| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Craike, M., Wiesner, G., Hilland, T. A., & Bengoechea, E. G. (180515). Interventions to improve physical activity among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups: An umbrella review. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 15(1), |
| 2018 | Bennie, J. A., Wiesner, G. H., van, Uffelen., Harvey, J. T., Craike, M. J., & Biddle, S. JH. (180401). Assessment and monitoring practices of Australian fitness professionals. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21(4), (433-438). |
| 2017 | Gaskin, C. J., Craike, M., Mohebbi, M., Courneya, K. S., & Livingston, P. M. (170501). A clinician referral and 12-week exercise training program for men with prostate cancer: Outcomes to 12 months of the engage cluster randomized controlled trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14(5), (353-359). |
| 2017 | Craike, M. J., Mosely, K., Browne, J. L., Pouwer, F., & Speight, J. (170301). Associations between physical activity and depressive symptoms by weight status among adults with type 2 diabetes: Results from diabetes miles-Australia. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14(3), (195-202). |
| 2017 | Craike, M., Hill, B., Gaskin, C. J., & Skouteris, H. (170301). Interventions to improve physical activity during pregnancy: a systematic review on issues of internal and external validity using the RE-AIM framework. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 124(4), (573-583). |
| 2016 | Craike, M., Young, J. A., Symons, C. M., Pain, M. D., Harvey, J. T., Eime, R. M., & Payne, W. R. (161108). Trends in body image of adolescent females in metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions: a longitudinal study. BMC Public Health, 16(1), (1-9). |
| 2016 | Gaskin, C. J., Craike, M., Mohebbi, M., Salmon, J., Courneya, K. S., Broadbent, S., & Livingston, P. M. (160901). Associations of objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior with quality of life and psychological well-being in prostate cancer survivors. Cancer Causes and Control, 27(9), (1093-1103). |
| 2016 |
Craike, M., Gaskin, C. J., Courneya, K. S., Fraser, S. F., Salmon, J., Owen, P. J., Broadbent, S., & Livingston, P. M. (160501). Predictors of adherence to a 12-week exercise program among men treated for prostate cancer: ENGAGE study. Cancer Medicine, 5(5), (787-794). doi: 10.1002/cam4.639 |
| 2016 | Eime, R. M., Harvey, J. T., Sawyer, N. A., Craike, M. J., Symons, C. M., & Payne, W. R. (160101). Changes in sport and physical activity participation for adolescent females: a longitudinal study. BMC Public Health, 16(1), (1-7). |
| 2015 |
Livingston, P. M., Craike, M. J., Salmon, J., Courneya, K. S., Gaskin, C. J., Fraser, S. F., Mohebbi, M., Broadbent, S., Botti, M., & Kent, B. (150801). Effects of a clinician referral and exercise program for men who have completed active treatment for prostate cancer: A multicenter cluster randomized controlled trial (ENGAGE). Cancer, 121(15), (2646-2654). doi: 10.1002/cncr.29385 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Health-enhancing physical activity
- Research translation
- Preventive health care
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Melinda Craike
Melinda is Professor of Physical Activity and Health in the Institute for Health and Sport and Director, Pathways in Place in the Mitchell Institute.
Melinda is an internationally recognised researcher with over 20 years’ research experience. Her research crosses disciplinary and institutional boundaries to address complex issues relating to health, education, and disadvantage. She has a strong focus on knowledge translation and aims to produce quality research evidence that is actionable in practice and policy. Her work has advanced scientific knowledge and impacted on policy and practice in a range of areas, most notably in the area of physical activity behaviour change. Along with advancing theory and knowledge, her work has informed national and international policy, local government strategy, national programs, peak organisation position papers, and international practice guidelines.
Melinda is the Director of Pathways in Place: Co-Creating Community Capabilities, a 5-year, $11 million research program funded by the Paul Ramsay Foundation. Pathways in Place is jointly led by Victoria University and Griffith University and focuses on two life stages: early childhood development pathways into school (led by Griffith University) and youth pathways from school into education and/or employment (led by Victoria University). Working closely with two partner communities, Logan (Queensland, Australia) and Brimbank (Victoria, Australia), using a place-based, systems change approach, Pathways in Place seeks transformative and sustainable change, beyond research production.
Qualifications
- PhD, Griffith University, Australia, 2005
- BA(Leis Mgment)(Hons), Griffith University, Australia, 1999
Key publications
Melinda has over 142 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Melinda's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 88)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2023
|
Hume Community Resource Mapping – Targeted Analysis
From: Victoria University, Hume City Council
Other investigators: Dr Bojana Klepac pogrmilovic, Miss Tea O'driscoll, Ms Amy Mowle
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
2022
|
Baseline data set for
Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre – Round 2
From: Brimbank City Council
Other investigators: Dr Kara Dadswell
For period: 2022-2022
|
Not disclosed |
|
Mapping Community Assets in Hume
From: Hume City Council, VU in the Community
Other investigators: Dr Bojana Klepac pogrmilovic, Ms Amy Mowle
For period: 2022-2022
|
Not disclosed |
2020
|
Co-Creating Community Change to Break Cycles of Disadvantage
From: Paul Ramsay Foundation
Other investigators: Prof Peter Dawkins, Ms Jennifer Jackson
For period: 2020-2025
|
$5,500,000 |
|
'Making a Difference': Assessing the Evidence Base to Support Sports Recovery Project of the Australian Sports Foundation
From: Australian Sports Foundation Limited
Other investigators: Dr Bojana Klepac pogrmilovic, Prof Clare Hanlon, Mr John Cooney
For period: 2020-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Baseline Dataset for St Albans Health and Wellbeing Hub
From: Brimbank City Council
Other investigators: Dr Kara Dadswell, Ms Rosemary Calder
For period: 2020-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Feasibility Study of a Brief, Nuse-Led Behaviour Change Intervention to Increase Physical Activity for Prostate Cancer Survivors Living in Disadvantaged Communities
From: World Cancer Research Fund International
Other investigators: Prof Alexandra Parker
For period: 2020-2021
|
$59,776 |
2019
|
Headspace 'Decks' (Interactive Self-directed and Automated Intervention Options): Development of Content and Evaluation Framework
From: Headspace - National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd
Other investigators: Prof Alexandra Parker
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2018
|
Advice for public
health and wellbeing planning in Victoria: planning cycle 2017-21
From: Dept of Health (VIC)
Other investigators: Ms Rosemary Calder
For period: 2018-2019
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD Integrated | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD Integrated (1) | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 2 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD by Publication | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (2) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD by Publication (1) | Associate supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
Completed supervisions: One PhD student (co-supervisor), seven Honours students, and one Masters by Research student
Teaching activities & experience
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 - Present |
Associate Professor of Physical Activity and Health
|
Victoria University |
| Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 |
Principal Research Fellow
|
Victoria University |
| Feb 2017 - Feb 2019 |
Physical Activity Lead, Growing Brimbank Program
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2018 -
Present
|
Associate Professor of Physical Activity and Health
Victoria University |
| Jul 2018 -
Feb 2019
|
Principal Research Fellow
Victoria University |
| Feb 2017 -
Feb 2019
|
Physical Activity Lead, Growing Brimbank Program
Victoria University |
Media appearances
27th November 2018
Millions missing out on Medicare funded treatments
Story appeared in the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph (Sydney), Hobart Mercury, Courier Mail (Brisbane), and Perth Now (website) and the Australian Doctor.
