In the Media
Krista Barry's research and work has been recognised in national media, podcasts, academic institutions, and community programs across Australia and internationally.
Krista Barry featured by CQUniversity as part of their MAPP graduate series, April 2025
Podcasts & Interviews
Print & Digital Media
ABC Gold Coast Radio: interview on Krista Barry's published research into the wellbeing benefits of surfing for midlife women.
Medical Link Magazine, Issue 153 (April-June 2025):
Krista Barry served as Editor of the official publication of the Gold Coast Medical Association Inc., with her research featured on the cover.
Author and co-author of three articles in the same issue:
"Enhancing the Well-Being of Midlife Women through Structured Surfing Lessons" (p.18);
"Mental Health Services on the Gold Coast: Addressing Demand Through Positive Psychology integration" (p.22);
and co-author of "Surfing Medicine International: enhancing Global Health Standards for Surf Communities" (p.10).
Academic & Conference
The International World Congress on Positive Psychology (IPPA), Brisbane 2025: Workshop facilitator presenting 'Swellbeing: A Surfing and Wellbeing Experience' with Kasey Lloyd.
IPPA World Congress, Vancouver 2023: Krista Barry presented her research into water-based wellbeing and midlife women at the International Positive Psychology Association's World Congress.
Community Programs
City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy Program: Krista Barry facilitates water-based wellbeing experiences as part of the City of Gold Coast's community health and active living initiative.