Research

Victoria (Vicky) Totikidis is an Australian psychologist, academic, and community researcher with a career spanning health, psychology, and multicultural community engagement. She has expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods and has a wide range of psychology and research interests relating to the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, organisations and the broader environment.

Her qualifications include:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Master in Applied (Community) Psychology

• Bachelor of Arts (Multidisciplinary) (Majors in Psychology and Social Research Methods) (Honours in Psychology)

• Registered Psychologist (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Some of Vicky's publications/written works are listed below:

Refereed Journal Articles

Kousar R, Apostolopoulos, V, Stojanovska L, Mayhew M, Totikidis V, Skaria A and Lewandowaski, P. (2016). An Effective Model for Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes. Qualitative Health Research, 603-12. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25800717

 Totikidis, V. (2010). Applying the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) in community based action research for health promotion and disease prevention. The Australian Community Psychologist, 22(2), 12. View

Bennett, K., Bryce, H., Adams, K., G'her, G., Naemiratch, B., Kousar, R., Mayhew, M., Totikidis, V., Basnayake-Ralage, P. & Wang, L. (2009). The Human Right to Health Promotion and the Prevention of Chronic Conditions. Health Issues (101), 33. View

Totikidis, V., & Prilleltensky, I. (2006). Engaging community in a cycle of praxis: Multicultural perspectives on personal, relational, and collective wellness. Journal of Community, Work and Family, 9(1), 47-67 http://vuir.vu.edu.au/1823/. Pre-publication version -

Francis, R., Armstrong, A., & Totikidis, V. (2006). Ethnicity and Crime: A Statewide Analysis by Local Government Areas in Victoria, Australia. Asian Pacific Journal of Migration, 15(2), 201-217. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/945/1/FinalVersionLGAethnic.pdf

Totikidis, V. (2005). Evaluating a Model for Engaging Multicultural Communities in Dialogue about Community Improvement. The Australasian Journal of University Community Engagement, 1(Spring), 1-19. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/938/

Armstrong, A., Totikidis, V., & Francis, R. (2005). Towards a Sustainable Partnership in Crime prevention and Community Safety. The Australasian Journal of University Community Engagement, 1(Spring), 1-13. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/34861/

Totikidis, V., & Robertson, D. (2005). Wellness and Liberation in the Lives of Culturally Diverse Communities (Phase-one of the Community Wellness Project). Network. (Now Australian Community Psychologist), 16(2), 52-63. Pre-publication version

Refereed Conference Papers

Totikidis, V. (2007, 4-7 December). Developing the evidence base for community-governed health promotion and prevention. Paper presented at the 21st Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference. Managing our intellectual and social capital. (Public Sector and Not-for-Profit Stream). Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. http://eprints.vu.edu.au/858/1/Developing_the_evidence_base.pdf

Totikidis, V., Armstrong, A., & Francis, R. (2005a, 15-17 August). Local Safety Committees and the Community Governance of Crime Prevention and Community Safety. Paper presented at the Beyond Fragmented Government: Governance in the Public Sector, Victoria University, Melbourne. http://eprints.vu.edu.au/956/1/TotikidisLocal_Safety_Committees_survey_paperfinal.pdf

Totikidis, V., Armstrong, A., & Francis, R. (2005b, 28-30th November). The Concept of Community Governance: A Preliminary Review. Paper presented at the GovNet Annual Conference: Contemporary Issues in Governance, Monash University, Melbourne. http://eprints.vu.edu.au/955/1/The_Concept_of_Community_Governance.pdf

Armstrong, A., Jia, X., & Totikidis, V. (2005, 28-30th November). Parallels in Private and Public Sector Governance. Paper presented at the GovNet Annual Conference: Contemporary Issues in Governance, Monash University, Melbourne. http://eprints.vu.edu.au/948/1/Parallels_in_Private_and_Public_Sector_Governance.pdf

Armstrong, A., Francis, R., & Totikidis, V. (2004, 8-11 December). Managing community governance: Determinants and Inhibiters. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management - People First - Serving Our Stakeholders, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. http://eprints.vu.edu.au/947/

Conference Presentations

Totikidis, V. (2011). Giving health away: the value of community based collaborations for improving public health and preventing chronic diseases (PowerPoint Presentation). Paper presented as part of the Being Healthy in an Unhealthy Environment Symposium, International Society of Critical Health Psychology (ISCHP), 7th Biennial Conference 2011. ADVANCING CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE. 18-20th April, 2011. Click here for PowerPointPresentation. Conference program and abstracts available at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ischp/program/full/

Totikidis, V., Bennett, K. M. B., Naemiratch, B., Kousar, R., Mayhew, M., G’her, G., Bryce, H., Basnayake-Ralage, P., Akter, S., & Wang, L. (2010). Diabetes School Based Prevention in a  Vietnamese Community: Lessons and Future Directions. Presented at the Diversity in Health 2010 Conference, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 7-9 June 2010. View

Totikidis, V. (2009). Community Health Information Collaboration (CHIC): A Community Psychology Contribution to Public Health/Health Promotion. Presented at the 39th Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) Annual Conference. Making A Difference: Intervening to improve health outcomes. Canberra, ACT, 28-30 September 2009.

Totikidis, V. (2006, Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd April). Community Centred Health Promotion and Prevention: Conceptual and Methodological Considerations. Presented at the Tenth Trans-Tasman Conference in Community Psychology: Less talkin’ more walkin', Notre Dame University, Sydney Broadway Campus.

Vicky Totikidis (2003). Locating Ethics in Community Psychology Theory and Practice. Victoria University. Work in progress presented at the Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics (AAPAE). 10th Annual Conference Annual Conference, October 2003, Victoria University, Melbourne. view

Conference Posters

Kousar, Rizwana; Bennett, Kerry; Naemiratch, Bhensri; Totikidis, Victoria; Mayhew, Margaret and Akter, Shamima (2010). Forums on Diabetes Prevention Benefit Bilingual Health Educators from Various Ethnic Communities of Melbourne. Poster presented at the Diversity in Health Conference Melbourne, 7-9 June 2010. Australian Community Centre for Diabetes (ACCD) and Diabetes and Diversity in Western Melbourne (D2West). Victoria University, St Albans, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. View

Totikidis, V. (2010). Community Health Information Collaboration (CHIC): Lessons and Possibilities for Community Based Health Promotion. Poster presented at the Australian Health Promotion Association. 19th National Conference. Walking the Talk Together: Partnerships for Health Promotion. 30 May – 2 June 2010. Sebel + Citigate Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. View

Totikidis, V. (2009). Community Health Evidence Base: Guiding Evidence for Community Health Promotion in Victoria (Selected Findings for Urgent Action). Poster presented at the 39th Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) Annual Conference. MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Intervening to improve health outcomes. Canberra, ACT, 28-30 September 2009. View

Totikidis, V. (2008). Determinants, inequalities and mental health hospitalisations in Victorian communities. Poster presented at: From Margins to Mainstream: 5th World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. Melbourne. 10-12 September, 2008. View

Vicky Totikidis and Kumudini Heenitigala. (2008) Corporate Social Responsibility in a Troubled World: Keeping Sight of Local and Global Community Problems. Poster presented at: Managing in the Pacific Century: The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 22nd Annual Conference. The University of Auckland Business School.  2-5th December, 2008. View

Reports

Totikidis, V. (2008). Community Health Evidence Base: Guiding Evidence for Community Health Promotion in Victoria. Draft Report of Stage one of the thesis - Community Centered Health Promotion and Prevention in an Australian Context. Melbourne.

Armstrong, A. F., & Totikidis, V., (2008). Centre for International Corporate Governance Research Submission to the External Review. Centre for International Corporate Governance Research, Faculty of Business and Law, Victoria University.

Totikidis, V., Armstrong, A. F., & Francis, R. D. (2006a). Community, Crime and Safety Profiles for Victorian Local Government Areas' (Boroondara, Brimbank, Glen Eira, Port Phillip, Greater Bendigo and Greater Shepparton). Melbourne: Centre for International Corporate Governance Research, Victoria University. View

Armstrong, A., Francis, R., & Totikidis, V. (2006b). Guidelines for Best Practice in Community Governance - Summary report of project: Evaluating the Community Governance of Crime Prevention and Community Safety. Melbourne: Centre for International Corporate Governance Research, Victoria University.

Armstrong, A., Francis, R., & Totikidis, V. (2006c). ‘Evaluating the Community Governance of Crime Prevention and Community Safety'. Final report of project. Melbourne: Centre for International Corporate Governance Research, Victoria University.

Totikidis, V., Armstrong, A., & Francis, R. (2005-2007). Community Capacity and Need Indicators: Implications for Crime Prevention and Community Development. Centre for International Corporate Governance Research. Working paper. View

Totikidis, V. (2002). Diversity in Victoria and Selected Victorian Hospitals: An Overview of Country of Birth and Language Preference Data. Melbourne: Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health. (CEH). http://eprints.vu.edu.au/937/

Totikidis, V. (1999). Abstracts of Home and Community Care for culturally diverse elderly & disabled persons. Melbourne: Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC). View

Theses

Vicky completed her PhD research on the topic of: Community Centred Health Promotion and Prevention in an Australian context in 2013. Her research was supported by the Wellness Promotion Unit, School of Psychology and the Australian Community Centre for Diabetes, Victoria University funded by a National Health and Medical Research Council - Public Health (Allied Health Professional) Postgraduate Scholarship. The abstract and copy of the full thesis can be viewed online at the Victoria University library on the following link: 

Totikidis, V. (2013). Community Centred Health Promotion and Prevention in an Australian context. Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis. National Health and Medical Research Council - Public Health (Allied Health Professional) Postgraduate Scholarship 405101. Victoria University, St Albans. View

Totikidis, V. (2003). Understanding community wellness from a multicultural perspective. Masters in Community Psychology Research Thesis, Victoria University, St Albans. View

Totikidis, V. (1997). Non-Indigenous students attitudes towards indigenous people and issues. Honours in Psychology Thesis, Victoria University of Technology, St Albans. (View)

Websites and Other Materials

Margaret Mayhew, Victoria Totikidis, Rizwana Kousar, Prabhathi Basnayaka­Ralala, Gail Paasse, Karen Adams, Gurjeet Gill, Liping Wang, Shamima Akter. (2010). Lost in Translation: Relationships between fields of practice and inquiry among culturally and linguistically diverse researchers working with communities. View

Totikidis, V. & Bennett K. M. B. (Ed.) (2010). Mental Health and Wellbeing for Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management. Power point presentation delivered to CALD communities as part of the Australian Community Centre for Diabetes community education series.

Totikidis, V. (2009). The Nominal Group Technique presented to the: Community Health Information Collaboration (CHIC) Brimbank community (Powerpoint presentation).

Totikidis, V. (2008). Community Health Information Collaboration (CHIC) website for the promotion of community health & the prevention of illness & disease (2008).  

Totikidis, V. (2008). "What do you believe are the key issues around diabetes today?". Power Point Presented to the Australian Community Centre For Diabetes, Victoria University Victoria University, Tuesday 9th September, 2008.

Totikidis, V. (2003). Student Community Psychology Website. (Archival site).

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