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Personal profile
Belinda is a social worker with clinical and academic expertise in mental health and social gerontology. Her work primarily focuses on understanding and addressing psychosocial and systemic issues impacting the health and wellbeing of older adults and their caregivers in rural Australia.
https://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/social-work-arts/staff/profiles/professorial-staff/belinda-cash
Research Interests
- Ageing and informal caregiving
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Health and welfare service provision in rural and regional areas
- Social policy
Professional Information
- Associate Professor in Social Work and Gerontology, Charles Sturt University
- University Lead, Manna Institute
- Co-lead, Health and Wellbeing in Later Life Research Stream, Manna Institute
- Chair, Charles Sturt University Ageing Well Research Group
- Senior Grants Committee Member, Australian Association of Gerontology Research Trust
Education/Academic qualification
Supervising Indigenous Higher Degree Research, University of Technology
2024
Award Date: 12 Nov 2024
Doctor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
2011 → 2018
Award Date: 10 Apr 2019
Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Charles Sturt University
2016 → 2018
Award Date: 01 Jan 2018
Bachelor of Social Work, La Trobe University
1998 → 2001
Award Date: 01 Jan 2001
Master of Mental health
2005 → 2009
External positions
University Lead, Manna Institute
01 Jul 2024 → …
Research Fellow, Manna Institute
01 Oct 2022 → Jul 2024
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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‘It should be my choice’: Voluntary assisted dying needs and preferences of Australians living with dementia
Matthys, A., Cash, B. & Moorhead, B., 2026, In: Ageing and Society. 46, p. 1-25 25 p., e5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A study protocol for a pragmatic pre-post trial to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel co-designed service to support health and wellbeing of older carers of older people
Lalor, A., Slatyer, S., Burton, E., Bryant, C., Oliviera, D., Khushu, A., Brusco, N., Layton, N., Lee, D.-C. A., Cash, B., Allen, J., Licciardi, L. & Hill, K. D., 18 Jun 2025, In: PLoS One. 20, 6 June, p. 1-18 18 p., e0326363.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Learning from lived experience: Rural older Australians’ perspectives of mental health, wellbeing, and support
Wadsworth, D. P., Cash, B., Robson, K., Tulloch, K., Couper, R., Kolesaric, S., Schaumberg, M. A. & Fitzpatrick, S., 2025, In: Aging and Mental Health. 29, 11, p. 2086-2094 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Menstrual inequities and menstrual justice: A scoping review of social work literature
Bell, K., Cash, B., Moorhead, B., Boetto, H. & Ivory, N., Nov 2025, In: International Social Work. 68, 6, p. 1085-1102 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Seen but not heard: Social visibility and mental wellbeing in rural Australia
Cash, B., Robson, K. & Wadsworth, D. P., 20 Mar 2025, Partyline, 90.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Featured article
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Prizes
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Ageing Well in Rural and Regional Australia Enhancing the lives of older adults through translational research and best practice education
Nott, M. (Recipient), Cash, B. (Recipient), McLaren, S. (Recipient) & Bramble, M. (Recipient), Aug 2021
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Australian Association of Gerontology Fellow
Cash, B. (Recipient), 14 Nov 2024
Prize: Other distinction › External recognition
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Activities
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Physical Health Care Navigator Model of Care Workshop
Roberts, R. (Facilitator), Cash, B. (Participant), Dalton, H. (Participant), Allan, J. (Participant) & Lewis, C. (Participant)
24 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
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Manna Institute (External organisation)
Cash, B. (Leader)
Jun 2024 → …Activity: Membership › External research organisation, centre or institute › Academic
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Manna Symposium
Cash, B. (Member of programme committee)
04 Dec 2024 → 06 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Manna Institute Webinar
Cash, B. (Speaker)
24 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Community
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A carers journey of holistic healing; from neglect to self-actualised love and dignity
Cash, B. (Principal Supervisor)
01 Mar 2023 → 01 Oct 2023Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Internal HDR Supervision
Press/Media
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Menstrual inequities and menstrual justice in social work literature
Bell, K., Cash, B., Moorhead, B., Boetto, H. & Ivory, N.
19/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Vice-Chancellor's Message | 2 May 2024
Fealy, S., Nott, M., McLaren, S. & Cash, B.
02/05/24
1 Media contribution
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$600,000 grant for mental health project
Fealy, S., Nott, M., McLaren, S. & Cash, B.
02/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Aussie researchers focused on improving the transition into residential aged care
Fealy, S., Nott, M., McLaren, S. & Cash, B.
25/01/24
1 Media contribution
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Project awarded $600,000 to boost mental health in residential aged care
Fealy, S., Nott, M., McLaren, S. & Cash, B.
22/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
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