Johanna Rewa is the Program Manager of the Human Development and Community Wellbeing (HDCW) team, with expertise in research operations, human development, and community wellbeing. She leads the administrative and operational management of the team, supports funding strategy across projects, and oversees HDCW grants and tenders, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, effective resource management, and successful project delivery.
Johanna's work spans strategic program design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on translating research and evidence into practical solutions that improve outcomes for individuals and communities. She has extensive experience supporting research development and administration across state and nationally competitive grants, managing complex programs, fostering cross-sector partnerships, and driving initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing and organisational capability.
Her research expertise includes qualitative studies on food insecurity in Australia, resulting in three published journal articles, quantitative data collection related to respiratory diseases, community development strategies that drive systemic change, and the evaluation of community-level projects. Passionate about evidence-informed decision-making, Johanna is committed to fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable social impact that enhances the wellbeing and resilience of communities.
Johanna holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise Science) with Distinction from Deakin University, a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) from Edith Cowan University, and a Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Western Australia.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise Science) with Distinction, Deakin University
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Edith Cowan University
- Graduate Certificate in Commerce, University of Western Australia
Projects
Giving Voice to Rural and Regional Boys and Young Men and Supporting Parents to Prevent Tech-Based Abuse of Girls and Young Women
This project addresses the growing issue of technology-facilitated abuse against women and girls, particularly in regional Western Australian communities where risks are heightened, and access to support is limited.
Evaluating Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) in Western Australia
This project seeks to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of MOST on young people and the system of care in Western Australia.