Research Centre for
Newcastle Youth Studies
Research
The Newcastle Youth Studies Centre researchers young people's lives from a critical, sociological and anthropological perspective. Recent projects include youth, credit and debt; young people and service labour, Indigenous youth, health and wellbeing; young people’s mental health needs; and the future of work in Australia.
Recent project reports, book publications and a list of selected funded projects is available here.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.