Former Australian Prime Ministers celebrated at graduation
Two former Australian Prime Ministers were recognised for their contributions to the nation, in particular the higher education sector, by… Read more
Research Group The Society, Health and Disability
What is the Society, Health & Disability Research Network?
The Society, Health & Disability research network is an inter-disciplinary network conducting research to address issues of health, inequality, justice, and the sustainability of cities and communities. We look to partner with the health, justice, human services, education, advocacy and university sectors to build on community capacity-based strengths and values. We draw on the UN Sustainable Development Goals as guiding principles for our research.
Our Aim
Our aim is to transform policy and practice into better futures for the vulnerable, their communities and broader society.
What does it do?
The Society, Health & Disability research network combines the knowledge, experience and skills of individual researchers at the University of Newcastle to deliver improved health and ability outcomes for individuals, communities and societies. It provides an inter-disciplinary focus for project scoping and research funding applications (external and internal) on health and disability. It engages in consultancy and end-user focused research. We have expertise in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research approaches, including ethnography, interviews, surveys, focus groups, archival methods, participatory approaches, arts- and drama-based methods, program evaluation, social network analysis, policy analysis, action-research, discourse analysis, rapid reviews and systematic reviews.
Who is it for?
The Society, Health & Disability research network connects with agencies, NGOs and a range of external and internal researchers and HDRs with an interest in and/or expertise in research into population and community health, equity and social justice.We have a track record of successful consultancies and competitively funded projects in a wide range of areas relating to health and disability, health services and health professions education.
Bringing unheard voices back into collective memory
Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO delivered the inaugural John Maynard Aboriginal History Lecture at University House to an on-line and… Read more
Reclaiming History: the unconventional legacies of a leading Aboriginal historian
Emeritus Professor John Maynard’s reputation as a trailblazer is well-deserved so it is only fitting that this historian, whose journey… Read more
'Hardlines’: My life in bad behaviour: an exhibition by Professor Mario Minichiello
Internationally acclaimed Political Artist, Illustrator and Designer, Professor Mario Minichiello, from the School of Creative Industries is holding an exhibition… Read more
Academy Excellence: nomination of Purai members to Humanities Academy highlights the importance of global indigenous history
With the election of Purai’s joint Directors, Emeritus Professor John Maynard and Professor Victoria Haskins, to the Australian Academy of… Read more
Contact
- Associate Professor Caragh Brosnan
School of Humanities and Social Science (Sociology and Anthropology)
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.