Galea has held honorary professorships The University of Sydney, Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science, The University of Queensland, School of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences, Brisbane, Australia (2011–2013). She was adjunct professor at James Cook University, School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences, Townsville, Australia from 2010-2013. She is adjunct professor at Victoria University, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living.