Jordana Maio
School of Allied Health Science and Practice
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Jordana is a Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Allied Health Science and Practice and a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia. She has worked for many years in the clinical sector, primarily in the acute neuroscience setting, working with individuals and families affected by stroke, traumatic brain injury, and progressive neurodegenerative disorders.
Jordana also brings a wealth of knowledge in the field of practice education, with a particular focus on interprofessional learning (IPL) placements. She has led the development of innovative, industry-partnered placement models that reflect the evolving needs of the healthcare system. Her work includes the co-design of placement structures, assessment documentation, and supervisory frameworks that ensure students are evaluated fairly and consistently while maintaining educational and clinical excellence.
Jordana is passionate about preparing students for real-world practice and ensuring that teaching remains aligned with the contemporary healthcare landscape. She is currently completing her PhD, which explores the healthcare pathways and lived experiences of parents caring for children diagnosed with autoimmune diseases. Her research aims to improve understanding and support for families navigating complex care systems.
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Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2005 - 2009 Flinders University Australia Bachelor of Speech Pathology -
Postgraduate Training
Date Title Institution Country 2022 PhD Torrens University Australia Australia -
Certifications
Date Title Institution name Country 2006 Certified Practising Speech Pathologist Speech Pathology Australia Australia
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 Foley, K., McLean, C., De Zylva, R., Asa, G., Maio, J., Batchelor, S., . . . Dimassi, A. (2025). Developing a Critical Imagination for How Researchers can use Artificially Intelligent Tools Reflexively and Responsibly During Qualitative Literature Reviews. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 24.
2025 Maio, J., Ward, P., & Smith, C. (2025). Maio, J., Smith, C. A., Ward, P.R. (2025) Parental management of autoimmune disease with complementary and alternative medicine: a scoping review of the literature in OECD countries. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2025 Maio, J., Smith, C. A., & Ward, P. R. (2025). Parental management of autoimmune disease with complementary and alternative medicine: a scoping review of the literature in OECD countries. BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES, 25(1), 17 pages.
Jordana is a Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Allied Health Science and Practice and a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia. She has worked for many years in the clinical sector, primarily in the acute neuroscience setting, working with individuals and families affected by stroke, traumatic brain injury, and progressive neurodegenerative disorders.
Jordana also brings a wealth of knowledge in the field of practice education, with a particular focus on interprofessional learning (IPL) placements. She has led the development of innovative, industry-partnered placement models that reflect the evolving needs of the healthcare system. Her work includes the co-design of placement structures, assessment documentation, and supervisory frameworks that ensure students are evaluated fairly and consistently while maintaining educational and clinical excellence.
Jordana is passionate about preparing students for real-world practice and ensuring that teaching remains aligned with the contemporary healthcare landscape. She is currently completing her PhD, which explores the healthcare pathways and lived experiences of parents caring for children diagnosed with autoimmune diseases. Her research aims to improve understanding and support for families navigating complex care systems.
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