
Diverse and Inclusive Communities
The Diverse and Inclusive Communities research cluster aims to foster and support cross-disciplinary research activity within the Arts and Social Sciences Discipline.
We are interested in:
- Theorising, developing and evaluating innovative strategies that respond to the needs of diverse communities
- Interrogating the borders and boundaries of communities – who is included and who is excluded – with a view to strengthening community connections and wellbeing for those who are commonly excluded
- How people come together and collaborate to resolve their own issues and how they can access resources to which they are entitled
- Exploring the philosophical and practical implications of such things as policy change, insecurity, climate change, social unrest, religious background and/or orientation, and natural disasters.
Current and recent projects include:
- Professor Mark Hughes’ involvement in the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grant ‘Advancing Social Work Research’ and the ARC Linkage grant ‘Reducing Health Disparities for Older LGBTI Australians’.
- Associate Professor Lynne MacPherson and Dr Kathomi Gatwiri’s work with the Australian Childhood Foundation at the Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care.
Contact the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Executive Dean of Faculty
T: T: +61 7 5589 3054
Associate Dean (Education)
T: T: +61 7 5589 3209