Academic Status
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Priscilla is a sociologist and social worker and has worked in academia in both Australia and England. She practised social work firstly in child protection and later went on to specialise in sexual health counselling. Her research interests include identity, sexuality, relationships and parenting. She has produced five books and her bestselling text How to be a Social Worker: A Critical Guide for Students has been translated into Swedish and is now in its second edition.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Honours
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work
PhD in Sociology
Executive Chair, Outer Southern ICAN, Department of Education (2015-2016)
Editorial Board Member Sociological Research Online (2010-2013)
Co-chair, Sexuality in Social Work International Interest Group (SSWIIG)
Registered Social Worker with the General Social Care Council (GSCC) UK (2008-2016)
Eligibility for membership to the AASW (Australia)
Social scientist expert member of the research ethics committee for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (2017- 2018)
Sole authored book published and translated into Swedish (2016)
External assessor for PhD thesis examination, University of Auckland, 2017
2018 Promotions referee to assess Chair position in social work, UK