Personal profile
Biography
As an experienced and enthusiastic leisure academic, I aim to provide leadership to Western Sydney University and the general community in the development of knowledge and expertise in recreation, physical education, and sport development, particularly to empower individuals and communities through leisure.
I am passionate about research, advocacy, governance, teaching, and supervision in the area of leisure inequalities.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts in Sports Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Research keywords
- leisure
- sport
- gender equity
- diversity
- Women
- health promotion
- health literacy
- recreation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A labour of love: Muslim women carving out belonging in blue spaces
Cheng, J. E., O’Shea, M., Peel, N., Rashid, K. & Maxwell, H., Mar 2026, In: International Review for the Sociology of Sport. 61, 2, p. 301-320 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Athlete activism and the Olympic Movement: resistance, defiance, and restraint: Resistance, defiance, and restraint
Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M. & Yorke, C., 2026, Events and Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice: Bridging Theory and Practice. Duignan, M. (ed.). U.K.: Routledge, p. 144-152 8 p. (How Events Transform Society).Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter
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Disability inclusion in outdoor adventure: what do outdoor recreation guides really think
Brown, Z., Maxwell, H. & Peel, N., 2025, Leisure for a Better Society: 18th World Leisure Congress: Abstracts E-Book, 25-28 August 2025, Breda, Netherlands. Spain: World Leisure Organization, p. 33-33 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Conference Paper › peer-review
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Everyday activism and "actionable" hope as tempered radicals
O'Shea, M., Paraschak, V., Pearce, S., Maxwell, H. & Pullen, A., Mar 2025, In: Gender, Work and Organisation. 32, 2, p. 692-709 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring wellbeing in older adults participating in pickleball
Parry, J., Peel, N. & Maxwell, H., 2025, In: Journal of Positive Psychology & Wellbeing. 9, 2, p. 84-99 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (Event)
Maxwell, H. (Other)
1 Jan 2021 → 1 Jan 2023Activity: Membership › Association
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Australian Health Promotion Association (Event)
Maxwell, H. (Other)
1 Jan 2018 → 1 Jan 2023Activity: Membership › Association
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Australia and New Zealand Leisure Studies Association (Event)
Maxwell, H. (Member)
10 May 2014 → …Activity: Membership › Board
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Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (Event)
Maxwell, H. (Other)
1 Jan 2014 → 1 Jan 2023Activity: Membership › Academy
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You can't be what you can't see: the benefits for and the pressures on First Nations sportswomen
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Why should my child take swimming lessons? And what do they need to know?
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Will Australia receive a red card for gender equity at the 2023 Women's World Cup?
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Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women - but many barriers remain
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The open Australian beach is a myth: not everyone can access these spaces equally
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