Christina Kargillis is a third-year postgraduate student studying identity development amongst people who are looking for a ‘sea change’ or a ‘tree change’. That is, people who move from larger Australian cities to smaller country areas due to limited employment opportunities and in search of a change of lifestyle. Christina introduces her blog which describesContinueContinue reading “Identity Development Amongst Sea/Tree Changers: A Postgrad Research Blog. Sunshine Coast, Australia”
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Consuming Sociology: Working for State Government, Melbourne, Australia
Stephen Leyden works as a Research Officer for Consumer Affairs Victoria in Australia, a government agency more accustomed to focusing on business and legal concerns rather than on sociological issues. Dr Stephen Leyden Stephen.Leyden@justice.vic.gov.au My work involves conducting and managing social research and evaluation projects. The work ranges from qualitative exploratory studies about social policyContinueContinue reading “Consuming Sociology: Working for State Government, Melbourne, Australia”
War and Peace in Educational Disadvantage
Lea Campbell works as a researcher for a social welfare organisation in Australia, addressing educational disadvantage among young students. She argues that constructive conflict makes a difference in educational policies. Dr Lea Campbell lea.campbell@jss.org.au As I am writing for Working Notes two thoughts come up. First, I wonder if the term ‘applied sociology’ sits wellContinueContinue reading “War and Peace in Educational Disadvantage”
Beyond Merciless Critique: Reflections on the Contribution of Sociology in the Social Policy Space
Anthony Hogan is a Fellow with the National Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health at The Australian National University. His paper argues that sociology could make a stronger impact on social policy if it went beyond criticism and engaged with the imperfect aspects of decision making. Dr Anthony Hogan Anthony.Hogan@anu.edu.au Introduction This paper1 examines governmental policyContinueContinue reading “Beyond Merciless Critique: Reflections on the Contribution of Sociology in the Social Policy Space”
Becoming an Applied Sociologist: A Personal Journey From Student to Academic to Public Servant
Zuleyka Zevallos has a position as Sociologist in the Australian Public Service as well as being an Adjunct Research Fellow with the Institute for Social Research, Australia. Her paper provides a reflexive case study of her career. She argues that sociology students need better vocational training and career planning strategies. Dr Zuleyka Zevallos Contact Introduction ThisContinueContinue reading “Becoming an Applied Sociologist: A Personal Journey From Student to Academic to Public Servant”