Dr. Amy Johnson
PhD, GCArts (Sociology), GCTert.Ed, B.ProfCommSenior Lecturer in Strategic Communication | Head of Course - Arts and Professional Communication
School of Education and the Arts
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Dr Amy Johnson is a military families sociologist, researcher and senior lecturer at Central Queensland University. Her research focus is military-connected communities including veterans, families and children. Her research seeks to understand and navigate the impacts of service on the Defence community. Amy has lived experience of military service as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy (Reserve) and the partner of an ADF veteran. She regularly provides advice about military family support to government advisory bodies and military command teams.
A passionate educator, Amy is the Head of Course for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Professional Communication as well as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Universities Studied At
Central Queensland University [PhD; Bachelor of Professional Communication]
University of New England [Graduate Certificate in Arts (Sociology)]
University of Canberra [Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education]
Universities Worked At
Central Queensland University
University of Canberra
Australian National University
Awards
2024 - Vice- Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Researchers (Early Career)
2024 - Dean's Award for Outstanding Researcher (Early Career)
2023 - Finalist, Prime Minister's National Veterans' Employment Awards (Partner Employee)
2022 - CHASS Prize for Distinctive Work in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
2021- Student Voice Award- Commended- Educator and Distance Educator of the Year for COMM11112
Media Citations
Stephen, A. (Host). (2024, December 3). Interview with Dr Amy Johnson, Lecturer [Radio broadcast]. In Queensland Northern Drive. ABC Far North.
Adair, M. (2024, November 19). A Mackay ex-serviceman has started a charity, to provide financial relief to veterans and their families in their time of need. WIN News. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=926166806098650&rdid=Q4OSyEtjHqhdhZUE
Figueiredo, A. (2024, April 25). Today veterans are also reflecting on how community reintegration and health support has changed for the better over the past century. WIN News. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=I8mCmY&v=1369768733686164&rdid=IacgWEgfJDORccHI
Jones, J. (Host). (2024, March 25). Interview with Dr Amy Johnson, Lecturer [Radio broadcast]. In Breakfast. ABC Capricornia.
Stephen, A. (Host). (2024, March 21). Interview with Dr Amy Johnson, Lecturer [Radio broadcast]. In Queensland Northern Drive. ABC Far North.
Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Outstanding Researchers - Early Career Research Category
Grant: Award - Internal (Internal Grant)
Funding Scheme: VC's Award - CQUniversity Awards for Outstanding Researchers 2024
Total Funding: $5,000.00
Dean's Awards for Outstanding Researchers - Early Career Research Category
Grant: Award - Internal (Internal Grant)
Funding Scheme: 2024 School of Education & the Arts Dean's Award
Total Funding: $2,000.00
STRIVE (Self-regulated Tertiary Research Initiative for Vibrant Education): Hyperflexible learning approaches in undergraduate courses
Grant: Scholarly project (Internal L&T Grant)
Funding Scheme: CQU Learning and Teaching Research and Development Grants 2020
Total Funding: $0.00
Oasis Townsville - Audit and Program Evaluation
Grant: Contract Research (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Scheme: Contract Research - The Oasis Townsville - Audit and Program Evaluation 2021/22
Total Funding: $10,729.00
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4701 Communication and Media Studies
- 4799 Other language, communication and culture
Current Capacity
Current Supervision
Other human society - Other human society not elsewhere classified
Communication and Media Studies - Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified
Communication and Media Studies - Communication Technology and Digital Media Studies
Cultural Studies - Consumption and Everyday Life
