Summary
I am a public commentator, community change agent, well known feminist, on a postage stamp, Boyer Lecturer 1995, and active social and political researcher. I have taught policy, advocacy and research methods, run research consultancies, worked as a public servant, political adviser and consultant. My professional expertise is policy and research issues. I am working on evidence bases for social policy with Jumbunna with an emphasis on income management at present. I have written widely on a range of political and social issues.
Experience
- Senior lecturer, program director Social Inquiry, UTS 1994 – 2007
Education
- UNSW, BA hons Sociology, 1974
Research Areas
- Sociology (1608)
- Applied Sociology, Program Evaluation And Social Impact Assessment (160801)
- Political Science (1606)
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Policy (160501)
- Gender Specific Studies (169901)
- Social Policy (160512)
- Sociological Methodology And Research Methods (160807)
Honours
AO , distinguished Alumni UNSW, Centenary Medal, Australian Legend postage stamp
Available for
- Multidisciplinary Research Collaboration
- Contract Research
- Speaking Engagements
- Expertise Requests
- Media Interviews