Miriam Muduwa

Phone: 51227942
Email: mmuduwa@federation.edu.au
Room: 901-124
Position: Lecturer
Discipline: Nursing

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9659-3781

Qualifications

  • MN (MH)
  • BN honours
  • Diploma of counselling
  • Registered General Nurse (emergency)
  • Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary)
  • Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence
  • Emergency management of drug and alcohol presentations (cert)
  • African Family Services (Director)

Biography

I am a dedicated nursing professional with 29 years of experience in emergency nursing both internationally and within Australia. In addition, I have 8 years of experience in aged care.  Practiced Counselling with various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) 2015- 2018.  Since 2018, I have been a nursing lecturer, sharing my expertise with the next generation of healthcare professionals. Currently, I continue to practice in acute mental health settings, while also actively engaging in initiatives to raise awareness of family violence and mental health issues within communities. My volunteer work with NGOs further reflects my commitment to social causes and community well-being.

Teaching interests and focus

  • Acute care nursing
  • Mental health nursing
  • The health and cultural diversity of First Nations Peoples.

Research focus

  • Dementia
  • Mental Health
  • Family violence
  • Public Health issues