Overview
Background
Dr Stefanie Plage is a Research Fellow with the Life Course Centre at the School of Social Science at UQ. Her expertise is in qualitative research methods, including longitudinal and visual methods. Her research interests span the sociology of emotions, disadvantage and health and illness. Stefanie has taught introductory and advanced courses in sociology and medical sociology, research design and qualitative inquiry, including the use of software for qualitative research (i.e. NVivo). Her work is multi-disciplinary. She completed her PhD at the Centre for Social Research in Health at The University of New South Wales. In her study she employed a mix of longitudinal qualitative interviews and visual elicitation methods to explore the lived experience of people with cancer. Currently, her research seeks to understand and improve the interactions of families experiencing social disadvantage with the social and health care systems.
Availability
- Dr Stefanie Plage is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework), University of Essex
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Research interests
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Sociology of Health and Illness
Health and homelessness
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Sociology of Health and Illness
Lived experience of chronic illness and cancer
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Sociology of Health and Illness
Educational inclusion, participation and outcomes of children with cancer
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Climbing, stalling, falling: how people experiencing housing instability anticipate their futures
Plage, Stefanie, Stambe, Rose-Marie, Parsell, Cameron and Kuskoff, Ella (2023). Climbing, stalling, falling: how people experiencing housing instability anticipate their futures. XX ISA World Congress of Sociology, Melbourne, Australia, 25 June-1 July 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Of good mothers and violent fathers: findings from the keeping families together evaluation
Kuskoff, Ella, Parsell, Cameron, Plage, Stefanie, Perales, Francisco and Ablaza, Christine (2023). Of good mothers and violent fathers: findings from the keeping families together evaluation. Single parenting, co-parenting, and post-separation families: challenges and opportunities in times of crisis, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 23 June 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Social science as social action to address inequalities
Staines, Zoe, Smith, Kiah, Plage, Stefanie, Nahar Lata, Lutfun, Fay, Suzanna, Zheng, Zhaoxi, Simpson Reeves, Laura, Beazley, Helen, Kuskoff, Ella, Clarke, Andrew, McGowan, Glenys, Shevellar, Lynda and Prangnell, Jonathan (2023). Social science as social action to address inequalities. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 59 (1), 108-127. doi: 10.1002/ajs4.272
2023
Other Outputs
An empirical study of the Park Hotel Homelessness Response: a report for the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland
Stambe, Rose, Ablaza, Christine (Tin), Parsell, Cameron, Robinson, Richard, Plage, Stefanie and Kuskoff, Ella (2023). An empirical study of the Park Hotel Homelessness Response: a report for the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Permanent supportive housing: A ten-year study of entries and exits
Parsell, Cameron, Perales, Francisco, Kuskoff, Ella, Stambe, Rose and Plage, Stefanie (2023). Permanent supportive housing: A ten-year study of entries and exits. LCC Working Paper Series. 2023-05. Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/c46109d
2023
Other Outputs
Program evaluation on the characteristics of specialist psychosocial mental health support programs for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds in Queensland Final Report
Olson, Rebecca, Cordeiro da Costa, Nathalia, Plage, Stefanie, Dune, Tinashe and Setchell, Jenny (2023). Program evaluation on the characteristics of specialist psychosocial mental health support programs for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds in Queensland Final Report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: SocioHealthLab and Queensland Health.
2023
Other Outputs
Health home hope: a photographic exhibition on housing and health
Plage, Stefanie, Perrier, Robert, Bubenik, Andrea, Baker, Kirsten, Stambe, Rose-Marie, Kuskoff, Ella and Parsell, Cameron (2023). Health home hope: a photographic exhibition on housing and health. West End, Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Brisbane Common Ground: analyses of tenancy sustainment and exits
Parsell, Cameron, Perales, Francisco, Kuskoff, Ella, Stambe, Rose and Plage, Stefanie (2023). Brisbane Common Ground: analyses of tenancy sustainment and exits. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
A survey of the people contributing to the St Vincent De Paul Society Queensland
Parsell, Cameron, Perales, Francisco, Kuskoff, Ella, Robinson, Richard, Ablaza, Christine, Plage, Stefanie and Stambe, Rose (2023). A survey of the people contributing to the St Vincent De Paul Society Queensland. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Staying safe, feeling welcome, being seen: how spatio-temporal configurations affect relations of care at an inclusive health and wellness centre
Stefanie Plage, Kirsten Baker, Cameron Parsell, Rose-Marie Stambe, Ella Kuskoff and Arif Mansuri (2023). Staying safe, feeling welcome, being seen: how spatio-temporal configurations affect relations of care at an inclusive health and wellness centre. LCC Working Paper Series. 2023-03. Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland Australia . doi: 10.14264/1540b42
2023
Other Outputs
An empirical study of Micah Project's Street to Home program
Stambe, Rose, Ablaza, Christine, Plage, Stefanie, Kuskoff, Ella, Perales, Francisco and Parsell, Cameron (2023). An empirical study of Micah Project's Street to Home program. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Staying Safe, Feeling Welcome, Being Seen: How Spatio-Temporal Configurations Affect Relations of Care at an Inclusive Health and Wellness Centre
Plage, Stefanie, Baker, Kirsten, Parsell, Cameron, Stambe, Rose-Marie, Kuskoff, Ella and Mansuri, Arif (2023). Staying Safe, Feeling Welcome, Being Seen: How Spatio-Temporal Configurations Affect Relations of Care at an Inclusive Health and Wellness Centre. LCC Working Paper Series. 2023-03. ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course.
2022
Other Outputs
Experiences and exits: Living at the Park Hotel and moving out
Stambe, Rose, Ablaza, Christine, Parsell, Cameron, Plage, Stefanie and Kuskoff, Ella (2022). Experiences and exits: Living at the Park Hotel and moving out. The Park Hotel Series Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2022
Conference Publication
'Vertical cruise ships?’ – a narrative analysis of maritime, hotel and residential quarantine in Australian news media
Plage, Stefanie and Kuskoff, Ella (2022). 'Vertical cruise ships?’ – a narrative analysis of maritime, hotel and residential quarantine in Australian news media. TASA Annual Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 28 November-2 December 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Staying safe, feeling welcome, being seen: How spatio-temporal configurations affect relations of care at an inclusive health and wellness clinic
Plage, Stefanie, Baker, Kirsten, Parsell, Cameron, Stambe, Rose-Marie, Kuskoff, Ella and Mansuri, Arif (2022). Staying safe, feeling welcome, being seen: How spatio-temporal configurations affect relations of care at an inclusive health and wellness clinic. TASA Annual Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 28 November-2 December 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Combining participant-produced photography and storytelling to explore health among people experiencing homelessness
Plage, Stefanie (2022). Combining participant-produced photography and storytelling to explore health among people experiencing homelessness. PhotoVoice Past, Present, Future, Online, 20-22 October 2022.
2022
Other Outputs
Pathways out of homelessness grant program: An evaluation report
Stambe, Rose, Albaza, Christine, Plage, Stefanie, Kuskoff, Ella, Perales, Francisco and Parsell, Cameron (2022). Pathways out of homelessness grant program: An evaluation report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2022
Other Outputs
Pathways and profiles: getting to know the Park Hotel clients
Stambe, Rose, Ablaza, Christine (Tin), Parsell, Cameron, Plage, Stefanie and Kuskoff, Ella (2022). Pathways and profiles: getting to know the Park Hotel clients. The Park Hotel Series Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2022
Journal Article
Connection, connectivity and choice: Learning during COVID ‐19 restrictions across mainstream schools and Flexible Learning Programmes in Australia
Plage, Stefanie, Cook, Stephanie, Povey, Jenny, Rudling, Emily, te Riele, Kitty, McDaid, Lisa and Western, Mark (2022). Connection, connectivity and choice: Learning during COVID ‐19 restrictions across mainstream schools and Flexible Learning Programmes in Australia. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 00 (1), 212-231. doi: 10.1002/ajs4.228
2022
Other Outputs
The Park Hotel: understanding the service delivery model
Stambe, Rose, Parsell, Cameron, Kuskoff, Ella, Plage, Stefanie and Ablaza, Christine (Tin) (2022). The Park Hotel: understanding the service delivery model. The Park Hotel Series Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Stefanie Plage is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring wellbeing in young people treated for cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Mitchell, Dr Jemma Venables
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring wellbeing in young people treated for cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Mitchell, Dr Jemma Venables
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Doctor Philosophy
Beyond pathology: (re)conceptualising distress in physiotherapy and chronic low back pain care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Rebecca Olson
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Doctor Philosophy
Online Dating Experiences of Cancer Survivors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mair Underwood, Associate Professor Rebecca Olson
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Doctor Philosophy
Documenting and working through loss and grief from climate change in the Cook Islands
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jenny Munro
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Doctor Philosophy
Online Dating Experiences of Cancer Survivors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mair Underwood, Associate Professor Rebecca Olson
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Doctor Philosophy
Online Dating Experiences of Cancer Survivors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mair Underwood, Associate Professor Rebecca Olson
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring how physiotherapists navigate distress in low back pain care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Rebecca Olson
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Doctor Philosophy
Online Dating Experiences of Cancer Survivors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mair Underwood, Associate Professor Rebecca Olson
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