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Biography
Breanna is a Research Fellow at BehaviourWorks. Breanna holds a Bachelor of Arts (honours) in psychology from the University of Melbourne and completed her PhD at Monash University in 2014. Her doctoral thesis examined a range of psychosocial health outcomes and correlates in an Australian military population, including behavioural aspects that influence illness/symptom experience and treatment-seeking behaviours. Breanna has experience in analysing cross-cultural differences in health systems and health-care usage, focusing on accessibility, barriers, longitudinal behavioural patterns and policy implications.
Breanna has a number of publications, is a reviewer for two peer-review psychology journals and has been involved in a number of large scale projects for government departments and hospitals.
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Research area keywords
- Behavioural psychology
- Health Psychology
- Behaviour Change
- Behavioural Sciences
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 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Applying behavioural insights to the LPLC RAP process
Wright, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lennox, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hatty, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Silva, G. (Project Manager)
12/06/26 → 11/01/27
Project: Research
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Understanding cyber security behaviours at Monash University
Wright, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Gomes Da Mata, F. (Chief Investigator (CI))
25/11/25 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Reading engagement study on Australian adults
Wright, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lennox, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gomes Da Mata, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Silva, G. (Project Manager)
17/06/25 → 31/10/25
Project: Research
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Harnessing behaviour change in WHS regulation
Wright, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Zhao, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
17/06/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Partnering in Healthcare Framework Refresh
Wright, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Zhao, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
14/06/24 → 15/11/24
Project: Research
Research output
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Improving foster carer recruitment in Victoria: a mixed-methods approach to support tailored recruitment efforts
Kunstler, B. E., Wright, B., Richards, B., Mackenzie, A., Maher, B., Pechey, L., Rogers, D. & Zhao, K., 2026, In: Journal of Public Child Welfare . 20, 2, p. 287-307 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Harnessing Behavioural Science to Support WHS Regulation: Development of A Co-Designed Tool to Support Comcare Inspectors
Wright, B. & Kunstler, B., May 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: BehaviourWorks Australia. 103 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Understanding Australian Readers: Behavioural Insights Into Recreational Reading
Wright, B., Lennox, A. & Mata, F., Feb 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: BehaviourWorks Australia. 92 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
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Unpacking Behaviours and Interventions to Reduce Lead Exposure in Children at Broken Hill: Final Report
Wright, B. & Tsering, D., 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: BehaviourWorks Australia. 25 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Other
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Developing and Testing a Household Resilience Survey for the Corangamite, Colac Otway and Surf Coast Shires: Final Report
Wright, B., Mata, F., Kunstler, B., Keating, A., Abrahams, J., Cross, S., Fisher, J. & Krishna, R. N., Nov 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: BehaviourWorks Australia. 44 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
Press/Media
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How to boost community and stakeholder support for the use of psychedelic medicines
Kunstler, B., Hatty, M., Smith, L., Wright, B. & Langmead, C.
14/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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More funding promised to men’s behaviour change programs, but we’re still not sure they work
Stewart, R. & Wright, B.
24/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Choosing healthy food: your surroundings can help or hinder your dining choices
Faulkner, N., Goodwin, D. & Wright, B.
12/06/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature