoting active and healthy lifestyles.
Hugh is currently a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Queensland University of Technology. He teaches undergraduate pre-service teachers and supervises postgraduate research students. Before employment in the tertiary education sector, Hugh worked as a secondary teacher of Health Education, Physical Education, HPE and Science with school leadership roles. He has experience in assessment moderation serving as a state and district panel member in Queensland for 18 years and as a curriculum consultant for schools and the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Hugh is an ACHPER Fellow and current serving member of the ACHPER Queensland Board and the ACHPER Australia Health Promoting Schools Committee.
Hugh is an experienced secondary and tertiary educator, registered with Queensland College of Teachers. He has school, community club, university and state authority experience associated with the following:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) including health literacy measurement and narrative health education (digital storytelling) awarded by Queensland University of Technology 2017.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies – Education) with first class honours awarded by The University of Queensland 2000.
Dr lisahunter, from Monash University, brings four decades of ACHPER involvement spanning teaching, leadership and research. Their work champions equity, diversity and ecosocial justice in HPE, strengthening research partnerships, First Peoples-led initiatives, and collaboration across education and community sectors.
Dr Joe Scott is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at University of the Sunshine Coast. His research focuses on designing and implementing innovative school and community strategies that empower young people to lead healthy, active lifestyles and reduce chronic disease risk.
As Chair of the Health Promoting Schools Committee, Melisa leads ACHPER’s engagement in health education. Drawing on her research, she understands educators’ challenges and aims to develop practical strategies that support effective health-promoting practices without increasing teacher workload
As CEO of Foodcore, Megan drives initiatives that leverage the power of nutrition to improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, and create healthier food environments. She is committed to increasing access to nutritious food and building the skills and confidence to prepare it for group both big and small, as well as families.
Sally’s day to day is to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in Australia, working in the pillars of education, advocacy and research.
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