Overview
Background
Associate Professor Geoff Argus is the Director of Rural Health for the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. He is a nationally recognised leader in rural health with a career spanning over 20 years as a clinician, health leader and academic. A/Prof Argus has served as the National Rural Health Deputy Commissioner with the Commonwealth Government and Board Director with the Australian Rural Health Education Network and the National Rural Health Alliance.
From 2017 to 2025, led the establishment, growth and expansion of Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH), a University Department of Rural Health, that operates as a partnership between UQ, the University of Southern Queensland, Darling Downs Health and South West Hospital and Health Service. In 2022, SQRH was awarded $5M under the Rural Health Mutlidisciplinary Training Program to establish a rural allied health training hub in St George Queensland and an aged care training hub in Chinchilla, Queensland.
A/Prof Argus holds qualifications in Clinical Psychology and Public Health with research interests in rural health workforce planning and development, rural health education and training strategies, innovative rural health service delivery models and health issues directly impacting rural communities.
Availability
- Associate Professor Geoff Argus is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Psychology), University of Southern Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Psychology (Clinical), University of Southern Queensland
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, The University of Queensland
- Fellow, APS College of Clinical Psychologists, APS College of Clinical Psychologists
- Alumni, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Member, Australian Psychological Society, Australian Psychological Society
Works
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2023
Journal Article
The rural and interprofessional education and collaborative practice interface: Findings from a qualitative study
Martin, Priya, Argus, Geoff, Ford, Martelle, Barnett, Tessa, Graham, Nicola and Hill, Anne (2023). The rural and interprofessional education and collaborative practice interface: Findings from a qualitative study. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 38 (1), 1-4. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2023.2232400
2023
Conference Publication
Creating Rural Immersion Placement Program – Allied Health (RIPPAH) student experiences is a RIPPAH solution to the allied health workforce maldistribution in Australia
Barnes, Rhiannon, Wassman, Helen, Gavaghan, Belinda, Argus, Geoff, Newman, Cristal, Tutt, Joanna, Shardlow, Kassie, Baker, Lisa, Heal, Courtney, Middleton, Kirsten and McBride, Liza-Jane (2023). Creating Rural Immersion Placement Program – Allied Health (RIPPAH) student experiences is a RIPPAH solution to the allied health workforce maldistribution in Australia. Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 26-29 June 2023. ANZAHPE.
2023
Journal Article
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student supervision and education in health care settings: A state-wide survey of health care workers
Martin, Priya, Hulme, Adam, Fallon, Tony, Kumar, Saravana, McGrail, Matthew, Argus, Geoff, Gurney, Tiana and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2023). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student supervision and education in health care settings: A state-wide survey of health care workers. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 31 (3), 484-492. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12969
2023
Journal Article
Comparing outcomes of an innovative interprofessional student placement model to standard placement models in rural healthcare settings
Martin, Priya, Ford, Martelle, Hill, Anne, Argus, Geoff, Graham, Nicola and Browne, Matthew (2023). Comparing outcomes of an innovative interprofessional student placement model to standard placement models in rural healthcare settings. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 37 (5), 767-773. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2023.2166906
2022
Conference Publication
Clinical supervision of students in rural healthcare settings at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: supervisor perspectives
Martin, P., Argus, G., Kumar, S. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. (2022). Clinical supervision of students in rural healthcare settings at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: supervisor perspectives. Health Services Research Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 30 November 2022.
2022
Journal Article
The need for a complex systems approach in rural health research
Hulme, Adam, Thompson, Jason, Brown, Andrew and Argus, Geoff (2022). The need for a complex systems approach in rural health research. BMJ Open, 12 (10) e064646, e064646. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064646
2022
Journal Article
A novel interprofessional education and supervision student placement model: student and clinical educator perspectives and experiences
Martin, Priya, Hill, Anne, Ford, Martelle, Barnett, Tessa, Graham, Nicky and Argus, Geoff (2022). A novel interprofessional education and supervision student placement model: student and clinical educator perspectives and experiences. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (17) 10734, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191710734
2022
Conference Publication
The RIPES model of interprofessional placements: student and clinical educator experiences
Martin, P., Hill, A., Barnett, T., Argus, G., Graham, N. and Ford, M. (2022). The RIPES model of interprofessional placements: student and clinical educator experiences. National Rural Health Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 August 2022.
2022
Journal Article
The transformation of a student-led health clinic in rural Australia from a face-to-face service to a telehealth model: Evaluation of student and client experiences during a COVID-19 driven transition
Walker, C, Forbes, R, Osborn, D, Lewis, P.A, Cottrell, N, Peek, S and Argus, G (2022). The transformation of a student-led health clinic in rural Australia from a face-to-face service to a telehealth model: Evaluation of student and client experiences during a COVID-19 driven transition. Focus on Health Professional Education, 23 (2), 79-92. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v23i2.554
2022
Journal Article
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical supervision of healthcare students in rural settings: a qualitative study
Martin, Priya, Lizarondo, Lucylynn, Argus, Geoff, Kumar, Saravana and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical supervision of healthcare students in rural settings: a qualitative study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (9) 5555, 5555. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19095555
2022
Journal Article
Rebooting effective clinical supervision practices to support healthcare workers through and following the COVID-19 pandemic
Martin, Priya, Kumar, Saravana, Tian, Esther, Argus, Geoff, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Lizarondo, Lucylynn, Gurney, Tiana and Snowdon, David (2022). Rebooting effective clinical supervision practices to support healthcare workers through and following the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 34 (2) mzac030. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzac030
2022
Journal Article
Perceptions, concerns and reported behaviours in response to the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote Australian communities
Argus, Geoff, Walker, Clara, Baratiny, Genevieve, Cotter, Nicola and Fallon, Tony (2022). Perceptions, concerns and reported behaviours in response to the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote Australian communities. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 30 (3), 352-362. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12842
2022
Journal Article
Impact of COVID‐19 on rural and remote student placements in Australia: A national study
Hoang, Ha, Jessup, Belinda, Obamiro, Kehinde, Bourke, Lisa, Hellwege, Barbara, Podubinski, Tegan, Heaney, Susan, Sheepway, Lyndal, Farthing, Annie, Rasiah, Rohan, Fitzroy, Robyn, Jatrana, Santosh, Argus, Geoff and Knight, Sabina (2022). Impact of COVID‐19 on rural and remote student placements in Australia: A national study. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 30 (2), 197-207. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12836
2022
Conference Publication
Implementing a novel interprofessional student placement model: considerations for sustainability
Martin, P., Graham, N., Hill, A. and Argus, G. (2022). Implementing a novel interprofessional student placement model: considerations for sustainability. DDHIRC Research Symposium, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, 4 November.
2022
Conference Publication
The RIPES model of interprofessional placements: student and clinical educator experiences
Martin, P., Hill, A., Barnett, T., Argus, G., Graham, N. and Ford, M. (2022). The RIPES model of interprofessional placements: student and clinical educator experiences. National Rural Health Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 August 2022.
2021
Conference Publication
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on staff and student clinical supervision in rural health settings
Martin, P., Argus, G., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Kumar, S. and Lizarondo, L. (2021). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on staff and student clinical supervision in rural health settings. USQ Nursing and Midwifery Research Showcase, Toowoomba, QLD Australia, 25 November 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
An innovative interprofessional education and supervision model of student placement: development to sustainability
Martin, P., Hill, A., Argus, G., Ford, M. and Graham, N. (2021). An innovative interprofessional education and supervision model of student placement: development to sustainability. IPE Showcase: Sustaining interprofessional innovation and momentum in 2021, Auckland, New Zealand/Virtual, 19 November 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
An innovative interprofessional education and supervision model of student placement: development to sustainability
Martin, P., Hill, A., Argus, G., Ford, M. and Graham, N. (2021). An innovative interprofessional education and supervision model of student placement: development to sustainability. IPE Showcase: Sustaining interprofessional innovation and momentum in 2021, Auckland, New Zealand/Virtual, 19 November 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Silver linings reported by Australians experiencing public health restrictions during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative report
Campbell, Narelle, Thompson, Sandra C., Tynan, Anna, Townsin, Louise, Booker, Lauren A. and Argus, Geoff (2021). Silver linings reported by Australians experiencing public health restrictions during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative report. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (21) 11406, 11406. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182111406
2021
Journal Article
Australians’ Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Advantages and Challenges of Scaling Up Qualitative Research Using Large-Scale Rapid Analysis and Building Research Capacity Across Rural Australia
Rolf, Floraidh, Campbell, Narelle, Thompson, Sandra and Argus, Geoff (2021). Australians’ Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Advantages and Challenges of Scaling Up Qualitative Research Using Large-Scale Rapid Analysis and Building Research Capacity Across Rural Australia. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20 16094069211051937, 160940692110519. doi: 10.1177/16094069211051937
Funding
Current funding
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