Distinguished Professor Colette Browning

Professor Browning is a Distinguished Professor at Federation University and is a global expert in the fields of healthy ageing, chronic disease management and consumer involvement in health decision making.

She holds a BSc (Hons), MSc from Monash University and a PhD from La Trobe University in psychology and public health. In recognition of her distinguished contributions to the academy, she has been awarded Fellowships in the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Health Psychology. She has also held Honorary Professorships at the Australian National University and Peking University.

Professor Browning has held a succession of leadership positions within the academy and the Australian and international health systems. In Australia, she has held senior professorships and Director positions at Monash University, Federation and La Trobe and as Research Director of the former Royal District Nursing Service which operates in Australia and internationally. Further, she has been a senior appointee to several Commonwealth Ministerial Advisory Committees.

Professor Browning has authored over 280 research articles, books and book chapters. She has also served as a reviewer and editor for many leading journals and currently serves as a Specialty Chief Editor.

Appointment details

• Current term concludes:  2028
• Year first appointed: 2025 (Council appointment)