Dr Alison Ollerenshaw
Senior Research Fellow
Alison joined CeRDI in 2012 providing research support across a range of Centre projects and activities. Prior to this, she worked as a project officer, a research officer and coordinator, and has experience in teaching undergraduate students in psychology. Alison completed her Master of Applied Science at the University of Ballarat, and in 2007, a Diploma in Project Management. Most recently Alison completed a PhD having conducted research examining the relationship between business incubator services and the psychological capital of tenants.
Experience in research and project management, impact evaluation, and in the application of mixed methods research provides Alison with a broad basis from which to contribute to research across different disciplines. In addition, Alison has an interest in writing and prepares stories and communications for the Centre, including the coordination of content for CeRDI’s quarterly newsletter, and annual reports.
Alison's research interests include psychology, health, education, and regional community development.
Alison is also an Associate Member of Federation University’s Health Innovation and Transformation Centre 
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Call: 03 5327 6201
Email: a.ollerenshaw@federation.edu.au
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6435-5682
The relationship between business incubator services and the psychological capital of tenants
Business incubators offer nascent businesses a protective and nurturing environment, supporting tenants to grow their businesses and be sustainable, long-term. Two studies were conducted as part of this PhD to examine the relationship between characteristic services offered at business incubators and incubator tenants’ psychological capital, hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Federation University Australia (Confirmed: 2020)
- Thesis title: The relationship between business incubator services and the psychological capital of tenants.
- Master of Applied Science (2000)
- Thesis title: Learning through multimedia: The roles of prior knowledge and approaches to learning.
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Professional Psychology) (1996)
- Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) (1995)
- Diploma of Project Management (2007)
Professional affiliations
- The Australasian Research Management Society Inc (ARMS)
- Journal papers
Ollerenshaw, A., & Camilleri, M (2023). A health justice partnership for young people: Strategies for program promotion to young people and youth workers. Australian Journal of Primary Health. doi.org/10.1071/PY22266
Ollerenshaw, A., Murphy, A., Walters, J., Robinson, N., & Thompson, H. (2023). Use of digital technology for research data and information transfer within the Australian grains sector: A case study using Online Farm Trials. Agricultural Systems, 206, 103591. doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2022.103591
Murphy, A., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2022). A community-wide approach to reducing risky drinking cultures in young people in rural Australia. Australian Journal of Rural Health. doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12936
Murphy, A., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2022). Digital data and practice change: The impact of innovative web portals on user knowledge building and decision-making processes. Online Information Review. doi.org/10.1108/OIR-08-2021-0403
Ollerenshaw, A., Corbett, J., & Thompson, H. (2021). Increasing the Digital Literacy Skills of Regional SMEs through High-Speed Broadband Access. Small Enterprise Research, 28(2), 115-133. doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2021.1919913
Ollerenshaw, A., Wong Shee, A., & Yates, M. (2018). Towards good dementia care: Awareness and uptake of an online Dementia Pathways tool for rural and regional primary health practitioners. The Australian Journal of Rural Health, 26(2), 112-118. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12376
Ollerenshaw, A., & Camilleri, M. (2017). Health justice partnerships: Initial insights into the delivery of an integrated health and legal service for youth in regional Victoria. Rural and Remote Health, 17(2), 3975. doi: 10.22605/RRH3975
Ollerenshaw, A., Murphy, A., & McDonald, K. (2017). Leading the way: The integral role of local government within a multisector partnership delivering a large infrastructure project in an Australian growth region. Local Government Studies, 43(2), 291-314. doi: 10.1080/03003930.2016.1274259
Dahlhaus, P., Murphy, A., MacLeod, A., Thompson, H., McKenna, K., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2016). Making the invisible visible: The impact of federating groundwater data in Victoria, Australia. Journal of Hydroinformatics, 18(2), 238-255. doi: 10.2166/hydro.2015.169
Ollerenshaw, A. (2016). A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about studying leadership. Community Development, 47(4), 580-581. doi: 10.1080/15575330.2016.1187336
Ollerenshaw, A., Graymore, M., & McDonald, K. (2016). Beyond the call of duty: The integral role of rural local government in emergency management. Rural Society, 25(3), 185-203. doi: 10.1080/10371656.2016.1255476
Ollerenshaw, A. (2015). Online pathways for dementia care
. Australian Family Physician, 44(7), 510-513.Ollerenshaw, A. (2012). Literacy Trails: A whole-of-community program to encourage literacy and numeracy awareness for children in preschool and early primary
. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 37(3), 147-153.McDonald, J., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2011). Priority setting in primary health care: A framework for local catchments
. Rural and Remote Health, 11(2), 1-11.Ollerenshaw, A. (2009). Internet tool box for rural GPs to access mental health services information
. Rural and Remote Health, 9(2), 1-7.Mason, R., McDonald, J., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2006). The emergence of water markets in Australia and implications for rural social work. Rural Social Work and Community Practice, 11, 6-17.
Ollerenshaw, A., & McDonald, J. (2006). Dimensions of Pastoral Care: Student Wellbeing in Rural Catholic Schools. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 12(2), 137-145. doi: 10.1071/PY06033
Selkirk, R., McLaren, S., Ollerenshaw, A., McLachlan, A.J., & Moten, J. (2006). The longitudinal effects of midwife‐led postnatal debriefing on the psychological health of mothers. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 24(2), 133-147. doi: 10.1080/02646830600643916
Green, R., Mason, R., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2004). 13 Days and Counting: A Mutual Support Model for Young, Homeless Women in Crisis
. Youth Studies Australia, 23(2), 46-50.
- Book chapters
Selkirk, R., McLaren, S., Ollerenshaw, A., McLachlan, A.J., & Moten, J. (2010). The longitudinal effects of midwife-led postnatal debriefing on the psychological health of mothers. In 'Transitions theory: Middle range and situation specific theories in nursing research and practice'. (Ed. A Meleis) pp. 590-602. New York: Springer.
- Conferences
Camilleri, M., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2019). Responding to the legal needs of young people through health services. Criminology in the New Era: Confronting Injustice and Inequalities, 13-16 November 2019, San Francisco, CA.
Ollerenshaw, A. (2019). The relationship between business incubator services and the Psychological Capital of tenants. Federation University HDR Conference 2019, Ballarat, Australia.
Ollerenshaw, A. (2017). The relationship between business incubator services and the Psychological Capital of tenants. Federation University Higher Degrees by Research Conference: Making your Vision a Reality, 27 July 2017, Federation University, Ballarat.
Murphy, A., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2011). Victims won't even report the crime let alone use support services: The complexities of building pathways to victim support services for marginalised people. Australian Institute of Criminology: Meeting the needs of Victims of Crime, May 18-19, 2011. Mercure Hotel, Sydney.
- Reports and other publications
Ollerenshaw, A., Staines, C., & Thompson, H. (2022). Visualising Australasia’s Soils Phase 2: First year impact research report. Final report 5 October, Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University Australia. 30p.
Dahlhaus, P., MacLeod, A., Medyckyj-Scott, D., Simons, B., Bahlo, C., Sexton, A., Thompson, H., Wong, M., Robinson, N., Milne, R., Neyland, A., Gillett, H., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2021). Visualising Australasia’s Soils: A Soil CRC Interoperable Spatial Knowledge System. Phase 1 (2019 – 2021). Project 2.3.001 Final Report. Cooperative Research Centre for High Performance Soils (Soil CRC). 119p. https://soilcrc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FINAL_REPORT_2_3_001_DAHLHAUS_FINAL.pdf
Ollerenshaw, A., Thompson, H., Robinson, N., Channon, J., & Feely, P. (2021). Online Farm Trials: Impact Research 2020-2021. Final report 27 July 2021, Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University Australia. 34p.
Xia, F., Ollerenshaw, A., lsmail Saleem, M., Corbett, J., Thompson, H., & Islam, S. (2020). Energy Data Roadmap: Final Report. Ballarat, Australia: Federation University.
Murphy, A., Ollerenshaw, A., Corbett, J., & Taylor, M. (2019). Youth Challenging Alcohol Norms: Final project report. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University.
Camilleri, M., Ollerenshaw, A., Corbett, J., Taylor, M., & Burrows, T. (2018). Central Highlands Health Justice Partnership: Evaluation report
. Federation University Australia. January 2018, 81p.Murphy, A., Parnaby, A., Corbett, J., Ollerenshaw, A., & Taylor, M. (2018). The Youth CAN project 12 month project report: Process, baseline and emerging impacts. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University.
Ollerenshaw, A., Murphy, A., & Thompson, H. (2016). Tenancy Research Report: Documenting the initial experiences of tenants in the Business Accelerator Program at the Western BACE. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University.
Ollerenshaw, A., & Corbett, J. (2016). Central Highlands Digital Enterprise Program: Overview of research evaluation findings. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University Australia.
Ollerenshaw, A., Murphy, A., McDonald, K., & Thompson, H. (2015). Western BACE Partnership Research Report 2015. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University.
Murphy, A., Dahlhaus, P., MacLeod, A., Thompson, H., McKenna, K., Ollerenshaw, A., Corbett, J., & McDonald, K. (2015). Visualising Victoria’s Groundwater: researching and analysing Impact. Phase 1, first wave research report prepared for the Collaborative Internet Innovation Fund. Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation. Federation University Australia.
Murphy, A., Dahlhaus, P., MacLeod, A., Thompson, H., McKenna, K., Tsilemanis, A., Ollerenshaw, A., & Corbett, J. (2015). Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) and Visualising Ballarat – eResearch (First Wave) extended timeframe research study. Report prepared for City of Ballarat and UNESCO. Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation. Federation University Australia.
Ollerenshaw, A., Murphy, A., McDonald, K., & Thompson, H. (2015). Western BACE Partnership Research Report 2015. Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation. Federation University Australia. 57p.
Ollerenshaw, A., Thompson, H., & McDonald, K. (2015). Western BACE Community Survey: Research Report 2015. Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation. Federation University Australia. 34p.
Ollerenshaw, A., Thompson, H., & McDonald, K. (2015). Western BACE research, monitoring and evaluation: Business innovation survey report 2015. Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation. Federation University Australia. 23p.
McDonald, K., Ollerenshaw, A., & Thompson, H. (2014). Western BACE review of regional demographics. Unpublished report: Federation University Australia.
Ollerenshaw, A., Dahlhaus, P., McDonald, K., Courvisanos, J., Graymore, M., Thompson, H., Sheil, H., Miner, A., & Corbett, J. (2014). Understanding the 2011 Grampians natural disaster, addressing the risk and resilience. Final Report. Centre for eCommerce and Communications, Federation University Australia. 131p.
Ollerenshaw, A., & McDonald, K. (2014). Western BACE Research, Monitoring and Evaluation: Community Research: Development and Infrastructure (Atherstone Estate), Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University Australia.
Thompson, H., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2014). Year 2 research monitoring and evaluation for the Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence (BACE). Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation. Federation University Australia. 24p.
Thompson, H. & Ollerenshaw, A. (2013). Centre of Excellence Research Group: Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence Research and Evaluation Plan. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for eCommerce and Communications, University of Ballarat.
Murphy, A., Ollerenshaw, A., & Gregory, R. (2012). The school-community nexus: Examining the school/community link across 4 regional school communities. Ballarat, Australia: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Murphy, A., McDonald, J., & Ollerenshaw, A. (2011). Mapping access and referral pathways for marginalised victims of violent crime in rural and regional Victoria. Ballarat, Australia: Centacare, Catholic Diocese of Ballarat Inc.
Associate supervisor
- Kerrie Bryant (PhD Candidate, Federation University) - Young peoples’ perspectives on youth justice interventions.