Bethany Devenish

Bethany Devenish is a research fellow at the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling (EPC) at Monash University. Her research focus has been on programs that effect broader community and cultural change, to develop inclusive communities that promote positive outcomes for children and adolescents with disability, and/or from low socioeconomic homes or communities. Her PhD examined the pathways through which poverty can impact the outcomes of children and adolescents, evaluating a school-based program designed to promote student voice and agency within their community. She has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams both locally and globally to support delivery of culturally responsive, strengths- and evidence-based programs for children, adolescents, families, schools, and other formal and informal community actors. Bethany has strong experience in knowledge translation and a passionate interest in child voice, including within research, and system change. Bethany is excited about continuing and progressing her research to see inclusive communities that promote positive outcomes and active participation of all children become a reality.