We have a wealth of academic expertise in the areas of safeguarding children and young people, child protection, child and youth studies, education, health and theology.
We have a wealth of academic expertise in the areas of safeguarding children and young people, child protection, child and youth studies, education, health and theology.
Director, ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies
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Deputy Director, ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies
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Associate, ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies
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Senior Research Officer, ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies
View profileOur researchers have a range of complementary skills and expertise that assist in building safer institutions for children and young people. Expertise areas include children’s rights, social welfare history, paediatrics and nursing, education, theology and more.
Associate Professor, Academic Coordinator, Catholic Programs, ACU
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Senior lecturer in the ACU Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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Executive Dean, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, ACU
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Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Faculty of Education and Arts
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Casual Academic, ACU Faculty of Education and Arts
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