Our Team

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMMA GEORGE

Director, Centre for Male Health

Emma George is the Director of the Centre for Male Health and an Associate Professor in Health and Physical Education at Western Sydney University. Emma's research aims to promote lifelong physical activity, reduce chronic disease risk, and improve physical and mental health outcomes. She works closely with health, sport, and industry partners to develop impactful, evidence-based community health initiatives and has a strong interest in improving the health and wellbeing of men and boys.

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DR NEIL HALL

Researcher, Centre for Male Health

Neil Hall is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Western Sydney University, specialising in group work. He worked as a social work practitioner in street work, adolescent health, drug and alcohol, sport development, and as a sessional group work specialist in prisons and juvenile justice centres.

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NICHOLAS WEST

Project Officer, Centre for Male Health

Nicholas is a Project Officer with the Centre for Male Health and a current Master’s student at Western Sydney University. Nicholas graduated from Western Sydney University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education). Nicholas has over 5 years’ experience in the youth and community sports coaching sector, with a focus on performance, engagement and health promotion.

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JONATHAN ROBINSON-LEES

Project Officer, Centre for Male Health

Jonathan is a Project Officer with the Centre for Male Health and Lecturer in Sport Development. Jonathan has over 11 years experience in the sports industry, with a focus on community impact, philanthropy and sponsorship. Jonathan graduated from Deakin University with a MBus (Sports Management) and BBus  (Sports Management), as well as completing an Executive Certificate in Sports Philanthropy through George Washington University.

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PROFESSOR JOHN MACDONALD

John is an Emeritus Professor and Foundation Chair in Primary Health Care at the Western Sydney University. Professor John Macdonald was born in Scotland. John has 10 years experience in Zambia in Primary Health Care and education. He has also been a Visiting Professor of Community and Public Health, Birzeit University, Palestine, since 1994.

DR ANTHONY BROWN

Anthony is an adjunct fellow at the Centre for Male Health. He has particular research interests in the positive contributions that men and boys make to their communities (especially through volunteering); and in the needs, concerns and contributions of older men.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

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MEDIA ENQUIRIES

Ali Sardyga

Senior Media Officer, Western Sydney University

0429 936 347