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Biography
Libby Callaway is a registered occupational therapist and Professor who works as a research stream lead across the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre and Occupational Therapy Departments in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Through her role at Monash, Libby leads a national collaborative research program focused on housing, technology, and workforce design, which is funded by State and Federal government and co-produced with people with lived experience of disability and age-related conditions. Libby also holds government advisory roles in the areas of housing, disability and allied health. She has worked for the past 28 years in the field of neurological disability in Australia and the USA and – in addition to her academic position at Monash – she is the director and principal of Neuroskills, a community based occupational therapy practice, a Board Director of The Homer Hack and the President of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA), which is the national peak body for assistive technology stakeholders.
Education/Academic qualification
Occupational Therapy, PhD
Award Date: 1 Jul 2020
Occupational Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University
Award Date: 1 Jun 2005
Occupational Therapy, BAppSci(OccTherapy), La Trobe University
Award Date: 1 May 1995
External positions
Steering Committee Member, Centre for Universal Design Australia Ltd
1 Jul 2025 → …
Strategic Executive Advisor, Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association Inco (trading as ARATA Inc)
15 Dec 2023 → 1 Apr 2025
Board Director, Homer Hack Ltd
1 Dec 2020 → …
President, Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association Inco (trading as ARATA Inc)
15 Nov 2018 → 14 Dec 2023
Board Director, Rundle Foundation Ltd
1 Dec 2015 → 14 Nov 2018
Research area keywords
- Disability
- Policy
- Rehabilitation
- Ageing
- Housing
- Technology
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 -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Making eMaking Accessible for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Ellis, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kidman, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ananthanarayan, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Anxiety-free Public Dentistry for Adults with Disability: A Virtual Reality Feasibility Study
Bui, T. D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hartel, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rotaru, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Satriadi, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Person, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wang, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Urban, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McAlinden, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bredin, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/25 → 30/07/26
Project: Research
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A qualitative exploration of lived experience and the role of occupational therapy, from the perspective of adults with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
Licciardi, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lalor, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Olver, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Acher, R. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/07/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Co-designing virtual reality modules and leveraging a certified social enterprise network to empower ADE’s to transition people with intellectual disabilities into open employment
Hayes-Brown, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hartel, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Albertella, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kooijman, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Rotaru, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Social Services (DSS) (Australia)
10/06/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Effectiveness of osteopathy and chiropractic therapy for functional and community living outcomes in people living with disability: A rapid review
Bragge, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kellner, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Delafosse, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tsering, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Silva, G. (Project Manager)
1/06/25 → 2/09/25
Project: Research
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Effectiveness of tailored public health messages for vulnerable populations: A randomised controlled trial
D'Atri, M., Williams, N., Robins, L. M., Long, K. M., Wiloughby, L., Callaway, L., Williams, C., Russell, G., Hill, K., Hlavac, J., Prain, M., Bonnici, R., Wilkinson, N., Aslangul, S., Macindoe, R., Danby, H., Pearce, D., Loads, M., Nazarentian, S. & McMurtie, S. & 3 others, , Jun 2026, In: Public Health. 255, 10 p., 106251.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Stakeholder perspectives on therapeutic and safe building design in residential care
Schroder, C. (Leading Author), Crivari, O., Carnemolla, P. & Callaway, L., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Australian Journal of Social Issues. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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What Tools, Technology and Techniques Enable Participation in an eMaking Program for People With Intellectual Disabilities?
Bould, E., Johnstone, J., Callaway, L. & Ellis, K., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 39, 2, 17 p., e70220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A review of international clinical guidelines that inform the use of assistive technology to support adults living with progressive or complex conditions
Callaway, L., Bragge, P., Cong-Lem, N., Delafosse, V., Lennox, A., Hill, K. & Layton, N., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 20, 5, p. 1247–1256 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Building consensus on prescribing self-directed occupational therapy activities: A Delphi study
Joy, A., Devlin, A., Lannin, N. A., Callaway, L., Whittaker, S. L. & Brusco, N. K., Jun 2025, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 72, 3, 17 p., e70029.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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2015 Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE) Award
Tregloan, K. (Recipient) & Callaway, E. (Recipient), 9 Sept 2015
Prize: National/international honour
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Allied Health Awards Occupational Therapist of the Year
Callaway, L. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Employment CoLab joint winner of the award for Excellence in Injury and Disability Management (Return to Work / Community) at the 2021 Excellence in Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) Award ceremony
Bould, E. (Recipient), Callaway, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Thomas, S. (Recipient), Witts, L. (Recipient), Johnstone, S. (Recipient) & Stockton, M. (Recipient), 28 Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Australia Research Academy
Callaway, L. (Recipient), 26 Jun 2025
Prize: Election to learned society
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FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Industry Education Programs (team)
Callaway, E. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Williams, C. (Recipient), Layton, N. (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, P. (Recipient), Fossey, E. (Recipient), Ekegren, C. (Recipient), Shlonsky, A. (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 6 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Pacific Rim Conference 2025
Licciardi, L. (Invited speaker), Olver, J. (Speaker), Lalor, A. (Speaker) & Callaway, L. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian occupational therapists’ experiences of working as Behaviour Support Practitioners with NDIS participants: A qualitative study
Callaway, L. (Supervisor), Bould, E. (Supervisor) & Sloan, S. M. (Supervisor)
2023 → 2024Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Planning for the retirement or loss of an assistance dog: Perspectives of staff from assistance animal organisations
Bould, E. (Supervisor), Callaway, L. (Supervisor) & Van Hooff, M. (Supervisor)
2023 → 2024Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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The experiences of people with intellectual disabilities employed in community cafes: A qualitative study
Callaway, L. (Supervisor) & Bould, E. (Supervisor)
2023 → 2024Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Toolkit for facilitators of the Pets and People program (Participatory Community Practice Project)
Bould, E. (Supervisor) & Callaway, L. (Speaker)
2023 → 2024Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Industry projects
Press/Media
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Virtual reality application for adult dental treatment: a feasibility study
10/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Access to assistive technology shapes future Paralympic champions, and equity
Puli, L., Ekegren, C., Callaway, L., Layton, N. & Chaffey, L.
27/08/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Government plans to use NDIS purchasing power to help save billions – but they shouldn’t put products before people
15/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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From glasses to mobility scooters, ‘assistive technology’ isn’t always high-tech. A WHO roadmap could help 2 million Australians get theirs.
Layton, N., Callaway, L. & Puli, L.
26/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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NDIS housing rules for people with a disability could be life-changing
Callaway, E., Tregloan, K. & Bredin, J.
23/03/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment