Associate Professor Abraham Francis

Associate Professor Abraham Francis a researches and lectures in Social Work and Human Services at James Cook University. He is also a research associate in the Department of Social Work, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and an Adjunct Faculty at Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal University, India.

Abraham is passionate about working in and researching strengths-based practice in mental health. He has contributed extensively to the literature on Social Work practice in mental health through his publications, convening conferences, establishing research networks, and by developing consortiums.

Abraham's excellence in teaching has been recognised on a number of occasions. In 2010, he was a recipient of JCU's Inclusive Practice Award for 'exceptional support for students with a disability'. More recently, in 2016, he received a JCU Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for 'leadership and expertise in social work education in mental health that inspires and nurtures students to be competent, confident and compassionate practitioners'.

Associate Professor Abraham Francis is an AMHHEC 2020 Committee Leader.