Jessie Johnson-Cash is a nursing and midwifery lecturer who has worked as a midwife in private practice as well a in the public and private hospital sectors. She is experienced and passionate about supporting and promoting physiological birth and providing woman-centred care. Jessie has worked in mental health as a registered nurse and has a keen interest in perinatal mental health and wellbeing.
Jessie is a dedicated teacher with a student-centred philosophy. She was awarded a Fellowship from the Higher education Academy (FHEA) in 2023 in recognition of her work in higher education.
Professional Memberships
- Homebirth Australia
Awards/Fellowships
- HEA Fellowship, 2023
Research Grants
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Grant/project name |
Investigators |
Funding body and AUD$ value |
Year(s) |
Focus of research grant |
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CSALT Exploratory Learning and Teaching Grant |
Co-investigator Edwards, S., Rowe, J., Barnes, M., Anderson, P. & Johnson-Cash, J. |
CSALT, $30,000 |
2013 |
Students as co-creators of curriculum |
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Learning & teaching Grant
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Co-investigator Lead by Taylor, J.
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School of Health Collaborative Initiatives Scheme, $10,000 |
2023 |
Preparedness for provide Culturally Safe curriculum. |
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Research grant
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Co-investigator Lead by Meredith, P. |
School of Health Collaborative Initiatives Scheme, $10,000 |
2023 |
Sensory sensitivity as a determinant for early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding |
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SPARK Grant |
Chief investigator Johnson-Cash, J, Downer, T, Millear, P & Francia, L |
DVCRI Internal Funding Program, $8334.00 |
2023 |
Student midwife Support Circle evaluation |
Research areas
- Student support and engagement
- Cultural and political birthing practices
- Midwifery practice