Biographical details
Dr. Nathan J. Wilson is a researcher, lecturer, and Project Officer for the Centre for Disability Research and Policy: http://sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/cdrp/. Nathan has worked in the area of disabilities for 26 years with a background in developmental disability nursing. Nathan's research interests are in the areas of intellectual disability, men's health, masculinity, ageing, and quality of life for people with profound and multiple disabilities. Nathan's PhD studied sexual health for men and teenage boys with moderate to profound intellectual disability; his work has been published in prestigious international journals and part of his PhD findings have been translated into Dutch
Research interests
Men’s health and wellbeing, sexual health, social inclusion, participation in meaningful occupation, supporting people with lifelong disabilities through key life transitions.
Teaching and supervision
OCCP4085/5248 - People with Intellectual Disability
HSBH3010 - Health and Lifelong Disability
GSDD5016 - Sexuality and People with Developmental Disability
Current projects
- Men’s Sheds – an international survey (With Dr Reinie Cordier, JCU)
- Sexuality and the transition to adulthood for young people with intellectual disability (With Dr Patsie Frawley, La Trobe)
Associations
Professional Association of Nurses in Developmental Disabilities Australia (PANDDA)
The Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID)
The Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF)
Selected grants
2012
- Sexuality during Transition to Adulthood: framing the tension between unwanted risks and promoting a healthy sexuality; Wilson N; Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability/Research Awards.
Selected publications
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