Gemma Carey

Professor Gemma Carey was the Research Director of the Centre for Social Impact UNSW and an NHMRC Fellow. She held a PhD in social policy and population health from the University of Melbourne and a Masters in Anthropology from the University of Adelaide.

Gemma undertook primary research in governance and policy implementation. Drawing on this work, she also contributed to emerging debates in public health regarding the social determinants of health. Much of her research investigated the processes of ‘joining up’ within government and between government and non-government organisations.

Gemma published over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles on different aspects of public administration and public health. Her books included: ‘Grassroots to Government: Joining-up in Australia’ (Melbourne University Press), ‘Designing and Implementing Public Policy: Cross-sectoral Debates’ (Routledge), and ‘Managing and leading in interagency settings. Better Partnerships Working Book Series’ (Policy Press, with Helen Dickinson).

Gemma passed away in November 2024 after a long battle with illness.