Overview
Background
Dr Natalie Thomas is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research. Natalie's background is in criminology, and her work focuses broadly on the intersections of health and justice and the application of social science research methods to program evaluation. She completed her PhD through the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University. Her research interests include alcohol and other drug regulation and policy, criminal justice policy and programs, qualitative and mixed methods research, program evaluation and evidence reviews.
Availability
- Dr Natalie Thomas is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Works
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2025
Journal Article
‘I thought I was screwed before I started that program’: The impact on self-belief of the Peace Education Program at Adelaide Women’s Prison
Turner, Anne, Menih, Helena and Thomas, Natalie (2025). ‘I thought I was screwed before I started that program’: The impact on self-belief of the Peace Education Program at Adelaide Women’s Prison. Criminology and Criminal Justice. doi: 10.1177/17488958251318643
2024
Other Outputs
Queensland drug trends 2024: key findings from the the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews
Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine, Thomas, Natalie, Barber, Tayla and Salom, Caroline (2024). Queensland drug trends 2024: key findings from the the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews. Sydney, NSW Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW.
2024
Other Outputs
Queensland Drug Trends 2024: key findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) interviews
Daly, Catherine, Juckel, Jennifer, Thomas, Natalie, Barber, Tayla and Salom, Caroline (2024). Queensland Drug Trends 2024: key findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) interviews. Sydney, NSW Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
2024
Conference Publication
Drug checking services evaluation and monitoring: a rapid review
Juckel, Jennifer, Thomas, Natalie, Barber, Tayla and Salom, Caroline (2024). Drug checking services evaluation and monitoring: a rapid review. Australian Professional Society for Alcohol and other Drugs, Canberra, ACT Australia, 30 October-2 November 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
2024
Conference Publication
Evaluating the Queensland drug checking services: framework and methodology
Salom, C., Thomas, N., Olsen, A., Bruno, R., Peacock, A., Juckel, J., Barber, T., Kocar, S., Robinson, M., Connor, J. and Hides, L. (2024). Evaluating the Queensland drug checking services: framework and methodology. Australian Professional Society for Alcohol and other Drugs, Canberra, ACT Australia, 30 October-2 November 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
2024
Journal Article
Naloxone cascade of care among people who regularly inject drugs in Australia, 2020–2022
Akhurst, Jane, Price, Olivia, Sutherland, Rachel, Gibbs, Daisy, Dietze, Paul, Bruno, Raimondo, Agramunt, Seraina, Colledge-Frisby, Samantha, Lenton, Simon, Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie and Peacock, Amy (2024). Naloxone cascade of care among people who regularly inject drugs in Australia, 2020–2022. International Journal of Drug Policy, 133 104572. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104572
2024
Conference Publication
Microdosing among people who regularly use ecstasy and other stimulants in Australia
Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine, Wilson, Yalei and Bruno, Raimondo (2024). Microdosing among people who regularly use ecstasy and other stimulants in Australia. Lisbon Addictions 2024, Lisbon, Portugal, 22-25 October 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
GAME On! A gap analysis of evidence for men’s health in Australia
McGraw, Jacquie, Campbell, Alice, Thomas, Natalie, Austerberry, Sophie, Taylor, Danielle, Porter, Dave, Hitches, Elizabeth, Kennedy, Elizabeth and Robinson, Mark (2024). GAME On! A gap analysis of evidence for men’s health in Australia. Australian Public Health Conference 2024, Perth, WA Australia, 17-19 September 2024.
2024
Other Outputs
Trends in mental health problems and mental health treatment attendance among a sample of people who regularly inject drugs in Australia, 2019-2023
Thomas, Natalie, McLachlan, Jerissa, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine and Salom, Caroline (2024). Trends in mental health problems and mental health treatment attendance among a sample of people who regularly inject drugs in Australia, 2019-2023. Australian Drug Trends Series Sydney, NSW Australia: University of New South Wales.
2024
Journal Article
Cannabis use, perceived problems and the contemplation of reducing or quitting: a cross-sectional survey for vocational students
Lostedt, Jasmin, Stolt, Minna, Niemelä, Solja, Pasanen, Miko, Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie, Kannussaari, Kim and Mishina, Kaisa (2024). Cannabis use, perceived problems and the contemplation of reducing or quitting: a cross-sectional survey for vocational students. Journal of Substance Use. doi: 10.1080/14659891.2024.2356572
2024
Journal Article
Inner peace: evaluating a complementary program promoting intra-personal peace at Adelaide women's prison, Australia
Turner, Anne, Thomas, Natalie, Menih, Helena and Collins, Anthony (2024). Inner peace: evaluating a complementary program promoting intra-personal peace at Adelaide women's prison, Australia. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. doi: 10.1177/0306624X241246099
2024
Other Outputs
Evaluation Plan: Evaluation of the Expanded Police Drug Diversion Program
Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie, Kocar, Sebastian, Lilly, Kieren, Campbell, Gabrielle and Marrington, Shelby (2024). Evaluation Plan: Evaluation of the Expanded Police Drug Diversion Program. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2024
Other Outputs
Gap analysis of evidence for male health: men’s health interventions - highlights and key findings visual summary
Robinson, M., Thomas, N., Austerberry, S., Taylor, D., McGraw, J., Campbell, A., Nuttall, G., Hitches, E., Kennedy, E. and Porter, D. (2024). Gap analysis of evidence for male health: men’s health interventions - highlights and key findings visual summary. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2024
Other Outputs
Gap analysis of evidence for male health policy and strategy review highlights and key findings visual summary
McGraw, J., Kennedy, E., Nuttall, G., Robinson, M., Campbell, A., Thomas, N., Austerberry, S., Taylor, D., Porter, D. and Hitches, E. (2024). Gap analysis of evidence for male health policy and strategy review highlights and key findings visual summary. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2024
Other Outputs
Interim Report: Evaluation of Queensland Drug Checking Services
Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie, Kocar, Sebastian, Lilly, Kieren, Barber, Tayla, Juckel, Jennifer, Peacock, Amy, Bruno, Raimondo and Olsen, Anna (2024). Interim Report: Evaluation of Queensland Drug Checking Services. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2024
Other Outputs
Gap analysis of evidence for male health: data review highlights and key findings visual summary
Campbell, A., Robinson, M., Taylor, D., Nuttall, G., McGraw, J., Thomas, N., Austerberry, S., Porter, D., Hitches, E. and Kennedy, E. (2024). Gap analysis of evidence for male health: data review highlights and key findings visual summary. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2024
Other Outputs
Australian Drug Trends 2024: Key Findings from the National Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) Interviews
Sutherland, Rachel, Karlsson, Antonia, Chandrasena, Udesha, Tayeb, Haniene, Price, Olivia, Bruno, Raimondo, Dietze, Paul, Lenton, Simon, Salom, Caroline, Radke, Sophie, Vella-Horne, Dylan, Haywood, Sophie, Daly, Catherine, Thomas, Natalie, Degenhardt, Louisa, Farrell, Michael and Peacock, Amy (2024). Australian Drug Trends 2024: Key Findings from the National Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) Interviews. Sydney, NSW Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales.
2024
Other Outputs
Gap Analysis of Evidence for Male Health: a review of men's health data, policies and strategies, and interventions in Australia
Robinson, M., McGraw, J., Campbell, A., Thomas, N., Austerberry, S., Taylor, D., Porter, D., Hitches, E. and Kennedy, E. (2024). Gap Analysis of Evidence for Male Health: a review of men's health data, policies and strategies, and interventions in Australia. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2024
Other Outputs
Drug-related driving and roadside drug testing among a sample of people who regularly use ecstasy and/or other illicit stimulants in Brisbane/Gold Coast, 2008-2023
Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie, Daly, Catherine and Juckel, Jennifer (2024). Drug-related driving and roadside drug testing among a sample of people who regularly use ecstasy and/or other illicit stimulants in Brisbane/Gold Coast, 2008-2023. Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales.
2024
Other Outputs
Men’s health interventions in Australia: evidence and gap map
Robinson, M., Thomas, N., Taylor D., Austerberry, S., Nuttall, L., McGraw, J., Campbell, A., Porter, D., Hitches, E. and Kennedy, E. (2024). Men’s health interventions in Australia: evidence and gap map. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Learning from the opioid crisis - Preventing the proliferation of prescription stimulant for non-medical use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing violent extremist risk assessment practices: an international comparison.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Suzanna Fay, Associate Professor Caroline Salom
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the relationship between methamphetamine use and undiagnosed and/or untreated attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) within the Queensland correctional population
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Caroline Salom
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