Mrs Rosemary Qummouh | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh is a lecturer at Western Sydney University
and a practicing mental health social worker
. With over a decade of experience in academia and practice, she focuses on trauma, mental health, and refugee well-being
. Currently pursuing her PhD, she has completed 5 research projects and is engaged in 4 ongoing studies
. Her work includes 6 journal publications
, 6 patents
, and multiple cross-institutional collaborations
. Passionate about social justice and culturally responsive care, she bridges research and real-world impact to uplift marginalized communities
.
Mrs Rosemary Qummouh, Western Sydney University, Australia
Profile
Education 
Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh holds a strong academic foundation in social sciences and mental health. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of New England (1991–1994) , followed by a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Sydney University – Bankstown Campus
. To deepen her expertise in mental health care, she further pursued a Master’s in Counselling at the same university
. Her diverse educational background equips her with a multidisciplinary approach, essential for addressing complex societal issues, especially in areas like trauma, refugee support, and cross-cultural mental health care.
Experience 
Since February 2011, Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh has been serving as an Academic at the School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University – Parramatta Campus . With over a decade of experience in higher education, she has contributed significantly to teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development in social sciences and counselling
. Her academic role is rooted in practical social work, and she actively integrates real-world issues into her teaching, particularly focusing on trauma, refugee mental health, and culturally responsive practices
. Her long-term commitment demonstrates a passion for education, equity, and community empowerment.
Research Contributions 
Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh has made impactful contributions to the fields of social work, mental health, and refugee support. Her research explores critical issues such as the effects of COVID-19 on social work practices and the development of culturally tailored support for Syrian and other refugees in Australia
. She has led studies on self-care among social work students and the link between trauma and chronic illness in refugee women
. Her work fosters collaborative care models, strengthens professional identity, and enhances the well-being and community integration of vulnerable populations
.
Research Focus
Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh’s research centers on enhancing social work practices in the fields of mental health and refugee support . She investigates the impact of COVID-19 on social work methodologies
, develops tailored support systems for refugees in Australia
, and leads innovative projects on self-care for social work students
. Her work also delves into the relationship between trauma and chronic illness in refugee women
. Through these efforts, she aims to improve service delivery, strengthen professional identity, and foster collaborative practices that uplift vulnerable communities and support their well-being and integration
.
Publications 
Psychosocial Interprofessional Perinatal Education: Design and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Learning Experience to Improve Students’ Collaboration Skills in Perinatal Care
Authors: H. Keedle, V. Stulz, J. Conti, R. Bentley, T. Meade, R. Qummouh, P. Hay, et al.
Journal: Women and Birth, Vol. 36(4), e379–e387, 2023
Discourses and Practices in Social Work and Trauma-Focused Work with Syrian and Other Refugees
Authors: R. Qummouh, S. Linnell
Book: Handbook of Critical Whiteness: Deconstructing Dominant Discourses Across Professions, 2024
COVID-19 in the UAE: Social Work, Human Rights, and Mental Health
Authors: A. Albrithen, L. Briskman, R. Qummouh
Journal: Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, Vol. 9(2), 304–316, 2024
Social Work Students’ Reflections on Self-Care While Completing Field Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: S. Harris, R. Qummouh, M.V. Dalziel
Journal: Australian Social Work, Vol. 78(1), 71–82, 2025
My Pillow Is Filled with Tears… Syrian Refugees’ Journey to Australia: Narratives of Human Courage and Resilience
Authors: R. Qummouh, S. Linnell, S. Slewa-Younan, S. Harris
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 22(5), 691, 2025
A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Work with Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Review by: R. Qummouh
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers