- Associate Professor of Education, Charles Sturt University
Brendon Hyndman, PhD is an Associate Professor of Education in the School of Education at Charles Sturt University whose work examines the conditions that help children and teachers thrive in schools. His research focuses on how school environments, play, movement, outdoor learning, wellbeing and everyday school routines shape student development, behaviour, belonging and learning.
He has published extensively on play, school recess, outdoor learning, innovative learning environments and education systems, with research informing national and international conversations about how schools can better support student health, engagement and wellbeing. His work reframes play, recess and school environments as serious educational infrastructure for healthier, more connected and more developmentally responsive school communities.
With expertise spanning education policy, child development, teacher practice and school improvement, Brendon is frequently sought for commentary on school environments, student wellbeing, play, movement, behaviour and the design of more responsive learning communities. His current work supports educators, school leaders and systems to translate research into practical strategies that help children and teachers thrive.
Experience
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2021–presentAssociate Professor, Charles Sturt University
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2025–2026Associate Dean Academic (Acting), Charles Sturt University
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2023–2024Associate Professor (Adjunct), Charles Sturt University
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2023–2024Senior Manager , Brisbane Catholic Education
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2021–2023Associate Dean Research, Charles Sturt University
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2020–2021Sub-Dean (Graduate Studies), Charles Sturt University
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2017–2020Courses Director and Senior Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
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2016–2017Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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2014–2016Lecturer, Charles Darwin University
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2013–2014Lecturer, RMIT University
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2009–2011Researcher/Teacher, Federation University Australia
Education
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2022Charles Sturt University, Albury City Council Leadership & Resilience Scholar
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2019Charles Sturt University, Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Management
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2013RMIT University, Doctor of Philosophy
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2012Federation University Australia, Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education)
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2008Federation University Australia, Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) Upper Class Honours
Professional Memberships
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)
- Play Australia
- Global Recess Alliance
Contact Brendon for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Albury, NSW
- X (formerly Twitter): @Dr_bph
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