Matthew Yau

Biography

Matthew has extensive academic and clinical experience in mental health practice, and has received training in sex therapy. He is an active advocate for sexual and intimacy rights of people with disabilities. His academic and research interests include occupation-based intervention, community mental health practice, culture & mental illness, and sexuality & disability. He often presents workshops, conference papers, and publishes articles on these topics.

Research

Research Orientation

Qualitative research methodologies, Ethnography and Survey

Research Interests:

Sexual Health and Sexuality & Disability, Occupation-based Intervention, Community Mental Health, Culture & Mental Illness.

Supervision

To this date, Matthew have supervised more than 20 HDR students and Honours students to graduation.