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Ms. Melina T. Czymoniewicz-Klippel (PhD Candidate)
BiographyPrimary Supervisor Associate Supervisor External Supervisor Melina is an APA (Australian Postgraduate Award) scholar, undergoing a PhD on Understanding Children and Childhoods in Cambodia. Her qualitative research project will explore, from a critical ethnographic perspective, changing meanings and experiences around childhood so to redress dominant discourses of childhood and strengthen representations of Cambodian children as human agents. In addition to making an original theoretical contribution through engaging in construction and deconstruction, perhaps more importantly her research represents an academic means of enabling children to give voice to their own meanings of childhood. Melina is presently embarking on an intensive Khmer language training program (supported by a Tuition Fellowship) at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, following the completion of which she will commence fieldwork in Siem Reap, Cambodia in September 2007. Over the past five years, Melina has worked on a range of local and national level community health projects in both Asia (Viet Nam and Nepal) and Australia. Her roles have been varied, extending from that of clinical therapist to project manager and researcher (academic and applied), though her focus has always centered on the needs of socially marginalized populations, especially children and young people. Melina has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with First Class Honours (2001) and Master of Health Science majoring in Community Child and Adolescent Health (2004), both from The University of Queensland. Concurrent to her graduate studies, she holds a three-year (2007-2009) J-1 Research Scholar position at The Pennsylvania State University's Department of Women's Studies in State College, USA where she resides with her husband. PublicationsJournal articlesKotnik, E., Czymoniewicz-Klippel, M.T. & Hoban, E. (accepted, in press). Human trafficking in Australia: challenges to increasing the reporting of suspicious activity. Australian Journal of Social Issues. Simmond, M.T. & Johnston, V. (2005). The Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health Network: celebrating three years of servicing Medicare-ineligible asylum seekers in Victoria. Health Issues; 83: 7-8. Simmond, M.T. & Fleming, J.M. (2003). Occupational therapy assessment of self-awareness following traumatic brain injury: a literature review. British Journal of Occupational Therapy; 60(10): 3-9. Simmond, M.T. & Fleming, J.M. (2003). Reliability of the Self-Awareness for Deficits Interview for adults with traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury; 17(4): 325-337. Book ChaptersSimmond, M.T. (2005). To practice to learn: occupational therapy with the children of Viet Nam. In: F. Kronenberg, S. Simo Algado & N. Pollard (Eds.) Occupational Therapy without Borders. Learning from the Spirit of Survivors. London: Churchill Livingstone. Conference PapersSimmond, M.T. (2005). Sold and rescued: the ethical challenges of researching child survivors of trafficking in South East Asia and the research imperative. Paper presentation at the Asia Pacific Regional Migration Forum, December 1-2, Canberra. Simmond, M.T. (2005). And so the cycle continues… the importance of offering comprehensive victim support activities for trafficked children in South East Asia. Paper presentation at the 8th Women in Asia conference, September 26-28, Sydney. Simmond, M.T. (2005). Affording community membership: a case study of Hamilton in rural Victoria. Paper presentation at the 25th Anniversary Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils Australia Congress, May 26-28, Wollongong. Simmond, M.T., Wilson, C. & Isaacs-Young, J. (2004). Making waves with OOFAS: the 'Occupational Opportunities for Asylum Seekers' project. Paper presentation at the OT Australia Queensland State Conference, September 17-18, Sunshine Coast. Simmond, M.T. (2003). Children in conflict: how can an occupational therapist make a difference in Nepal? Paper presentation at the 3rd Asian Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, September 15-18, Singapore. Simmond, M.T. (2003). Cultural and ethical dilemmas faced by a first world therapist working in a developing country: a case study of Viet Nam. Paper presentation at the 3rd Asian Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, September 15-18, Singapore. Industry Reports & ArticlesSimmond. M.T. (2003). Rapid Nutrition and Food Security Assessment Report. Kathmandu: World Vision International Nepal. Simmond, M.T. (2003). Children in conflict: an Australian Youth Ambassador on making a difference. ECS; 16. |
