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Neuroplasticity, neurodiversity, epilepsy, diversity, equality, and inclusion, key speaker
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Biography

Dr. Martin Raffaele recently commenced as an entrepreneur, the company of INCLUSIF (https://www.inclusif.com.au). Focusing of educating tertiary students and the workplace about living and working with neurodiversity. Dedicated his last 25-years to researching epilepsy and other disabilities. As a Lecturer at The University of Sydney, Martin uses a Case-Based-Learning method to educate both Undergraduate and Master of Rehabilitation Counselling, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Teachers of the importance of Neurodiversity in the workforce in the Sydney Business School, at both undergraduate and Master of Business Administration (MBA) levels. These course modules have increased the acceptance of, and reduced prejudice shown by students towards future patients who experience disability. A similar approach is also being used in INCLUSIF through the use of video education. Dr Raffaele is currently writing a book on Adult Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). While studying, Martin completed a Master of Education (Research) and moved on to Master of Philosophy (MPhil) research degree, with the thesis focusing on the Psychosocial effects that school-age children with Child Absence Epilepsy experience when their condition is Misdiagnosed as ADHD. The Australian Postgraduate Award was provided to conduct a Doctor of Psychology (PhD), which focused on the Subjective Well-Being in Australian Men after Neurosurgery for Adult-Onset Epileptic Seizures. He continues to use a 1st-person perspective to education interested minds about the day-to-day aspects of living with a neurodiversity, such as epilepsy. By using his experiences and academic knowledge with epilepsy to educated others, his disability that a number of people would judge as a negative burden becomes a positive aspect in his life. Based on these achievements and more, despite experiencing two brain surgery procedures, an autobiography has also been requested for general reading. Martin volunteers his time both as a Steering Committee member and as a mentor in the Disability At Work Network (DAWN), which in 2022 received the National Disability Leadership Award for Innovative.

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Employment (1)

The University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

2017-02-01 to present | Lecturer, Researcher (Faculty of Medicine and Health)
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Education and qualifications (5)

The University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

2010-03-01 to 2014-11-28 | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Faculty of Health Sciences)
Education
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The University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

2008-03-01 to 2009-06-29 | Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (Faculty of Education and Social Work)
Education
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University of Sydney: Sydney, AU

2007-03 to 2007-12 | Master of Education (Research) (Faculty of Education and Social Work)
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University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

2005-07 to 2006-11 | Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Faculty of Sciences)
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University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

1999-03 to 2005-06 | Bachelor of Arts/Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
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Professional activities (3)

Disability Leadership Institute: Sydney, NSW, AU

2022-11-28 to present | Premium Member
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The University of Sydney: Camperdown, NSW, AU

2019-02-01 to present | Steering Committee Member (Disability at Work Network (DAWN))
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International League Against Epilepsy: Flower Mound, TX, US

2012-09-08 | Outstanding Person with Epilepsy Award (Australia) (Asian and Oceania Conference)
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Funding (4)

Can you keep a secret? How the Stigma of Living with Epilepsy influence Adult Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

2020-03 to 2021-10 | Grant
Epilepsy Society of Australia (Sydney, NSW, AU)
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Martin Raffaele

I am not my condition: Case-based learn modules on living with epilepsy

2019-03 to 2020-02 | Grant
University of Sydney (Camperdown, NSW, AU)
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The Subjective Well-Being (SWB) in Men following Neurosurgery for Adult Onset Epileptic Seizures (AOES)

2010-03 to 2014-12 | Award
The University of Sydney (Camperdown, AU)
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Access Scholarship

2005-07 to 2006-12 | Award
Student Disability Services, The University of Sydney (Camperdown, NSW, AU)
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Works (5)

Men with adult-onset epilepsy: Their experiences of health care provider relationship qualities following neurosurgery

The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
2020-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1323-8922
Part of ISSN: 1838-6059
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The ableism elephant in the academy: a study examining academia as informed by Australian scholars with lived experience

Disability & Society
2019-09-14 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0968-7599
Part of ISSN: 1360-0508
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A Qualitative Study Exploring Family Life in Men Following Neurosurgery for Adult Onset Epileptic Seizures

The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
2018-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1323-8922
Part of ISSN: 1838-6059
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Men with Adult Onset Epileptic Seizures: Their Coping Strategies and Sense of Subjective Wellbeing following Elective Neurosurgery

The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
2017-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1323-8922
Part of ISSN: 1838-6059
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Martin Raffaele

Review: Epilepsy in our World: Stories of Living With Seizures From Around the World Authors: Steven C. Schachter and Lisa Francesca Andermann. Oxford University Press: New York.

The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
2015-10-15 | Journal article
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