Ashira is a PhD candidate and research assistant at Adelaide University. Her thesis topic, “Policy translation for mental health at work: A focus on empowering key stakeholders” aligns closely with her research interests including investigating workplace practices and how they align with PSC theory principles to promote positive mental health outcomes. She is also focused on the impact of policy measures on workers’ rights, vulnerability reduction, and enhanced mental health. Additionally, she examines how senior management training, competency, and capabilities affect general staff confidence and mental health.
Ashira has been working as a Research Assistant since 2023 across ARC-funded projects in organisational psychology and business at Adelaide University (formerly University of South Australia). Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research, Ashira has strong project management skills and a deep interest in improving work conditions locally and internationally. She is currently engaged in projects exploring the importance of translating legislative policy into practice in organisations, aiming to develop training programs supported by state regulatory bodies. Alongside presenting at international conferences, Ashira has also assisted with international projects, including a global policy review on national work-related psychological health protection and an exploration of how cultural differences between Japan and Australia influence interpretations of psychosocial safety and health in the workplace.