I have an inherent and keen interest in behavioural psychology, health psychology and human development. These interests lead to my completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science in 2019, the Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours in 2020, and a PhD focused on behavioural psychology in 2025. My Honours Research Thesis was focused on behavioural motivation and habit development of cardiac and pulmonary exercise rehabilitation patients, and my PhD Thesis explored the role of identity in human behaviour change and maintenance (both publicly available via OSF). 

Since 2016, I have also widely researched topics pertaining to individual and community influences on mental health and wellbeing, physical health, occupation factors, and behaviour change. Over this time, I have also received awards for leadership and mentoring, academic achievement, social innovation and engagement, and research excellence. 

CQUniversity, Bachelor of Psychological Science (2016-2019; with Distinction).

CQUniversity, Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours (2019-2020; First Class).

CQUniversity, Doctor of Philosophy (2020-2025).

Along with a number of Student Academic Merit Awards received during my undergraduate study, I have also be awarded for:
Research excellence - Working Time Society 2017 Early Career Researcher, Research Excellence Award.
Social innovation and engagement - CQUniversity 2017 OPAL Awards Excellence in Engagement - Social Innovation.
Academic achievement - Golden Key International Honour Society.
Leadership and mentoring - CQUniversity Student Mentor of the Year 2017 and 2018, and Student Mentor of the Year Finalist 2019.

I has also been awarded a number of research scholarships, including the CQUniversity Summer Research Scholarship (2017/18), CQUniversity Rising Star Fellowship (2017/18), Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (2020-2023) and a number of industry related research grants.

I have a large media engagement, primarily for my research focusing on the mental health and well-being of fly-in fly-out workers and partners. My media experience includes published newspaper and research brochure articles (online and printed), radio interviews (live and recorded), and free-to-air TV news interviews.

CQUniversity, Casual Academic - Health Sciences (2021-2024)

CQUniversity, Casual Academic - Psychology (2021-2024)

I am competent with both Windows and Mac operating systems and has in-depth knowledge of popular software such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite. I also have an in-depth knowledge and experience with survey platforms such as GoogleForms and Qualtrics, and statistical analysis programs such as SPSS and R Studio. 

Perry, J., Egginton, A., & Alfrey, K. (2024). Thriving kids in disasters. Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership, Brisbane. https://www.aracy.org.au/the-nest-in-action/resources/thriving-kids-in-disasters 

Alfrey, K-L., Parker, F. (2024). CQUniversity Australia Mindwaves workshops: Project summary and facilitator reflection. Internal report presented to the Mindwaves Team, CQUniversity Australia.

Alfrey, K-L. (2023). Directorate Facilities Management evaluation: Focus group report. Internal report presented to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, CQUniversity Australia.

Rebar, A. L., & Alfrey, K-L. (2022). Social innovation research project and evaluation. Presented to the Office of Social Innovation, CQUniversity Australia.

Alfrey, K-L., Rebar, A. L., Forshaw, A., Irvine, L., Stanton, R., Burke, K., Crawford, C., & Signal, T. (2022). Final Report April 2022: “A trusted and familiar source of mental health care”. Presented to the Royal Flying Doctor Services (Queensland section), Outback Mental Health Services, Australia.

Alfrey, K-L., Parker, F., Forshaw, A., Irvine, L., Kroll, J., Rea, A., Waters, K., & Rebar, A. L. (2021). Online Conference for Undergraduate Research in Australia: 2021 Conference Report. Presented to the Centre for Research in Equity and Advancement of Teaching and Education (CREATE), School of Graduate Research, & Research Division, CQUniversity Australia.

 Alfrey, K-L., Parker, F., Waters, K., Rea, A., & Rebar, A. L. (2020). Online Conference for Undergraduate Research in Australia: 2020 Conference Report. Presented to the Centre for Research in Equity and Advancement of Teaching and Education (CREATE), School of Graduate Research, & Research Division, CQUniversity Australia.

Rebar, A. L., Alfrey, K-L., Stanton, R., Burke, K., Crawford, C., & Signal, T. (2020). Interim Report August 2020: "We're their clinicians on the ground". Presented to the Royal Flying Doctor Services (Queensland Section), Outback Mental Health Services, Australia.

Rebar, A. L., Alfrey, K-L., & Abell, K. (2020). Bundaberg Regional Employment Trial Report Series II: Iteration 1 completion report "The more you practice, the better you get". Presented to Bundaberg Regional Council, Queensland Australia.

Rebar, A. L., Alfrey, K-L., & Abell, K. (2020). Bundaberg Regional Employment Trial Report Series I: First interim report "Why can't you give us all an opportunity". Presented to Bundaberg Regional Council, Queensland Australia.

Rebar, A. L., & Alfrey, K-L. (2019). Ensuring competence of electrical work through more stringent and relevant skills maintenance. Presented to JETCO Inc., Queensland Australia.

Rebar, A. L., Neal, J., Alfrey, K-L., Cope, K., & Gardner, B. (2017). LIVIN Strong Program Evaluation Report. Presented to LIVIN, New South Wales Australia.