Monique Waite is a Lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Immediately prior to this appointment she held a Research Fellowship in the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), an internationally unique consortium of 21 research, clinical and industry organisations investigating impacts, conducting world leading research in hearing healthcare. Her current research involves the use of telehelath in improving access and outcomes of individuals with hearing loss and their families. Monique is a qualified speech pathologist and a pioneer in research in the application of telepractice in paediatric speech pathology- having completed the first PhD in this field in 2010. Her thesis involved the validation of an Internet-based multimedia videoconferencing system for the assessment of the speech, language, and literacy of children aged 4-8 years and a proof of concept of an upgraded telehealth system for the treatment of children with literacy disorder using the Phonological Awareness for Literacy (PAL) Program.
Since being awarded her thesis, Monique has worked in teaching and research positions focusing on innovation in clinical practice and student education in the allied health professions. This includes the Simulated Telemedicine Environment Project for Students (STEPS; Griffith University), a large scale multidisciplinary study funded by the Australian Department of Health, which involved the delivery of novel simulated learning activities to students across the disciplines of dietetics, exercise physiology, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and speech pathology.
Journal Article: Experiences of childhood stroke and aphasia during adolescence: an analysis of YouTube videos
Lo, Davina, Waite, Monique and Rose, Tanya A. (2023). Experiences of childhood stroke and aphasia during adolescence: an analysis of YouTube videos. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25 (3), 403-412. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2023.2182743
Conference Publication: Improving access to the hearing services program for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Dawes, P., Scarinci, N., Newall, J., Nickbakht, M., Hickson, L., Ching, T., Armitage, C., Waite, M., Orlando, M. and Harris-Roxas, B. (2023). Improving access to the hearing services program for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.
Conference Publication: Teleaudiology vs in-clinic hearing aid follow up appointments: is there a difference in outcomes for adult clients?
Timmer, B.H.B., Waite, M. and Hickson, L. (2023). Teleaudiology vs in-clinic hearing aid follow up appointments: is there a difference in outcomes for adult clients?. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.
(2022–2026) NHMRC Targeted Research
(2022–2023) Royal Queensland Bush Children's Health Scheme
To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families
(2019–2022) GN Hearing Care Corporation
The influence of language on mathematics performance for Australian students in the early primary years
Doctor Philosophy
(2022) Doctor Philosophy
(2022) Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the outcomes of different models of telepractice early intervention for children with hearing loss and their families: How much in-person intervention is needed?
Comparing young children's performance in telepractice and in-person communication assessment
Online support for families of children with communication disability
Telepractice and auditory-verbal therapy
Rushbrooke, Emma, Waite, Monique and Houston, K. Todd (2020). Telepractice and auditory-verbal therapy. Auditory-Verbal Therapy: Science, Research and Practice. (pp. 825-848) edited by Warren Estabrooks, Helen McCaffrey Morrison and Karen MacIver-Lux. San Diego, CA United States: Plural Publishing.
Experiences of childhood stroke and aphasia during adolescence: an analysis of YouTube videos
Lo, Davina, Waite, Monique and Rose, Tanya A. (2023). Experiences of childhood stroke and aphasia during adolescence: an analysis of YouTube videos. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25 (3), 403-412. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2023.2182743
Penman, Adriana, Waite, Monique, Hill, Anne E., Leslie, Taliesha-jayne, Whelan, Brooke-Mai and Whitehead, Andrea (2022). Simulation-based learning experiences in stuttering management delivered online: what do students, clinical educators and simulated patients think?. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 10 (1), 23-35. doi: 10.18552/ijpblhsc.v10i1.733
Ng, Zheng Yen, Waite, Monique, Ekberg, Katie and Hickson, Louise (2022). Clinicians' and managers' views and experiences of audiology and speech-language pathology service provision for culturally and linguistically diverse families of young children with hearing loss. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 65 (7), 1-18. doi: 10.1044/2022_jslhr-21-00378
Retamal-Walter, Felipe, Waite, Monique and Scarinci, Nerina (2022). Families’ and professionals’ perspectives of building and maintaining engagement in telepractice early intervention for young children with communication disability. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-13. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2055161
Retamal-Walter, Felipe, Waite, Monique and Scarinci, Nerina (2022). Identifying critical behaviours for building engagement in telepractice early intervention: An international e-Delphi study. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 57 (3), 645-659. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12714
Retamal-Walter, Felipe, Waite, Monique and Scarinci, Nerina (2022). Exploring engagement in telepractice early intervention for young children with developmental disability and their families: a qualitative systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2048098
Meyer, Carly, Waite, Monique, Atkins, Jenny, Ekberg, Katie, Scarinci, Nerina, Barr, Caitlin, Cowan, Robert and Hickson, Louise (2021). How can eHealth meet the hearing and communication needs of adults with hearing impairment and their significant others? A group concept mapping study. Ear and Hearing, Publish Ahead of Print (2), 335-346. doi: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001097
Ng, Zheng Yen, Waite, Monique, Hickson, Louise and Ekberg, Katie (2021). Language accessibility in allied healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families of young children with chronic health conditions: a qualitative systematic review. Speech, Language and Hearing, 24 (2), 50-66. doi: 10.1080/2050571x.2021.1879611
Howells, Simone, Cardell, Elizabeth A., Waite, Monique C., Bialocerkowski, Andrea and Tuttle, Neil (2019). A simulation-based learning experience in augmentative and alternative communication using telepractice: speech pathology students' confidence and perceptions. Advances in Simulation, 4 (Suppl 1) 23, 23. doi: 10.1186/s41077-019-0113-x
Simulated patient contributions to enhancing exercise physiology student clinical assessment skills
Reeves, Nathan E., Waite, Monique C., Tuttle, Neil and Bialocerkowski, Andrea (2019). Simulated patient contributions to enhancing exercise physiology student clinical assessment skills. Advances in Simulation, 4 (Suppl 1) 15, 15. doi: 10.1186/s41077-019-0097-6
Meyer, Carly, Waite, Monique, Atkins, Jenny, Scarinci, Nerina, Cowan, Robert and Hickson, Louise (2019). Promoting patient-centered hearing care through the use of eHealth: current status and future possibilities. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 4 (2), 331-344. doi: 10.1044/2018_pers-sig7-2018-0003
Bennett, Michelle K., Ward, Elizabeth C., Scarinci, Nerina A. and Waite, Monique C. (2015). Service providers' perceptions of working in residential aged care: a qualitative cross-sectional analysis (vol 35, pg 2257, 2015). Ageing and Society, 35 (10), 2257-2257. doi: 10.1017/S0144686X14001019
Challenges to communication management in residential aged care
Bennett, Michelle K., Ward, Elizabeth C., Scarinci, Nerina A. and Waite, Monique C. (2015). Challenges to communication management in residential aged care. Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech Language Pathology, 17 (2), 58-62.
McPhail, Steven M., Schippers, Mandy, Marshall, Alison L., Waite, Monique and Kuipers, Pim (2014). Perceived barriers and facilitators to increasing physical activity among people with musculoskeletal disorders: a qualitative investigation to inform intervention development. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 9, 2113-2122. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S72731
Constantinescu, Gabriella, Waite, Monique, Dornan, Dimity, Rushbrooke, Emma, Brown, Jackie, McGovern, Jane, Ryan, Michelle and Hill, Anne (2014). A pilot study of telepractice delivery for teaching listening and spoken language to children with hearing loss. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 20 (3), 135-140. doi: 10.1177/1357633X14528443
McPhail, Steven M. and Waite, Monique C. (2014). Physical activity and health-related quality of life among physiotherapists: a cross sectional survey in an Australian hospital and health service. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 9 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1745-6673-9-1
Bennett, Michelle K., Ward, Elizabeth, Scarinci, Nerina and Waite, Monique (2014). Perspectives on mealtime management in Residential Aged Care: insights from a cross-disciplinary investigation. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, 33 (4), 325-339. doi: 10.1080/21551197.2014.963275
Bennett, Michelle K., Ward, Elizabeth C., Scarinci, Nerina and Waite, Monique C. (2014). Service providers' perceptions of working in residential aged care: a qualitative cross-sectional analysis. Ageing And Society, 35 (9), 1989-2010. doi: 10.1017/S0144686X14000853
Waite, Monique C., Theodoros, Deborah G., Russell, Trevor G. and Cahill, Louise M. (2012). Assessing children's speech intelligibility and oral structures, and functions via an internet-based telehealth system. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 18 (4), 198-203. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2012.111116
Internet-Based Telehealth Assessment of Language Using the CELF-4
Waite, Monique C., Theodoros, Deborah G., Russell, Trevor G. and Cahill, Louise M. (2010). Internet-Based Telehealth Assessment of Language Using the CELF-4. Language Speech And Hearing Services In Schools, 41 (4), 445-458. doi: 10.1044/0161-1461(2009/08-0131)
Assessment of children's literacy via an Internet-based telehealth system
Waite, Monique C., Theodoros, Deborah G., Russell, Trevor G. and Cahill, Louise M. (2010). Assessment of children's literacy via an Internet-based telehealth system. Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 16 (5), 564-575. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2009.0161
A pilot study of online assessment of childhood speech disorders
Waite, M. C., Cahill, L. M., Theodoros, D. G., Busuttin, S. T. and Russell, T. G. (2006). A pilot study of online assessment of childhood speech disorders. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 12 (3), 92-94. doi: 10.1258/135763306779380048
Dawes, P., Scarinci, N., Newall, J., Nickbakht, M., Hickson, L., Ching, T., Armitage, C., Waite, M., Orlando, M. and Harris-Roxas, B. (2023). Improving access to the hearing services program for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.
Timmer, B.H.B., Waite, M. and Hickson, L. (2023). Teleaudiology vs in-clinic hearing aid follow up appointments: is there a difference in outcomes for adult clients?. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.
Understanding the real-world stigma experiences of adults with hearing loss
Timmer, B.H.B., Ekberg, K., Scarinci, N., Waite, M., Meyer, C., Nickbakht, M. and Hickson, L. (2023). Understanding the real-world stigma experiences of adults with hearing loss. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.
Retamal-Walter, Felipe, Waite, Monique and Scarinci, Nerina (2022). Development and preliminary validation study of an observational tool to measure engagement in telepractice early intervention. 22nd Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth , Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10-11 November 2022.
Timmer, B.H.B., Hickson, L., Ekberg, K., Scarinci, N., Meyer, C., Waite, M., Francis, A. and Nickbakht, M. (2022). Capturing the stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment, their family members and hearing care professionals. ACAud National Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 19-21 May 2022.
To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families
Timmer, Barbra H.B., Hickson, Louise, Ekberg, Katie, Scarinci, Nerina, Meyer, Carly, Waite, Monique and Nickbakht, Mansoureh (2022). To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families. Hearing Across the Lifespan (HEAL), Cernobbio (Lake Como), Italy, 16-18 June 2022.
N. Tuttle, M. Waite and A. Bialocerkowski (2015). Increasing external clinical placement capacity and supplementing placement content through a centrally located telemedicine simulated learning environment. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, 1-4 May 2015. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1548
S. McPhail, M. Schippers, A.L. Marshall, M. Waite and P. Kuipers (2015). Patient-perceived barriers and facilitators to increasing physical activity among patients with musculoskeletal disorders receiving outpatient physiotherapy: a qualitative investigation.. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, 1-4 May 2015. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1845
The online treatment of phonological awareness for literacy: A phase I trial
Waite, Monique , Theodoros, Deborah and Russell, Trevor (2011). The online treatment of phonological awareness for literacy: A phase I trial. The American Telemedicine Association Soxteenth Annual Meeting and Exposition, Tampa, FL United States, 1-3 May 2011. Mary Ann Leibert. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2011.9993
Assessment of pediatric speech via a multi-media videoconferencing system
Theodoros, D., Waite, M. and Russell, T. (2010). Assessment of pediatric speech via a multi-media videoconferencing system. The 15th Annual International Meeting and Exposition of the American Telemedicine Association, San Antonio, Texas, USA, May 16-18, 2010.
Standardized assessment of pediatric language via a multi-media videoconferencing system
Waite, M., Theodoros, D., Russell, T. and Cahill, L. (2009). Standardized assessment of pediatric language via a multi-media videoconferencing system. The 14th Annual International Meeting of the American Telemedicine Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 26-28 April 2009. New Rochelle, NY, United States: Mary Ann Liebert. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2009.9985.supp
Waite, M., Theodoros, D., Russell, T. and Cahill, L. (2008). An Internet-based telehealth system for the assessment and treatment of childhood speech, language and literacy disorders. TADS 2008: Training and Development Seminar for Nurses, OTs, PTs and SLPs. Foundations for the Future, Bardon, QLD, Australia, 23-24 September 2008.
Telepractice in Speech Pathology Position Statement
Speech Pathology Australia, Hill, Annie J., Burns, Clare, Abel, Andrea, Bridgman, Kate, Bryant, Lucy, Bye, Julia, Campbell, Jessica, Erickson, Shane, Furlong, Lisa, Graham, Nicola, Levine, Rachel, Pitt, Rachelle, Raatz, Madeline, Rietdijk, Rachael, Scarinci, Nerina, Sutherland, Rebecca, Thomas, Donna, Waite, Monique, Walton, Chloe, Ward, Elizabeth and Wishart, Laurelie (2022). Telepractice in Speech Pathology Position Statement. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Telepractice in Speech Pathology Position Statement
Speech Pathology Australia, Burns, Clare, Hill, Annie, Baldac, S., Cook, M., Erickson, S., Garnett, R., Lowe, R., Martinovich, J., May, J., Rietdijk, R., Waite, M. and Ward, E. (2015). Telepractice in Speech Pathology Position Statement. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Online Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Speech, Language, and Literacy Disorders
Waite, Monique (2010). Online Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Speech, Language, and Literacy Disorders. PhD Thesis, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland.
(2022–2026) NHMRC Targeted Research
(2022–2023) Royal Queensland Bush Children's Health Scheme
To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families
(2019–2022) GN Hearing Care Corporation
Enabling equal access using e-health
(2014–2019) HEARing CRC
The influence of language on mathematics performance for Australian students in the early primary years
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Exploring the impact of paediatric aphasia on children, adolescents and their families
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
The co-designed development of a stuttering program for adults to collectively enhance knowledge, confidence and skills for people who stutter, speech pathology students, and practising speech pathologists
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Behavioural Interventions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
Evaluating the outcomes of different models of telepractice early intervention for children with hearing loss and their families: How much in-person intervention is needed?
Comparing young children's performance in telepractice and in-person communication assessment
Online support for families of children with communication disability
Preparing the paediatric speech pathology workforce to use telepractice