Dr Julia Harries
School of Psychology
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Science
I work as a Research Associate in the Wellbeing Research Unit (WRU) within the School of Psychology. The WRU brings together the interests and expertise of its members to the investigation of issues concerning the wellbeing and quality of life of people across the lifespan. The unit comprises researchers with interests in disability, rehabilitation, ageing, healthy development across the lifespan, and organisational psychology. The primary objectives of the WRU include:
- Understanding individual psychological and organisational processes that can contribute to, and sustain the wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan; and
- The implementation and evaluation of interventions designed to improve quality of life and wellbeing for people across the lifespan.
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
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| 2009 | Award | Frank Dalziel Prize (Best PhD Thesis in Psychology, 2009). | School of Psychology, University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2022 | Robinson, C., Kirby, N., & Harries, J. (2022). Factors impacting the safety voice intentions of young workers. In APS 14th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Gold Coast, Australia. |
| 2022 | Yan, W., Harries, J., & Kirby, N. (2022). The utility of personality assessment in personnel selection for aged care workers. In APS 14th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. |
| 2022 | Summers, D., Harries, J., & Kirby, N. (2022). Work safety is no accident: development of a brief safety climate measure. In APS 14th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. |
| 2022 | Kirby, N., Robinson, C., & Harries, J. (2022). Factors Impacting Safety Voice Intentions of Young Workers. In Safety 2022 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion. Adelaide, South Australia. |
| 2021 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., & Ford, J. (2021). KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WORK SAFETY INTERVENTIONS. In INJURY PREVENTION Vol. 27 (pp. A66). BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. DOI |
| 2021 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., & Ford, J. (2021). REMEDIATING DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS' PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY USING A WORK SAFETY CLIMATE MEASURE. In INJURY PREVENTION Vol. 27 (pp. A9). BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. DOI |
| 2019 | Summers, D., Sarris, A., Kirby, N. H., & Harries, J. (2019). Development of a brief cross-industry measure for monitoring safety climate. In APS 13th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. |
| 2019 | Harries, J. A., Ford, J., & Kirby, N. (2019). Identifying key factors associated with successful implementation, maintenance, and sustainability of work safety interventions.. In APS 13th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2019 | Harries, J. A., Ford, J., & Kirby, N. (2019). Evaluating health, wellbeing and safety impacts of implemented psychosocial safety interventions for Disability Support Workers. In APS 13th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2019 | Reid-Dicks, I., Harries, J. A., & Kirby, N. (2019). Psychological testing and the work performance of Disability Support Workers. In APS 13th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Adelaide,Australia. |
| 2018 | Harries, J., Ford, J., & Kirby, N. H. (2018). Translating into practice the recommendations of a safety climate theory based evaluation of services provided by Disability Support Workers. In Applied Psychology Readings. Selected papers from the Singapore Conference on Applied Psychology (SCAP 2017) (pp. 263-279). Singapore: Springer. DOI |
| 2018 | Harries, J. A., Ford, J., & Kirby, N. (2018). Development of a model for identifying the key factors associated with the successful implementation, maintenance and sustainability of interventions designed to improve work safety in organisations. In Singapore Conference on Applied Psychology: Programme and Abstract Book. Singapore. |
| 2018 | Kirby, N., & Harries, J. A. (2018). Evaluation of the Autism SA Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group. In Autism SA Research Forum. |
| 2018 | Heffernan, C., Harries, J. A., & Kirby, N. (2018). Theoretical components of workplace safety climate and their implications for practice. In M. -T. Leung, & L. -M. Tan (Eds.), Proceedings of the Singapore Conference on Applied Psychology (SCAP 2017), as published in Applied Psychology Readings: Selected papers from Singapore Conference on Applied Psychology (pp. 217-237). Singapore: Springer. DOI |
| 2017 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., & Purmer, M. (2017). An evaluation of the implementation in school contexts of a video-based group social skill program implemented by school staff for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC). Sydney, Australia. |
| 2016 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., & Purmer, M. (2016). Evaluating the implementation in schools of a video-based social communication group program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In the Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR). Perth, Australia. |
| 2015 | Purmer, M., Kirby, N., Guscia, R., & Harries, J. (2015). iMsocial - A researched based social skills program.. In Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC). Brisbane, Australia. |
| 2015 | Ng, K. Y. Y., Harries, J., Wilson, L., Kirby, N., & Ford, J. (2015). Evaluation of the work safety and psychosocial wellbeing of Disability Support Workers.. In APS 11th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2015 | Ng, K. Y. Y., Harries, J., Kirby, N., Wilson, L., & Ford, J. (2015). Methods to improve standardised quantitative measure information to interpret the impact of psychosocial risk factors on Disability Support Workers.. In APS 11th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. |
| 2015 | Harries, J., Wilson, L., Kirby, N., & Ford, J. (2015). Psychosocial wellbeing and work safety outcomes associated with workplace bullying for Disability Support Workers.. In APS 11th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2015 | Webber, M., Kirby, N., Harries, J., Wilson, L., & Ford, J. (2015). Disability Support Workers: Exposure to work-related violence, impact and preventative interventions.. In APS 11th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2014 | Ng, K. Y. Y., Harries, J., Wilson, L., Kirby, N., & Ford, J. (2014). Evaluation of the work safety and psychological health of Disability Support Workers (DSWs).. In International Congress for Occupational Health and Work Organisation and Psychosocial Factors [ICOH-WOPS]. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2013 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., & Purmer, M. (2013). The iModelingTM project, a video and group based intervention: Four years of exciting research results.. In Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC). |
| 2011 | Harries, J., Guscia, R., Wilson, L., & Kirby, N. (2011). Multiple Disabilities and the Nature of Associated Support Needs as Assessed by the Disability – Support Training and Resource Tool (D-START).. In 46th Annual Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2009 | Miller, J., Harries, J., & Kirby, N. (2009). Evaluating Support Worker Ratings of Support Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.. In Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) Conference. Hobart, Australia. |
| 2009 | Hampel, S., Harries, J., & Kirby, N. (2009). Predicting Learning Styles and Capabilities of People with an Intellectual Disability: The Need for Formalised Assessment.. In Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) Conference. Hobart, Australia. |
| 2009 | Kirby, N., Kuester, N., Guscia, R., & Harries, J. (2009). Planning for the future: A survey to identify future needs and responsibilities for supporting aging individuals with intellectual disabilities in Australia. In JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES Vol. 6 (pp. 123). JOHN WILEY & SONS INC. |
| 2008 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., Guscia, R., & Nettelbeck, T. (2008). Impact of multiple disabilities on the assessment of support needs for people with intellectual disabilities.. In Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) Conference. Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2005 | Kirby, N., Guscia, R., & Harries, J. (2005). Disability and the environment: facilitators, barriers and needs.. In 40th Annual Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability. Auckland, New Zealand. |
| 2005 | Thomson, S., Kirby, N., Harries, J., Guscia, R., & Nettelbeck, T. (2005). Validating the Supported Residential Facility (SRF) assessment measure.. In 15th Annual Mental Health Services (MHS) Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2005 | Kirby, N., Guscia, R., Harries, J., & Ekberg, S. (2005). Measurement of environmental constructs in disability assessment.. In First Asian-Pacific International Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability. Taipei, Taiwan. |
| 2004 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., & Guscia, R. (2004). Developing a support needs assessment system for use across the disability sector for service planning and resource allocation.. In Australian Council for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled Conference. Sydney, Australia. |
| 2004 | Kirby, N., Guscia, R., & Harries, J. (2004). Support needs assessment: Measures and critical issues.. In 39th Annual Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2004 | Kirby, N., & Harries, J. (2004). Support needs and adaptive behaviour.. In 39th Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference. Sydney, Australia. |
| 2004 | Kirby, N., Guscia, R., Harries, J., Nettelbeck, T., & Taplin, J. (2004). Evaluating the Service Need Assessment Profile (SNAP).. In National Accommodation and Community Support Conference.. Melbourne, Australia. |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2023 | Summers, D., Harries, J., & Kirby, N. (2023). SAFETY CLIMATE SUBCULTURES TO FUTUREPROOF WORK SAFETY. Poster session presented at the meeting of 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. Sydney, Australia. |
| 2014 | Ng, K. Y. Y., Harries, J., Wilson, L., Kirby, N., & Ford, J. (2014). Understanding and interpreting the impact of psychosocial risk factors on the work safety of Disability Support Workers (DSWs) in order to identify interventions through the use of qualitative sources. Poster session presented at the meeting of the International Congress for Occupational Health and Work Organisation and Psychosocial Factors [ICOH-WOPS]. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2007 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., & Guscia, R. (2007). Impact of multiple disabilities on the assessment of support needs for people with intellectual disabilities. Poster session presented at the meeting of the annual meeting of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). Atlanta, Georgia, USA. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harries, J., & Kirby, N. (2024). Autistics' Guide to Adulthood: Module Effectiveness and Usability Evaluation. |
| 2023 | Kirby, N., & Harries, J. (2023). Best Practice Approaches to Support Housemate Compatibility in Supported Accommodation. |
| 2023 | Kirby, N., & Harries, J. (2023). Best Practice Evidence for Community and Social Participation Programs for Adults with Disability. |
| 2023 | Harries, J., & Kirby, N. (2023). Building Employer Confidence: Inclusive Recruitment and Employment Supports. |
| 2021 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., Baltussen, S., Bansal, J., & Melios-Traver, T. (2021). Evaluation of Disability Support Services: Transitions and Quality of Life Outcomes. |
| 2020 | Kirby, N., Harries, J. A., & Sarris, A. (2020). Autism Modules Series 4 Adults: Research scoping review of principles that create conducive online learning environments and experiences for autistic adults. |
| 2020 | Kirby, N., & Harries, J. A. (2020). iMsocial at School: Pilot Trial Results for Senior School Students with Autism. |
| 2018 | Kirby, N., & Harries, J. A. (2018). Evaluation of the Autism SA Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group. |
| 2017 | Kirby, N., Harries, J. A., Ford, J., & Sarris, A. (2017). Evaluating sustainability and outcomes of implemented recommendations to improve work safety of Disability Support Workers. WHS Innovative Practice Grant for SafeWork SA and Disability Services. |
| 2017 | Reid-Dicks, I., Kirby, N., & Harries, J. A. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of psychological screening in improving the recruitment of Disability Support Workers. |
| 2016 | Kirby, N. H., & Harries, J. (2016). iMsocial at School: Implementation Evaluation Report. |
| 2015 | Kirby, N., Ford, J., Harries, J., & Wilson, L. (2015). Psychosocial-related aspects of work safety for Disability Support Workers: Translating recommendations into practice. WHS Innovative Practice Grant for SafeWork SA and Disability Services.. South Australia: University of Adelaide. |
| 2014 | Kirby, N., Guscia, R., Wilson, L., & Harries, J. (2014). Northern aged care employee engagement project. Research commissioned by DCSI Northern Connections.. |
| 2014 | Harries, J., Guscia, R., & Kirby, N. (2014). Autism SA and Telstra Foundation iModeling Social Groups Project 2: Final Report 2012-2013.. South Australia: University of Adelaide. |
| 2014 | Kirby, N., Ford, J., Harries, J., Wilson, L., Webber, M., & Guscia, R. (2014). Psychosocial-Related Aspects of Work Safety of Disability Support Workers: Commissioned Research Report for SafeWork SA.. South Australia: University of Adelaide. |
| 2012 | Harries, J., Hampel, S., Guscia, R., Wilson, L., & Kirby, N. (2012). Evaluation Report of the Autism SA and Telstra Foundation iModeling Social Groups Project: Final Report 2009-2011. South Australia: University of Adelaide. |
| 2010 | Kirby, N., Harries, J., Guscia, R., Wilson, L., & Kaippully Chandrasekharan, R. (2010). Disability Support Training and Resource Tool (D-START): Technical Properties Report.. South Australia: University of Adelaide. |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2008 | Harries, J. A. (2008). Support Needs Assessment for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: An Investigation of the Nature of the Support Needs Construct and Disability Factors that Impact on Support Needs.. (PhD Thesis, University of Adelaide). |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2022 | External Supervisor | 24-7 Safety Climate: Developing a Brief 24-Item, Seven Dimension Measure of Work Safety Climate for Monitoring and Remediating Safety Concerns | Doctor of Philosophy with Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Denvar Steven Summers |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | Perceptions of a supported employment service from individuals with disability and their family members/caregivers. | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Thomas Melios-Traver |
| 2021 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | An evaluation of retirement planning service delivery for workers in a disability organisation providing supported employment. | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Juanita Bansal |
| 2021 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | An evaluation of supported accommodationservice delivery for workers in a disability organisation providing supported employment. | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Susanne Baltssen |
| 2020 - 2020 | Co-Supervisor | Factors Impacting Safety Voice Intentions in Young Workers | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Cathryn Robinson |
| 2019 - 2019 | Co-Supervisor | Personality and person/organisation fit of aged care workers within an Italian-specific aged care environment. | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Carlo Tropiano |
| 2017 - 2018 | Co-Supervisor | Development of a Safety Climate Measure that can be used as a monitoring tool in organisations | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Claire Jarrett |
| 2016 - 2017 | Co-Supervisor | Personality assessment and the prediction of future job performance | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Isla Reid-Dicks |
| 2016 - 2016 | Co-Supervisor | Measuring workplace safety climate in terms of its key components | University of Adelaide | Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science | Honours | - | Cassandra Heffernan |
| 2015 - 2016 | Co-Supervisor | Evaluation of the Implementation of Safety Related Procedures for Disability Support Workers | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Chanel Nesci |
| 2014 - 2015 | Co-Supervisor | Exploring the Utility of FFM-Based Personality Assessment in Personnel Selection for Aged Care Workers | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Wen F. Yan |
| 2013 - 2013 | Co-Supervisor | Exploring the Generalisation of a Group-Based Social Skills Video Modeling Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Teacher’s Perspective | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Benjamin L. Carnell |
| 2013 - 2013 | Co-Supervisor | Parental Perceptions of Sibling Relationships in Families Raising a Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Needs and Wellbeing of the Siblings | University of Adelaide | Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychology | Honours | - | Li Leng Tan |
| 2013 - 2013 | Co-Supervisor | Factors Affecting Social Skill Maintenance Following a Group-Based Video Modelling Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) | University of Adelaide | Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychology | Honours | - | Sophie Ward |
| 2009 - 2009 | Principal Supervisor | Evaluating Caregivers’ Support Needs Ratings for Individuals with Intellectual Disability | University of Adelaide | Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychology | Honours | - | Joseph Miller |
| 2008 - 2008 | Co-Supervisor | Teaching social skills to children with autism: Using video modeling in a group setting | University of Adelaide | Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) | Master | - | Sophie Hampel |
| 2007 - 2007 | Co-Supervisor | Exploring the Training Needs and Capabilities of People with an Intellectual Disability: The Need for Formalised Assessment. | University of Adelaide | Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychology | Honours | - | Sophie Hampel |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | Autism SA Professional Practice Committee | Australia |
| 2003 - ongoing | Member | Australian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) | Australia |
| 2003 - ongoing | Member | American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). | - |
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