His research centres on the application of drama pedagogy within wider social justice or public education actions. His most recent work includes developing a national theatre in education program on family violence and child abuse and a positive parenting program in Youth Justice secure settings using Romeo and Juliet as the basis for an intensive 6 week arts residency. His PhD which won the AATE Distinguished Dissertation award in Washington DC in 2006 examined the use of drama to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.