Belinda Flanagan is the Head of the School of Paramedicine and Associate Dean managing the University of Tasmania's Sydney campus. With 16 years of experience as an academic in the tertiary sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her roles.
Belinda is a Registered Paramedic and a Registered Nurse/Midwife, with her research focusing on healthcare delivery in low-resource settings, obstetrics and neonatal care, grief and bereavement, and public health. She is deeply committed to addressing global health challenges and advancing healthcare education.
Beyond her university responsibilities, Belinda is actively involved in humanitarian work with NGOs in low-income countries. She has contributed to projects in Africa, Nepal, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea (PNG). Belinda’s extensive experience and dedication to improving health outcomes in underserved communities underpin her contributions to both academia and global health initiatives.
Area of research: Paramedicine, nursing, midwifery, patient experience, learning and teaching, public health, models of care, clinical guideline, maternal and child health, health care delivery low resource settings.
Are you currently taking students? Yes
What supervision can you provide? Honours, Masters, PhD, Primary supervisor, Co-supervisor
Supervision approach: My approach to student supervision is built on support, organisation, transparency, and responsiveness. I create a safe, inclusive space where students feel comfortable seeking guidance, tailoring support to individual needs while fostering critical thinking and professional growth. Clear expectations, structured timelines, and regular check-ins ensure steady progress, while open communication and timely feedback provide clarity. I remain adaptable to changing needs, offering proactive guidance on academic, wellbeing, and career concerns. This approach ensures students feel valued, engaged, and well-prepared for their future.
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The College is the peak professional body representing and supporting paramedics and student paramedics across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand since 1973.
The College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and sea in which we live and work, we recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and culture and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
The College acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
