Social Justice and Social
Change Research Centre
NEWSMAKERS
April 2008
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Associate Professor Natalie Bolzan, from Social Justice Social Change Research
Centre, comments on a research project which identifies the unusual activities that
interest young people and have a positive influence on their lives. The initiative, which
gives young people the opportunity to participate in dog jumping competitions, is
mentioned in The Land.
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Dr Fran Gale, from Social Justice Social Change Research Centre, comments on
‘Streetwise Illawarra’ – a magazine that gives homeless youths from the Illawarra region
a voice. The Southern Youth and Family Services initiative is part of a wider SJSC
research project which identifies the unusual activities that interest young people and
have a positive influence on their lives. It’s reported in Wollongong Advertiser, Kiama
Advertiser, Wollongong and Northern Leader.
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Dr Michael Kennedy, from the School of Social Sciences and Social Justice Social
Change Research Centre, comments on the legal repercussions of the corruption
scandal at Wollongong Council. It’s reported in Daily Telegraph, and Daily Telegraph
online.
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Dr Michael Kennedy, from the School of Social Sciences and Social Justice Change
Research Centre, comments on the recent incident youth gang violence that at
Merrylands High School. It’s reported in Parramatta Sun, Parramatta Sun online, Northern
News.
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Dr Michael Kennedy, from the School of Social Sciences and Social Justice Social
Change Research Centre, comments on a new film about western Sydney which taps
into the racism and misconceptions linked to certain ethnic groups. He is interviewed on
SBS ‘World News Australia’.
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Professor John Macdonald, co-director of the Men’s Information and Resource
Centre (MHIRC), located within the Social Justice Social Change Research Centre
(College of Arts) and School of Biomedical Sciences (College of Health and Science)
comments on Indigenous understandings of self-harm and suicide in response to
statements by Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) in the National Indigenous Times.
Social Justice and Social
Change Research Centre
NEWSMAKERS
May 2008
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A Social Justice Social Change Research Centre (SJSC) research project which
identifies the unusual activities that interest young people and have a positive influence
on their lives – such as the opportunity to participate in dog jumping competitions - is
mentioned on Triple J ‘Hack’ online, Armidale Express Extra and in the Border News.
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Dr Gabrielle Gwyther from SJSC comments on the “culture, creativity and
complexity” of the western suburbs of Sydney in Auburn Review Pictorial and South
Western Rural Advertiser.
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Professor Jane Mears from SJSC comments on the 2008 federal budget which
provides inadequate funding for carers of the disabled and the elderly in The Australian,
The Australian online, Daily Telegraph online, Courier Mail online, Business Spectator
online, Ninemsn online, AAP Newswire, Macarthur Chronicle (twice), Macarthur Chronicle
online (twice).
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Dr Michael Kennedy, from the School of Social Sciences and SJSC, comments on the
formation of the NSW Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad, which is the result of
political agenda rather than crime statistics. Radio Adelaide ‘The Wire’ program and
4ZZZ ‘Brisbane Line’ program.
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Dr Michael Kennedy, from the School of Social Sciences and SJSC, draws upon his
service as an honorary member of the French Bureau of Child Protection to comment
on the Bill Henson photography scandal. 2GB Sydney ‘Afternoons’ program.
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Alphia Possamai-Inesedy from the School of Social Sciences and SJSC contributes an
article to the Courier Mail about society’s perception of Scientology, which is largely
influenced by the media coverage of its celebrity followers. The article is also published
on Courier Mail online.
June 2008
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Dr Michael Kennedy, from the School of Social Sciences and Social Justice Social
Change Research Centre (SJSC), comments on the history of corruption within the
Australian Federal Police – in light of recent revelations that NSW Crime Commission
investigator Mark Standen has been arrested on drug charges. Sun Herald, Sydney
Morning Herald online, ABC News Online, Radio National ‘PM’ program and ABC 666
Canberra.
Dr Gabrielle Gwyther from SJSC comments on impact of the rising cost of fuel on
residents of the western suburbs of Sydney. Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Morning
Herald online.
Associate Professor Moira Carmody from SJSC, a noted expert and researcher on
sexual assault prevention and education, has been appointed to the Australian
Government’s National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children.
Bankstown-Canterbury Torch, Penrith Press, Australian Labor Party online.
Anthony Brown, program coordinator with the Men’s Health Information and
Resource Centre in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences in the College of
Health and Science and the Social Justice and Social Change Research Centre in the
College of Arts, discusses a new Federal Government grant to the centre and the
challenges of improving men’s health outcomes. www.superliving.com.au
Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre in the School of Biomedical and
Health Sciences in the College of Health and Science and the Social Justice and Social
Change Research Centre in the College of Arts, has received $122,000 from the Federal
Government as part of its focus to improve men’s health. The announcement was made
during International Men’s Health Week. www.thewest.com.au,
www.theaustralian.com.au, NineMSN online, www.theage.com.au (twice), Yahoo7 news
online, www.news.com.au, www.alp.org.au, Optus online news, www.thedaily.com.au,
The Herald Sun online (twice), www.smh.com.au, TVNZ online, ‘Breakfast’ on Radio
National, Western Advocate, Sunday Telegraph, AAP Newswire, Launceston Examiner,
Canberra Times, The Age, The Daily Telegraph, Illawarra Mercury, Border Mail, Daily Advertiser
(Wagga Wagga), Townsville Bulletin, Maitland Mercury, Central Western Daily,
www.agedcareguide.com.au, www.abc.net.au/rn/breakfast, www.thedaily.com.au
Professor John Macdonald, co director of the Men’s Health Information and
Resource Centre in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences in the College of
Health and Science and the Social Justice and Social Change Research Centre in the
College of Arts says he wants men’s health policy that is based on solid evidence and
genuine concern for the wellness of males. ‘Perspectives’ on Radio National,
www.abc.net.au/rn/perspective
Anthony Brown, project coordinator in the Men’s Health Information and Resource
Centre in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (College of Health and Science)
and the Social Justice and Social Change Research Centre (College of Arts) comments
on men’s health issues during International Men’s Health Week. Hawkesbury Courier, Mix
FM (Sunshine Coast), The Daily Advertiser, Heart FM (Hobart)
Dr Micheal Woods, co director of the Men’s Health Information and Resource in the
School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (College of Health and Science) and the Social
Justice and Social Change Research Centre (College of Arts) says a lot of men’s issues
are preventable but men aren’t accessing health care services as effectively as women.
‘Afternoons’ on 2UE.
Professor John Macdonald, co director of the Men’s Health Information and
Resource Centre in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (College of Health
and Science) and the Social Justice and Social Change Research Centre (College of Arts)
comments on men’s health issues during International Men’s Health Week. Western
Times, Southern Highland News, Armidale Express, Daily Advertiser, Newcastle Herald.