CREDENTIALS
Additional Information about Dr Melanie Aley
Qualifications:
2024 Graduate Certificate in Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Flinders University
2017 Masters in Education (Career Development) with Distinction
Queensland University of Technology
2015 Graduate Certificate in Advanced Learning and Leadership
University of Melbourne, Australia
2014 Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Tertiary Teaching University of Newcastle, Australia
2013 Doctor of Philosophy (Oral Health) University of Newcastle, Australia
2008 Bachelor of Health Science Honours (Class I) Faculty Medal recipient
University of Newcastle, Australia
2007 Bachelor of Oral Health
University of Newcastle, Australia
Awards:
2026 University of Sydney Dental School Award for Outstanding Higher Degree Research Supervision
2024 Good Mentor Award, the University of Sydney
2023 University of Sydney Dental School Award for Outstanding Teaching
2021 Life Membership, Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (now the Oral Health Association of Australia)
2019 Award for Excellence in Education, Dental Hygienists Association of Australia
2016 Alumni Award for Contribution to Industry/Business, Hunter TAFE
2013 Faculty of Health and Medicine Teaching and Learning Award
2009 Australian Postgraduate Award
2009 Faculty Medal - Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle
2008 Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award