> BA (University of Melbourne 1974)
> Diploma of Social Studies (University of Melbourne 1972)
> Master of Social Work (Monash University 1982)
> Graduate Diploma in Human Service Research (RMIT 1994)
> PhD (La Trobe University 2008)
Participant in Public Service Board Management Development Programs in 1979 and 1987. Participated in La Trobe University Academic Development Unit Seminars for new staff 1992. Certification with Savannah Family Institute Australia for delivery of Parenting with Love and Limits group work and family therapy programs for parents and adolescents. Certification with Cornell University Residential Child Care Project as a trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Certificate level 2/Senior Swinburne University TAFE. Training with Victorian Parenting Centre in delivery of ABCD Parenting Education Program.