Professor Karen Nankervis
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Karen Nankervis

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Professor Karen Nankervis is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Education Education systems Health Sciences Higher education Human Society People with disability Policy and administration Specialist studies in education

Qualifications

  • Certificate, unknown
  • Certificate of Mental Health Nursing, unknown
  • Bachelor of Education, La Trobe University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, La Trobe University

Research interests

  • Positive Behaviour Support

    Assessment and development of quality of positive behaviour support plans, effective positive behaviour supports

  • Forensic disability

    Assessment, treatment and supports for people with intellectual disability who offend

  • Genomics and disability

    The ethical, legal and social issues of genomics for people with lived experience of disability

  • Relinquishment of children with disabilities

    The early identification and support for families at risk of relinquishing the care of their child with disability

  • Reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices

    Evidence-based approaches to the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices with children and adults across settings, as well as safeguarding mechanisms

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60 works between 2001 and 2024
All (60) Journal Article (20) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (30) Other Outputs (6)

1 - 20 of 60 works

2024

Journal Article

A positive behaviour support practice framework for disability and community services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practices

Fisher, Alinka, Louise, Kymberly, Dobek, Monika, McRae, Jo, Clissold, Maverick, Reschke, Katrina, Fox, Russell, Leif, Erin, Vassos, Maria, Ellis, Jane, Annear, Katharine, Figueiredo, Sessina, Cubis, Lee, Cheung, Sau Chi, Spicer, Matthew, Nankervis, Karen, McVilly, Keith and Freeman, Rachel (2024). A positive behaviour support practice framework for disability and community services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practices. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2402079

A positive behaviour support practice framework for disability and community services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practices

2023

Journal Article

The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications

Vassos, Maria, Faragher, Rhonda, Nankervis, Karen, Breedt, Radostina, Boyle, Fran, Smith, Simon and Kelly, Jo (2023). The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 8 (1), 151-166. doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00362-1

The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications

2023

Journal Article

Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey

Yanes, Tatiane, Nathan, Vaishnavi, Wallingford, Courtney, Faragher, Rhonda, Nankervis, Karen, Jacobs, Chris, Vassos, Maria, Boyle, Fran, Carroll, Annemaree, Smith, Simon and McInerney‐Leo, Aideen (2023). Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 33 (4), 1-12. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1788

Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey

2023

Conference Publication

Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice

Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2023). Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice. DSW Conference 2023, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-14 June 2023.

Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice

2023

Journal Article

Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?

Vassos, M., Carberry, T., Davis, F., Wardale, S. and Nankervis, K. (2023). Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 67 (5), 488-497. doi: 10.1111/jir.13020

Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?

2023

Journal Article

‘Environments of concern’: reframing challenging behaviour within a human rights approach

Jorgensen, Mikaela, Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2023). ‘Environments of concern’: reframing challenging behaviour within a human rights approach. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69 (1), 95-100. doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2118513

‘Environments of concern’: reframing challenging behaviour within a human rights approach

2022

Conference Publication

How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective

Vassos, Maria and Nankervis, Karen (2022). How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective. DSW Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-15 June 2022.

How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective

2022

Conference Publication

How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.

Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2022). How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.. DSW Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-15 June 2022.

How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.

2021

Journal Article

Applying the CRPD to people with intellectual and developmental disability with behaviors of concern during COVID-19

Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2021). Applying the CRPD to people with intellectual and developmental disability with behaviors of concern during COVID-19. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 18 (3) jppi.12374, 197-202. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12374

Applying the CRPD to people with intellectual and developmental disability with behaviors of concern during COVID-19

2019

Journal Article

Interactions of Residents Who Have Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours

Nankervis, Karen, Ashman, Adrian, Weekes, Alysia and Carroll, Michael (2019). Interactions of Residents Who Have Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours. International Journal of Disability Development and Education, 67 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2019.1678742

Interactions of Residents Who Have Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours

2019

Book Chapter

Agencies and professions in the provision of care

Nankervis, Karen L. and Vassos, Maria V. (2019). Agencies and professions in the provision of care. Handbook of intellectual disabilities: integrating theory, research, and practice. (pp. 201-217) edited by Johnny L. Matson. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-20843-1_13

Agencies and professions in the provision of care

2019

Journal Article

Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Gavidia-Payne, Susana and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3 (3), 267-280. doi: 10.1007/s41252-019-00108-y

Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study

2019

Other Outputs

Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role

Vassos, Maria V., Nankervis, Karen L. and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17156.35206

Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role

2019

Journal Article

Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 16 (1), 67-77. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12281

Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate

2019

Conference Publication

The affective impact of inclusive secondary mathematics for learners with Down syndrome: "I just love it!"

Faragher, Rhonda, Beswick, Kim, Cuskelly, Monica and Nankervis, Karen (2019). The affective impact of inclusive secondary mathematics for learners with Down syndrome: "I just love it!". Mathematics Education Research: Impacting Practice (Proceedings of the 42nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia), Perth, WA Australia, 1-4 July 2019. Perth: MERGA.

The affective impact of inclusive secondary mathematics for learners with Down syndrome: "I just love it!"

2018

Journal Article

Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial

Young, J T, Davis, F J, Wardale, S, Vassos, M, van Dooren, K, Nankervis, K and Lennox, N G (2018). Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62 (2), 126-139. doi: 10.1111/jir.12468

Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial

2018

Conference Publication

The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation

Vassos, M. and Nankervis, K. (2018). The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation. 5th International IASSIDD Europe Congress, Athens, Greece, 17-20 July 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jar.12481

The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation

2017

Journal Article

Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2017). Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 44 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2017.1310818

Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?

2016

Journal Article

The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans

Wardale, Simon, Davis, Fiona, Vassos, Maria and Nankervis, Karen (2016). The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 43 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2016.1254736

The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans

2016

Conference Publication

The development of the Early Response Tool: A brief history

Steel, L., Brown, R., Nankervis, K. and Vassos, M. (2016). The development of the Early Response Tool: A brief history. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

The development of the Early Response Tool: A brief history

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Keeping prep-aged students engaged at school: Creating a preventative pathway for eliminating school disciplinary absences and restrictive practices
    Education Horizon
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Equity and Excellence: Behaviour review tools for Queensland State Schools
    Queensland Department of Education
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    The Right Direction - Strengthening participant and provider connections to improve behaviour support outcomes (administered by The University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2024
    Enabling Behaviour Support Practitioners to meet behaviour support practice standards and registration obligations (NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission grant)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    'We need to talk' : Genomics and disability
    MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission, Project Grant administered by AusIndustry
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    The RAPID (Reducing Antipsychotics in People with Intellectual Disability) study
    Endeavour Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    An evaluation of the Early Response Tool for families at risk of Relinquishment
    Queensland Department of Communities Child Safety and Disability Services
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Yooralla Partnership: Defining the role of the direct support worker, and Parental relinquishment of care
    Yooralla
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Centre of Excellence for Behaviour Support (CEBS) Strategic Projects
    Queensland Department of Communities (Disability and Community Care Services)
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Interactions that facilitate positive life events for people with intellectual disability
    APEX Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Ltd (AFRID)
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Karen Nankervis is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Curriculum Connection - Outdoor Learning: school camps and experiences of students with Autism

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Active engagement of people with disability in genomic research: honouring their knowledge and perspectives in creating recommendations and evaluation framework for designing value enhanced participatory research.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The effects of Tier 1 Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices on student behaviour and achievement in Queensland primary schools

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Shiralee Poed

  • Doctor Philosophy

    An Appreciative Narrative Inquiry Capturing the Voice of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Views of their Teachers to Explore Engagement and Inclusion in Secondary Schools

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Educational Quality of Life for Students with Disabilities

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher

Completed supervision

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