Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor Angus Buchanan
Bachelor Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) (WAIT)
Diploma in Strategic Management (Farn)
Doctor Business Adminstration (UWA)
POSITION
Head of School
FACULTY
Faculty of Health Sciences
SCHOOL
School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
CAMPUS
Bentley Campus
PHONE
+618 9266 3604
FAX
+618 9266 3636
Brief Summary
Dr Angus Buchanan (DBA, DSM, BApSc) is an Associate Professor at Curtin University with the School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, and the Centre for Research into Disability and Society.
Prior to commencing at Curtin in 2008, for 16 years Angus held senior management and leadership roles at the Disability Services Commission of Western Australia.
Dr Angus Buchanan (DBA, DSM, BApSc OT) commenced working at Curtin University in 2008. For 16 years, prior to commencing at Curtin in 2008, Angus held senior management and leadership roles at the Disability Services Commission of Western Australia implementing significant service developments and reforms in therapy and community coordination for people with disabilities.
Angus commenced at Curtin University in 2008 and was appointed Head of Department, Occupational Therapy in 2011, and Head of School in 2015. Angus commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is seen in his contribution to curriculum reform, development and quality processes. Angus has been acknowledged for his excellence in teaching and learning receiving both a faculty (2011) and university teaching award (2012)
Angus' research interests reflects his extensive background working with people with intellectual disabilities and their families and his personal commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities in community. His recent work reflects understanding participation and social inclusion for adults with intellectual disabilities in contemporary society, the impact of changing service models and developing a genuine understanding the lived experiences of people with disabilities.
Angus is currently the President of the Australasian Society of Intellectual Disability (ASID). Past District Governor of Rotary, and Deputy Chair of Avivo (Community services). He enjoys time with his family, is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) and is committed to community development and service though is work with Rotary Intention
Memberships, Awards and Training
- - President ASID (Australasia)
- - Board Member, Deputy Chairperson - Avivo
- - Registration - OT Registration Board of WA
- - Teaching Excellence Award (2011), Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University,
Category: Programs that Enhance Learning - - Teaching Award (2012 ), Curtin University, Programs that Enhance Learning
Research Interests
Angus is currently researching in the areas of social inclusion, person centeredness, individualised funding approaches and occupational performance within grouped accommodation
Publications
2016
Journal Articles (Research)
- Cordier, R., N. Wilson, R. Stancliffe, J. Maccallum, S. Vaz, A. Buchanan, M. L. Wise, and T. S. Falkmer. 2016."Formal intergenerational mentoring at Australian Men's Sheds: A targeted survey about mentees, mentors, programmes and quality."Health and Social Care in the Community xx. In press.
2015
Journal Articles (Research)
- Parvaneh, S., E. Cocks, A. Buchanan, and S. Ghahari. 2015."Development of a fidelity measure for community integration programmes for people with acquired brain injury."Brain Injury 29 (3): 320-328
- Milbourn, B. T., B. McNamara, and A. Buchanan. 2015."The lived experience of everyday activity for individuals with severe mental illness."Health Sociology Review 24 (3): 270-282.
- Van Asselt, D., A. Buchanan, and S. Peterson. 2015."Enablers and barriers of social inclusion for young adults with intellectual disability: A multidimensional view."Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 40 (1): 37-48.
- Milbourn, B. T., B. McNamara, and A. Buchanan. 2015."Respecting recovery: Research relationships with people with mental illness."Qualitative Research Journal 15 (3): 256-267.
2014
Journal Articles (Research)
- McDougall, C., A. Buchanan, and S. Peterson. 2014."Understanding primary carers' occupational adaption and engagement."Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 61: 83-91.
- Buchanan, A., S. Peterson, and T. S. Falkmer. 2014."A qualitative exploration of the recovery experiences of consumers who had undertaken shared management, person-centred and self-directed services."International Journal of Mental Health Systems 8 (1).
- Peterson, S., A. Buchanan, and T. S. Falkmer. 2014."The impact of services that offer individualised funds, shared management, person-centred relationships, and self-direction on the lived experiences of consumers with mental illness."International Journal of Mental Health Systems 8 (1).
- Milbourn, B. T., B. McNamara, and A. Buchanan. 2014."Do the everyday experiences of people with severe mental illness who are "hard to engage" reflect a journey of personal recovery?."Journal of Mental Health 23 (5): 241-245.
2013
Journal Articles (Research)
- Milasinovic, V., and A. Buchanan. 2013."Reliability of an assessment used in formal accommodation services: Implications for adults with an intellectual disability."Journal of Intellectual &Developmental Disability 38 (4): 301-309.
2012
Journal Articles (Research)
- Sjodin, L., A. Buchanan, B. Mundt, E. Karlsson, and T. S. Falkmer. 2012."Do vehicle grants and vehicle adaptations grants promote transport mobility and community access for children with difficulties in Sweden?."Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 59 (1): 10-16.
