Kristel Alla

Child & Family Evidence

Dr Kristel Alla is a senior researcher and a knowledge translation specialist who works for the Child and Family Evidence team. Her work involves research and knowledge translation activities across a range of research projects that aim to improve child and family wellbeing.

Kristel’s professional experience includes communication, research and policy relevant roles across academic and government sectors. Kristel has completed a doctoral thesis that focused on defining and measuring the impact of research on mental health policies in Australia. Her recent research projects have explored infant mental health, the effects of physical punishment on children, and how spending time in nature improves the mental health of children and families.

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Research Impact), University of Queensland
Master of Health Promotion, University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Political Science, University of Tartu

Research by Kristel Alla

A group of children runs excitedly to jump into a pile of raked up maple leaves. A beautiful sunny day in the Pacific Northwest, Washington, United States.

Engaging young children (0-5 years) in nature play

This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.

A young boy sits alone in the corner of a room

What does the evidence tell us about physical punishment of…

This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.

Using research to answer practice questions

This short article describes how to incorporate research into decision making based on practice-relevant questions.