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Introduction
The Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change is one of the few Centres in the world that provides an integrated approach to all aspects of behaviour change. We study a wide range of behaviours related to human health and wellbeing, as well as social and environmental sustainability.
We are specialists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions, including those delivered via digital means or groups. We adopt a person-centred approach to assist individuals in self-managing their health, and work with professionals and organisations to co-design health-enhancing policies and practices. Our comprehensive process models incorporate cognitive, emotional and interpersonal regulation. Combined with our versatile methodological capabilities, they allow us to approach any behaviour change challenge.
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Our people
The Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change is a highly active, collaborative, and networked group of researchers and clinicians who foster and lead rewarding partnerships worldwide.
Members of our team are recognised internationally for their expertise in behaviour change and contributions to understanding the individual, social, organisational and environmental factors that affect behavioural patterns.
The Centre has also attracted local and international collaborators from a variety of disciplines and with a range of different skills and expertise including (but not limited to) cognitive neuroscience, clinical informatics, health information law, record linkage, allied health, tele-rehabilitation and criminology.
Academic Staff
Prof Michelle Jongenelis
Research Staff
Rain Li
PhD Candidates
Folly Folivi
Centre Staff
Research
Our research focuses on the individual, social, environmental, and organisational psychology of behaviour change. We investigate the various processes that direct individual behaviour and study evidence-based techniques capable of changing behaviour patterns. We are expert at developing, implementing, and evaluating behaviour-change interventions, including digital interventions.
Our research themes are organised around six challenges, as illustrated in the figure on the right.
Consultancy
We welcome community and industry participation and offer consultancy services to organisations in both the profit and not-for profit sectors. Our consultancy model is designed to build partnerships and capacity, and we seek to enable our partners to leverage our expertise in behaviour change. Whether you are interested in sponsoring a research project or forging a long-term strategic alliance, we will help you launch a successful and rewarding collaboration with researchers who are leaders in their fields.
Our services include (but are not limited to):
- Designing projects or programs focusing on behaviour change
- Developing, refining, implementing and evaluating behaviour change interventions
- Translating available evidence into service improvement
- Developing implications for health policy
If you would like to access our consultancy service, please complete the consultancy inquiry form.
Need some advice? We offer ‘drop-in sessions’ with our experts. Submit this registration form and we will be in touch.
Study with us
The Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change welcomes interest from prospective Honours or PhD students who would like to conduct research with our team. Students must satisfy program eligibility requirements and prospective PhD students must be competitive for a scholarship.
To learn more about the research interests of our team, please visit the Our People page.
For more information about the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences' Honours specialisation and Doctor of Philosophy programs, please refer to the links below.
More information about Honours More information about PhD
If you satisfy the eligibility requirements for entry to the University of Melbourne, please send us an email to express your interest in studying with us. All expressions of interest should include:
- CV
- Academic Transcript (with WAM or GPA).
Please note that prospective PhD students must nominate two supervisors, who can be from different schools.
Behaviour change resources
Resources for health professionals
These resources cover key techniques and strategies that can be applied to increase the likelihood of successful behaviour change. The resources have been designed for practitioners working with clients to change their behaviour (eg social workers, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians).
SMART Goals resource (PDF 135.4 KB)
If-Then Planning resource (PDF 134.4 KB)
Self-Efficacy resource (PDF 182.8 KB)
Education and training
- MicroCert - six-week online course for behaviour change.
Learn more
Webinars and podcasts
- Associate Professor Camille Short discusses Behaviour change: Theory, applications and technology on episode 63 of Reach podcast.
Listen on Apple
- Associate Professor Cassie Hayward discusses How scary ads can change our behaviour on PsychTalks.
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Contact us
We welcome your interest in the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change. Please get in touch if you would like to learn more or explore opportunities for collaboration.