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Biography
Dr Duncan Mortimer is an Associate Professor (Research) and Academic Lead of the Economic Behaviour, Incentives & Preferences stream at Monash University's Centre for Health Economics (CHE). He holds academic qualifications in economics and psychology from the University of Adelaide and in economics and health economics from Monash University. His current research interests include the economics of charitable giving, the role of incentives in promoting pro-social behaviours, and the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of behavioural economics strategies in promoting healthy lifestyle.
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):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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WorkSafe Victoria Panel 2025-2029 - Head Agreement
Collie, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bragge, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), De Cieri, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wilson Rajaratnam, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walker-Bone, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mihalopoulos, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nielsen, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Green, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mortimer, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Oxley, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Glass, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mazza, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kirk-Brown, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Berecki-Gisolf, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Grant, G. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/25 → 29/02/28
Project: Research
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Mind Care Digital: Improving access to dementia prevention in CALD communities
Brijnath, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cooper, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Billimoria, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batchelor, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Said, C. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Enticott, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mortimer, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cavuoto, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aggarwal, N. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thodis, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Best, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Dang, T. H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/25 → 30/11/29
Project: Research
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The Smart Incentive Trial (SMART Trial): Enhancing Young Driver Safety and Sustainability Using Technology and Data
Stevenson, M. R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mortimer, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peppard, F. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Harris, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balfoort, F. (Partner Investigator (PI))
27/06/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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No more shame: Changing health providers recognition and response to elder abuse to reduce associated stigma
Brijnath, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dow, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ostaszkiewicz, J. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Appleton, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gilbert, A. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stevens, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Enticott, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mortimer, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reyes, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Feldman, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eckert, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peters, M. D. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Antoniades, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Manias, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/22 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Delivering a population-based intervention to reduce young driver crashes
Stevenson, M. R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Meuleners, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Senserrick, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wijnands, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mortimer, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thompson, J. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harris, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & De Silva, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
NHMRC - National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
1/09/22 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Codesigning Training for Health Providers to Improve Detection and Response to Elder Abuse
Brijnath, B., Cavuoto, M. G., Feldman, P., Dow, B., Antoniades, J., Ostaszkiewicz, J., Nakrem, S., Stevens, C., Reyes, P., Renshaw, G., Peters, M. D. J., Gilbert, A., Manias, E., Mortimer, D., Enticott, J., Cooper, C., Durston, C., Appleton, B., O'Brien, M. & Eckert, M. & 1 others, , Apr 2025, In: The Gerontologist. 65, 4, 10 p., gnae153.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Donor preferences for recipient control of international development aid
Hennessy, J., Mortimer, D., Sweeney, R. & Woode, M. E., Nov 2025, In: Social Science & Medicine. 384, 11 p., 118535.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Early intervention vocational rehabilitation for return to work following traumatic injury: A randomized controlled trial
Ponsford, J. (Leading Author), Downing, M. G. (Leading Author), O'Kearney, E., Bedekar, Y., Hilton, G., Mortimer, D. (Leading Author), Fossey, E. (Leading Author), Barclay, L. (Leading Author), Olver, J., Castle, W., Nunn, A., McKenzie, D. (Leading Author) & Ross, P. (Leading Author), Jun 2025, In: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 68, 5, 11 p., 101972.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Implementing work-related Mental-health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): Findings of a parallel cluster randomised controlled trial
Mazza, D., Camões-Costa, V., Nolidin, K., Chakraborty, S., Kenardy, J., Brijnath, B., Mortimer, D., Enticott, J., Kidd, M., Trevena, L. J., Reid, S. & Collie, A., 28 Jul 2025, In: BMJ Mental Health. 28, 1, p. 1-7 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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‘It’s too nice’: adapting iSsupport Lite for ethnically diverse family carers of a person with dementia
Dang, T. H., Thodis, A., Ulapane, N., Antoniades, J., Gurgone, M., Nguyen, T., Gilbert, A., Wickramasinghe, N., Varghese, M., Loganathan, S., Enticott, J., Mortimer, D., Dow, B., Cooper, C., Xiao, L. D. & Brijnath, B., 2025, In: Clinical Gerontologist. 48, 2, p. 194-207 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC) Scholarship for Health Economics
Mortimer, D. (Recipient), 1997
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher
Mortimer, D. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Locally-led or donor controlled?
Hennessy, J. N., Mortimer, D., Sweeney, R. & Woode, M. E.
14/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Locally led or donor controlled? Australian preferences for aid
Hennessy, J. N., Mortimer, D., Sweeney, R. & Woode, M. E.
29/10/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How Australians want their aid spent.
Hennessy, J., Mortimer, D., Sweeney, R. & Woode, M. E.
3/02/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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GIVING AUSTRALIANS ‘SMART’ INCENTIVES TO DRIVE SAFE
Stevenson, M., Mortimer, D., Harris, A., Meuleners, L., Senserrick, T., Thompson, J. & De Silva, A.
3/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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The Health Impacts of Development Effectiveness
Sweeney, R., Woode, M. E. & Mortimer, D.
14/06/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs