Passionate about student development.
Challenges students to grow and excel.
Always positive and enthusiastic in class.
Always approachable and easy to talk to.
Matt Moroney serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Curtin School of Nursing, part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University on the Perth campus. Located in Building 405, Room 320 of the Nursing building, he can be contacted via telephone at +61 8 9266 5897 or email at Matt.Moroney@curtin.edu.au. His professional qualifications include Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor of Nursing (BN), Master of Mental Health Nursing (MMHN), Master of Public Health (MPH), and Master of Health Sciences in Drugs and Alcohol (MHlthSc(D&A)). These credentials reflect his extensive academic background in nursing and specialized areas of public health and mental health.
In his role, Moroney acts as the Unit Coordinator for GMED2000: Applied Bioscience for Health Instability, a unit within the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery program at Curtin University. This responsibility demonstrates his commitment to delivering high-quality education in bioscience applications relevant to health instability contexts. His excellence in teaching has been recognized through the 2024 Curtin Student Guild Excellence in Teaching Awards, where he was named the winner in the Faculty of Health Sciences category. This award acknowledges his ability to inspire students and support their achievement in health sciences disciplines.
Furthermore, Matt Moroney has engaged in scholarly activities beyond standard teaching duties. He co-presented with Tracey Moroney on the topic 'Embedding planetary health principles across curriculum: Experiences from the Curtin School of Nursing' at the Planetary Health: Leading Change in an Evolving World symposium organized by the University of Technology Sydney in 2025. This contribution highlights his role in incorporating planetary health concepts into nursing education, addressing evolving global health challenges through curriculum development at Curtin School of Nursing. Moroney's work contributes to the Faculty of Health Sciences' mission by fostering innovative teaching practices and preparing future health professionals.
