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Dr Natalie Thomas
Dr

Natalie Thomas

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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

Search Professor Natalie Thomas’s works on UQ eSpace

89 works between 2013 and 2025

61 - 80 of 89 works

2021

Book Chapter

Historical methods in the critical study of drug policy

Thomas, Natalie (2021). Historical methods in the critical study of drug policy. History and crime: a transdisciplinary approach. (pp. 171-188) edited by Thomas J. Kehoe and Jeffrey E. Pfeifer. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing. doi: 10.1108/978-1-80117-698-920211013

Historical methods in the critical study of drug policy

2021

Journal Article

Changes in illicit drug use and markets with the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated restrictions: findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System, 2016‐2020

Price, Olivia, Man, Nicola, Bruno, Raimondo, Dietze, Paul, Salom, Caroline, Lenton, Simon, Grigg, Jodie, Gibbs, Daisy, Wilson, Tanya, Degenhardt, Louisa, Chan, Roanna, Thomas, Natalie and Peacock, Amy (2021). Changes in illicit drug use and markets with the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated restrictions: findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System, 2016‐2020. Addiction, 117 (1) add.15620, 182-194. doi: 10.1111/add.15620

Changes in illicit drug use and markets with the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated restrictions: findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System, 2016‐2020

2021

Journal Article

Negotiating multiple stigmas: substance use in the lives of women experiencing homelessness

Thomas, Natalie and Menih, Helena (2021). Negotiating multiple stigmas: substance use in the lives of women experiencing homelessness. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 20 (5), 2973-2992. doi: 10.1007/s11469-021-00560-9

Negotiating multiple stigmas: substance use in the lives of women experiencing homelessness

2021

Other Outputs

Queensland Drug Trends 2020: key findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews

Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine and Salom, Caroline (2021). Queensland Drug Trends 2020: key findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews. Illicit Drugs Reporting System Sydney, NSW, Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. doi: 10.26190/wgmn-m489

Queensland Drug Trends 2020: key findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews

2021

Other Outputs

Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) Interviews 2021: Background and Methods

Sutherland, Rachel, Karlsson, Antonia, Price, Olivia, Uporova, Julia, Chandrasena, Udesha, Swanton, Rosie, Gibbs, Daisy, Bruno, Raimondo, Dietze, Paul, Lenton, Simon, Salom, Caroline, Grigg, Jodie, Wilson, Yalei, Eddy, Sarah, Hall, Cristal, Daly, Catherine, Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Degenhardt, Louisa, Farrell, Michael and Peacock, Amy (2021). Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) Interviews 2021: Background and Methods. Sydney, NSW Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW .

Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) Interviews 2021: Background and Methods

2021

Other Outputs

Trends in self-reported past year non-fatal overdose and responses to overdose: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System

Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine, Maravilla, Joemer and Salom, Caroline (2021). Trends in self-reported past year non-fatal overdose and responses to overdose: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System. Sydney, Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney.

Trends in self-reported past year non-fatal overdose and responses to overdose: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System

2021

Other Outputs

DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program Evaluation — Literature Review

Thomas, N., Dean, J., Lohan, A., Maravilla, J. C., Salom, C. L. and Boyle, F. M. (2021). DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program Evaluation — Literature Review. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.

DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program Evaluation — Literature Review

2021

Other Outputs

Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) Interviews 2021: Background and Methods

Sutherland, Rachel, Uporova, Julia, Chandrasena, Udesha, Price, Olivia, Karlsson, Antonia, Gibbs, Daisy, Swanton, Rosie, Bruno, Raimondo, Dietze, Paul, Lenton, Simon, Salom, Caroline, Daly, Catherine, Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Agramunt, Seraina, Wilson, Yalei, Woods, Emma, Moon, Christopher, Degenhardt, Louisa, Farrell, Michael and Peacock, Amy (2021). Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) Interviews 2021: Background and Methods. Sydney, NSW Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney.

Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) Interviews 2021: Background and Methods

2021

Other Outputs

Queensland Drug Trends 2020: key findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) interviews

Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine and Salom, Caroline (2021). Queensland Drug Trends 2020: key findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) interviews. Australian Drug Trends Series Sydney, NSW, Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. doi: 10.26190/tn66-c598

Queensland Drug Trends 2020: key findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) interviews

2021

Other Outputs

Trends in nitrous oxide use amongst people who regularly use ecstasy and other illicit stimulants in the Greater Brisbane region, Queensland, 2003-2020

Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine and Salom, Caroline (2021). Trends in nitrous oxide use amongst people who regularly use ecstasy and other illicit stimulants in the Greater Brisbane region, Queensland, 2003-2020. Sydney, Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney.

Trends in nitrous oxide use amongst people who regularly use ecstasy and other illicit stimulants in the Greater Brisbane region, Queensland, 2003-2020

2021

Other Outputs

Australian Drug Trends 2021: Key Findings from the National Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) Interviews

Sutherland, Rachel, Karlsson, Antonia, Price, Olivia, Uporova, Julia, Chandrasena, Udesha, Swanton, Rosie, Gibbs, Daisy, Bruno, Raimondo, Dietze, Paul, Lenton, Simon, Salom, Caroline, Grigg, Jodie, Wilson, Yalei, Eddy, Sarah, Hall, Cristal, Daly, Catherine, Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Degenhardt, Louisa, Farrell, Michael and Peacock, Amy (2021). Australian Drug Trends 2021: Key Findings from the National Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) Interviews. Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney.

Australian Drug Trends 2021: Key Findings from the National Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) Interviews

2021

Journal Article

Problem substances: Temperance and the control of addictive drugs in nineteenth-century australia

Allen, Matthew and Thomas, Natalie (2021). Problem substances: Temperance and the control of addictive drugs in nineteenth-century australia. Social History of Alcohol and Drugs, 35 (1), 3-32. doi: 10.1086/712581

Problem substances: Temperance and the control of addictive drugs in nineteenth-century australia

2021

Other Outputs

Australian Drug Trends 2021: key findings from the National Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews

Sutherland, Rachel, Uporova, Julia, Chandrasena, Udesha, Price, Olivia, Karlsson, Antonia, Gibbs, Daisy, Swanton, Rosie, Bruno, Raimondo, Dietze, Paul, Lenton, Simon, Salom, Caroline, Daly, Catherine, Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Agramunt, Seraina, Wilson, Yalei, Woods, Emma, Moon, Christopher, Degenhardt, Louisa, Farrell, Michael and Peacock, Amy (2021). Australian Drug Trends 2021: key findings from the National Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews. Australian Drug Trends Series Sydney, NSW, Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.

Australian Drug Trends 2021: key findings from the National Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews

2021

Other Outputs

DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program Evaluation Plan

Boyle, F. M., Maravilla, J. C., Dean, J., Lohan, A., Thomas, N. and Salom, C. (2021). DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program Evaluation Plan. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.

DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program Evaluation Plan

2020

Other Outputs

Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot: Interim Report 2

Salom, Caroline, Maravilla, Joemer, Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine, Gisev, Natasa, Peacock, Amy and McDaid, Lisa (2020). Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot: Interim Report 2. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.

Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot: Interim Report 2

2020

Journal Article

The impact of rurality on opioid-related harms: A systematic review of qualitative research

Thomas, Natalie, van de Ven, Katinka and Mulrooney, Kyle J. D. (2020). The impact of rurality on opioid-related harms: A systematic review of qualitative research. International Journal of Drug Policy, 85 102607, 102607. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2019.11.015

The impact of rurality on opioid-related harms: A systematic review of qualitative research

2020

Other Outputs

Impacts of COVID-19 and associated restrictions on people who use illicit stimulants in Queensland: findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System 2020.

Daly, Catherine, Juckel, Jennifer, Thomas, Natalie and Salom, Caroline (2020). Impacts of COVID-19 and associated restrictions on people who use illicit stimulants in Queensland: findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System 2020.. Australian Drug Trends Series Sydney, Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney.

Impacts of COVID-19 and associated restrictions on people who use illicit stimulants in Queensland: findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System 2020.

2020

Other Outputs

Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot Interim Report 1

Salom, Caroline, Maravilla, Joemer, Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Daly, Catherine, Morris, Leith, Gisev, Natasa, Peacock, Amy and McDaid, Lisa (2020). Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot Interim Report 1. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.

Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot Interim Report 1

2020

Other Outputs

Regional trends in drug use in Queensland: report on a pilot study

Thomas, Natalie, Juckel, Jennifer, Barber, Tayla, Daly, Catherine and Salom, Caroline L. (2020). Regional trends in drug use in Queensland: report on a pilot study. Drug Trends Bulletin Series Sydney, NSW Australia: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.

Regional trends in drug use in Queensland: report on a pilot study

2020

Other Outputs

National Mental Health Workforce Strategy - A literature review of existing national and jurisdictional workforce strategies relevant to the mental health workforce and recent findings of mental health reviews and inquiries

Cleary, Anne, Thomas, Natalie and Boyle, Fran (2020). National Mental Health Workforce Strategy - A literature review of existing national and jurisdictional workforce strategies relevant to the mental health workforce and recent findings of mental health reviews and inquiries. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland.

National Mental Health Workforce Strategy - A literature review of existing national and jurisdictional workforce strategies relevant to the mental health workforce and recent findings of mental health reviews and inquiries

Funding

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Program Evaluation Services for Fast Track Sentencing Pilot
    Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Evaluation of the VREC Pilot
    Queensland Police Service
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Evaluation Program for DES threatened Species Program
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Reducing stigma in the justice system for people who use drugs: supporting safe and meaningful consumer participation
    UQ Knowledge Exchange & Translation Fund
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Evaluation of the SANE Australia pilot for people with complex mental health needs
    Commonwealth Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2021
    DFV Specialist Health Workforce Evaluation Project
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Subsidised Take Home Naloxone Pilot
    Commonwealth Department of Health
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Natalie Thomas is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

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