Doctor Neil Hall
DAP - Social Work and Community Welfare,
Social Work & Community Welfare
Senior Lecturer,
Social Work & Community Welfare
Biography
Neil Hall is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at WSU, 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. He has a long history as a lead academic with the WSU based Men's Health Information & Resource Centre. In 2010, he completed his PhD on sport, civic engagement and young males, and continues to research the social determinants of men's and boy's health and wellbeing (particularly through engagement in sport, art and music), and the situational approach to suicide prevention.
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Qualifications
- PhD University of Western Sydney
- MHlthSc University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury
- BSc University of Sydney
- BSocWk University of Sydney
Professional Memberships
- International Association of Social Work with Groups (2017 - 2022)
- NSW Institute of Group Leaders (2016 - 2022)
- Australian Men's Health Forum (2016)
- Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) (2003)
- Australasian Performing Rights Association (2011)
Interests
- Men and Boys Health
- Sport, Music, Art
Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Social Work & Community Welfare
- Social Work & Community Welfare
Contact
| Email: | N.Hall@westernsydney.edu.au |
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| Phone: | (02) 9685 9448 |
| Mobile: | 0417278645 |
| Location: | EJD.G.43 Parramatta |
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Teaching
Previous Teaching Areas
- 102396 Social Work Practice Methods 2, 2017
- 400509 Group Work in Social Work, 2014
Publications
Chapters in Books
- Hall, N. (2012), ''Sport's me life' : the role of sport in developing core, gender and civic identity in Australian young males', The Role of Sports in the Formation of Personal Identities: Studies in Community Loyalties, Edwin Mellen Press 9780773426665.
Journal Articles
- Nepal, B., Khadka, G., Jorm, A., Simkhada, J., Gauli, N. and Hall, N. (2022), '[In Press] Mental health first aid training with the Nepalese community in Australia : an evaluation of effects on knowledge, confidence, intentions, willingness to have contact and stigmatizing attitudes', Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, .
- Chhetry, D., Hall, N., Joseph, B., Krol, C., El-Khoury Antonios, E. and Guntuku, S. (2022), '[In Press] Learning about social work research through field placements as a stepping stone to a career in academia', Social Work Education, .
- Joseph, B. and Hall, N. (2022), '[In Press] Building young men : a dynamic group mentoring program at the intersection of group work, mentoring, adolescence, and sport', Social Work with Groups, .
- LaMontagne, A., Cox, L., Lockwood, C., Mackinnon, A., Hall, N., Brimelow, R., Le, L., Mihalopoulos, C. and King, T. (2022), 'Evaluation of a workplace suicide prevention program in the Australian manufacturing industry : protocol for a cluster-randomised trial of MATES in manufacturing', BMC Psychiatry, vol 22, no 1 .
- Hall, N. (2021), 'Groupwork on the edge : embracing the messiness of group facilitation with marginalised peoples', Groupwork, vol 29, no 2 , pp 119 - 124.
- Guntuku, S., Hall, N. and Smith, A. (2021), 'Situational approach to suicide prevention among Australian males : the role of unemployment', International Journal of Social Science Research, vol 9, no 1 , pp 93 - 101.
- Saldanha, K., Currin-McCulloch, J., Muskat, B., Simon, S., Bergart, A., Mesbur, E., Guy, D., Chilwalo, N., Seck, M., Tully, G., Lind, C., Lee, C., Hall, N. and Kelly, D. (2021), 'Turning boxes into supportive circles : enhancing online group work teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic', Social Work with Groups, vol 44, no 4 , pp 310 - 327.
- Guntuku, S., Sedin, V., Hall, N. and Joseph, B. (2021), 'Alternative approaches for health, mental wellbeing and suicide prevention for boys and young men', Men's Health Journal, vol 5, no 1 .
- Bergart, A., Currin-McCulloch, J., Lind, K., Chilwalo, N., Guy, D., Hall, N., Kelly, D., Lee, C., Mesbur, E., Muskat, B., Saldanha, K., Seck, M., Simon, S. and Tully, G. (2021), '[In Press] We need mutual aid too : group work instructors helping each other navigate online teaching', Social Work with Groups, .
- Lane, S., Hall, N., Keir, L. and Lawrence, C. (2020), 'Empowering elite athlete education in Australian professional sports', International Journal of Sport and Society, vol 11, no 4 , pp 1 - 16.
- Guntuku, S., Hall, N. and Poole, G. (2020), 'Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on men's mental health services in Australia', Men's Health Journal, vol 4, no 1 .
- Hall, N. and Houlbrook, M. (2019), 'Idiosyncratic social determinants of wellbeing for middle-aged men who play over-35s soccer', International Journal of Sport and Society, vol 11, no 1 , pp 43 - 58.
- Fox, M., Hall, N. and Short, M. (2018), '"To boldly go..." : charting rough territory in field education', Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education, vol 20, no 1 , pp 14 - 16.
- Hall, N. (2018), 'The impact of remote social work field placements on academic performance', Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education, vol 20, no 1 , pp 185 - 202.
- Hall, N. (2015), 'Delineating the learning process in generating a research culture among undergraduate social work students : a case study of student participation in an academic conference', Social Work Education, vol 34, no 7 , pp 829 - 845.
- Darcy, M., Blunden, H. and Hall, N. (2011), 'Unintended Consequences: the impact of delivery systems on homelessness', Parity, vol 24, no 9 , pp 45 - 45.
- Hall, N. (2011), '"Give it everything you've got" : resilience for young males through sport', International Journal of Men's Health, vol 10, no 1 , pp 65 - 81.
- Hall, N. (2007), 'Finding touch: Young males, sport and civic engagement in Australia', Scottish Youth Issues Journal, vol 9 , pp 23 - 40.
- Hall, N. (2004), ''Safety in Numbers'. Young people's perspectives on community safety in a suburban context', Scottish Youth Issues Journal, vol 0, no 8 , pp 71 - 86.
Conference Papers
- Hall, N. (2012), 'Disengaged young males and the role of sport in addressing marginalisation', Australian Sociological Association. Conference, St Lucia, Qld..
- Hall, N. (2008), 'Young Australians using local sport for local transformation', Local sport in Europe. 4th EASS Conference, Munster, Germany.
- Hall, N. (2007), ''Play hard, play fair'. Using sport to engage young males in social action', National Youth Affairs Conference, Melbourne.
Other Publications
- 2022, 'Wesley Mission Financial Literacy Training-Program Operated for The Office of Responsible Gambling', Report
- 2022, 'Men's Lived Experience of Mental Health during COVID-19: Research Report to Australian Men's Health Forum', Report
- 2021, 'Reflections on 'Chinta': Report on Nepalese Community Consultation on Mental Health Literacy', Report
- 2020, 'Culturally Responsive Framework to Address Gambling Related Harm', Report
- 2020, 'Suicide Prevention: Collaborating with Older People in Independent Living Units', Report
- 2020, 'In Our Words: Stories from The Shed Mount Druitt', Report
- 2019, 'Young Men's Health Scoping Study Report 2019', Report
- 2019, 'Sounding Out: Music for Health and Wellbeing', Report
- 2017, 'Things I Wished I'd Said', Recorded Work
- 2016, 'The Online Street Art Walk: Using Digital Technology to Support Community Engagement with Young Street Artists: A Report on the Katoomba Street Art Walk', Report
- 2015, 'The Voices They Send', Recorded Work
- 2014, 'Second Time Around the Block', Recorded Work
- 2014, 'Unintended Consequences: The Impact of Delivery Systems on Homelessness in the Nepean/Blacktown Region: Final Report', Report
- 2001, 'Safety in Numbers: The Final Report of the St Clair Erskine Park Youth and Community Safety (SCEPtiCS) Project', Report
- 2000, 'So Close, So Far Away: Research Report of the Wollondilly Youth Needs Analysis', Report
Research interests are in the area of men and boys studies, particularly how men and boys engage with their communities.
Social determinants of health, research into wellbeing and social dimensions of sport, art and music.
Suicide prevention
This information has been contributed by Doctor Hall.
Current Projects
| Title: | Male Health Initiative - 4-H8QEABP |
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| Western Researchers: | Emma George and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2022-07-01 - 2023-06-30 |
| ID: | P00028060 |
Previous Projects
| Title: | Male Health Initiative-4-GE41PM1 |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall and Emma George |
| Years: | 2021-10-01 - 2022-06-30 |
| ID: | P00027605 |
| Title: | Youth Community Safety Project |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2000-06-01 - 2001-06-30 |
| ID: | P0012300 |
| Title: | Elite Athlete Wellbeing |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2019-08-05 - 2019-12-07 |
| ID: | P00026137 |
| Title: | HOPEPLUS co-funded HDR Scholarship, Woodville Alliance - Challenging Youth Unemployment and Disengagement |
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| Western Researchers: | Sonia Tascon, Jim Ife and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2016-06-01 - 2020-05-31 |
| ID: | P00023556 |
| Title: | Improving the volunteer experience in the New South Wales State Emergency Service |
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| Western Researchers: | Freya Macmillan and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2016-07-28 - 2017-07-27 |
| ID: | P00023604 |
| Title: | Crossing the line: balancing risk and protective factors to support NRL player wellbeing on and off the field |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2018-02-01 - 2021-01-31 |
| ID: | P00024796 |
| Title: | Community attitudes to Graffiti & Street Art- Marrickville Council |
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| Western Researchers: | Cameron Mcauliffe and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2015-12-18 - 2017-08-07 |
| ID: | P00024452 |
| Title: | Community attitudes to Graffiti & Street Art- Blacktown Council |
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| Western Researchers: | Cameron Mcauliffe and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2016-01-06 - 2020-06-30 |
| ID: | P00024460 |
| Title: | Youth Tobacco Uptake/Cessation Pilot Research Project |
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| Western Researchers: | Natalie Bolzan and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2006-01-10 - 2007-01-31 |
| ID: | P0014932 |
| Title: | The role of sporting organisations in supporting young males' transition to adulthood |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2017-04-01 - 2019-12-31 |
| ID: | P00024033 |
| Title: | Men's Lived Experience of Suicide |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2021-01-22 - 2021-02-26 |
| ID: | P00026963 |
| Title: | Mates in Manufacturing Suicide Prevention Program Effectiveness Evaluation |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2021-02-08 - 2022-08-26 |
| ID: | P00026965 |
| Title: | Service delivery systems and the unintentional causation and perpetuation of homelessness in the Nepean/Blacktown Region |
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| Western Researchers: | Michael Darcy and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2011-11-03 - 2013-06-30 |
| ID: | P00020298 |
| Title: | Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre - YAWCRC - Transforming communities and institutions: Young people sharing experiences to promote understanding and inclusion |
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| Western Researchers: | Amanda Third, Ann Dadich, Neil Hall, Louise Crabtree-Hayes and Justine Humphry |
| Years: | 2012-09-01 - 2016-06-30 |
| ID: | P00021662 |
| Title: | Wesley LifeForce Gambling Program Evaluation |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2021-09-20 - 2021-12-10 |
| ID: | P00027484 |
| Title: | Nepean Regional Taskforce on Homelessness Scoping Project |
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| Western Researchers: | Michael Darcy and Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2011-03-01 - 2011-04-30 |
| ID: | P00020079 |
| Title: | Population Health Improvement - Male Health Initiative |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2017-05-18 - 2021-11-30 |
| ID: | P00024157 |
| Title: | Men's Lived Experience of Mental Health during COVID-19 |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall |
| Years: | 2021-09-06 - 2022-08-26 |
| ID: | P00027469 |