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Biography
Caroline is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences at Monash University, and she also holds the position of Director of Education for the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences in the School of Primary and Allied Health Care. Caroline has extensive experience in health professions education (medical imaging and radiation sciences) including curriculum development, innovative pedagogical approaches, program evaluation and accreditation and has been responsible for developing courses from inception to delivery.
Caroline's goals in education are to create sustainable, student centred, engaging, authentic and evidence based teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which allow students to develop confidence and capability. Caroline is currently Specilaisation Lead for the Master of Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice and she continues to be actively engaged in teaching.
Caroline has a keen interest in scholarship and research in health professions education with research interests which include online learning, simulation, work-integrated learning, advanced health care practice, professionalism and fitness to practise. In her clinical discipline of radiation therapy and cancer treatment, Caroline continues to be involved in research for breast and prostate cancer, communication in cancer care, professional development and advanced treatment techniques.
Caroline has received over $1,000,000 in competitive funding as Chief investigator/Consultant for educational and curriculum related projects in radiation therapy and has collaborated with clinical partners and universities throughout Australia and internationally. Caroline is currently primary supervisor for seven Higher Research Degree students, a number of whom have been awarded grants and awards for their research.
Caroline is a founding member of the Australian and New Zealand Medical Radiation Research Network and is a member of the editorial review board for the Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice.
In 2018, Caroline was appointed by the Minister for Health to the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) and as part of this role Caroline sits on a number of MRPBA and AHPRA committees and working groups.
Education/Academic qualification
Education, PhD
Award Date: 1 May 2016
Radiation Therapy, MSc
Award Date: 30 May 2002
Health Care, BSc (Hons)
Award Date: 1 Sept 1997
Radiation Therapy, DCR (T)
Award Date: 30 May 1994
Education, PGCHE
External positions
External Examiner, Tung Wah College
1 Sept 2019 → …
Research area keywords
- Education, Radiation Therapy, Professional practice, Advanced Practice
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
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Defining Foundational Requirements for Neuro-Affirming Paediatric Medical Radiation Practice: The CHILD-Rad Project (Phase 1)
Devaparanam, I. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Uribe Arancibia, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wright, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cormack, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hayre, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Crawford, N. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/06/26 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
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Overcoming radiation therapy language barriers with the use of an instant translation device for culturally and linguistically diverse patients
Hunter, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Schneider, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wright, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Oates, R. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Anderson, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Project: Research
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Radiation Therapy Collaborative Online International Learning (RTCOIL)
Wong, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wright, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Auld, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cunningham, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Leung, V. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Development of Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice Capabilities
Wright, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Matthews, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Preparing Learners for Uncertainty in Health Professions Subtitle: A Handbook for Educators
Lazarus, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Stephens, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garcia Ochoa, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kickett, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bedi, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Brand, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bonnamy, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barbour, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), McCartan, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Callaway, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Austin, Z. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Brock, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Farlie, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Diug, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Howard, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Robinson, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wright, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Wise, S. (Associate Investigator (AI))
6/04/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Other
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Breath by breath: Listening to patients, adapting techniques, discovering precision in radiation therapy
Farrugia, B. A. (Leading Author), Wright, C., Knight, K., Tacey, M., Foroudi, F. & Khor, R., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. 73, S1, p. S8 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Establishing national radiation therapy advanced practitioner capability statements: A Delphi study
Holt, G. (Leading Author), Matthews, K. & Wright, C., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. 73, S1, p. S73 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Integrating consumer co-design into interprofessional collaborative learning about breast cancer: Exploring student and consumer experiences
Wright, C. (Leading Author) & Kiegaldie, D., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. 73, S1, p. S55 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Radiation therapy student collaborative online international learning: Co-designing global learning for tomorrow's radiation therapists
Auld, K. & Wright, C., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. 73, S1, p. S69 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Securing an invitation to the party: A phenomenological study on radiographers’ experiences of interprofessional collaboration
Jones, E. (Leading Author), McInerney, J. & Wright, C. (Leading Author), Mar 2026, In: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. 73, S1, p. S13 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2023 Varian Award for Outstanding Contribution to Radiation Therapy in Australia
Wright, C. (Recipient), 10 May 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Kent, F. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Brock, T. (Recipient), Kumar, A. (Recipient), Walker, L. (Recipient) & Wright, C. (Recipient), 23 Feb 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences: DEAN’S AWARDS FOR WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Wright, C. (Recipient), 30 Aug 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education
Wright, C. (Recipient), Knight, K. (Recipient) & Osborne, C. (Recipient), 17 Sept 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Monash University School of Primary and Allied Health Education Symposium
Wright, C. (Organiser)
10 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Honorary Associate Professor
Wright, C. (Fellow)
2025 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching
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Invited Visiting Academic
Wright, C. (Fellow)
16 May 2025 → 19 May 2025Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching
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Journal Peer Reviewer Training
Wright, C. (Speaker)
9 Mar 2025Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Executive education programs
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Hong Kong Society of Radiographers
Wright, C. (Organiser)
20 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference