Dr Maryann Barrington

Senior Research Fellow

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)

 

 

Medicine & Health
National Centre of Excellence

Dr Barrington is an emerging researcher in the field of intellectual disability health. Topics of interest include preventive healthcare, healthcare access, and sexual and reproductive health and autonomy. She has a background in cognitive psychology, and experience working in community crisis support. Dr Barrington is interested in inclusive research practices and integrating codesign throughout research efforts.

Phone
02 9065 4445
  • Journal articles | 2026
    Barrington M; Fisher KR; Harris-Roxas B; Trollor JN; Spooner C; Christensen JM; Weise J, 2026, 'Distributed Health Literacy Among People With Intellectual Disability, Their Supporters and Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review.', Health Expect, 29, pp. e70548 - e70548, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex.70548

Currently Dr Barrington is overseeing an NHMRC Partnership Grant aiming to improve preventive healthcare for people with intellectual disability in Australia.