Matthew Gill

PhD Student

Working groups

Alcohol and Other Drugs

matthew.gill@student.burnet.edu.au

Background

Matthew joined Burnet in 2023 as a research assistant, supporting fieldwork for projects including the SuperMIX study. He began his PhD in 2024 under the supervision of Professor Matthew Dunn and Professor Paul Dietze. With a background in community mental health and roles in the not-for-profit sector, Matthew brings both academic and practical experience to his work. He holds degrees in psychological sciences and health sciences (honours), and is deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable communities in Australia.

Qualifications

2023: Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), Deakin University, Australia
2022: Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, Deakin University, Australia

Positions

2022–present: Research Assistant, Burnet Institute, Australia
2025–2025: Research Assistant, Monash University, Australia

Current projects

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Methamphetamine and injecting drug use cohort studies: MIXMAX

MIXMAX is the largest active cohort study of people who use drugs in Australia. It combines 2 pre-existing studies: SuperMIX and VMAX.

How stable housing can support people who use drugs (HOUSED)

Australia is experiencing a housing crisis, and people who use drugs are being left behind. To address this, we're analysing the social, economic and health benefits of stable housing for people who use drugs.