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Research Program

Program 3: Opportunities

Dr Ana Gamarra Rondinel

  • Research Fellow

  • The University of Melbourne

Scoping review of mechanisms mediating disadvantage and bullying involvement

Previous research has shown that socio-economic status (SES) is associated with involvement in bullying, with children from disadvantaged backgrounds more likely to be victims of bullying and, to a lesser…

Dr Steeve Marchand

  • Research Fellow

  • The University of Melbourne

Ms Erin Erceg

  • Research Fellow

  • The University of Western Australia

Dr Marianne Bruins

  • Research Fellow

  • The University of Melbourne

Homelessness Systems, Pathways and Experiences: A study of Micah Projects homeless services and initiatives

The challenge The rate of homelessness in Brisbane has fluctuated over the past decade or more. Many people, particularly long term rough sleepers, have been supported to access housing, through…

Professor Irma Mooi-Reci

  • Associate Investigator

  • The University of Melbourne

Enhancing children’s journeys through Out of Home Care: A multi-perspective study

Our project wants to hear from carers, children and parents on how to improve children’s experience of foster/kinship care. Register your interest and we will be in contact to tell…
  • Webinar

  • Program 3: Opportunities

Life Course Centre Webinar: ‘Never Let a Crisis go to Waste: Opportunities to Reduce Social Disadvantage from COVID-19’

20 Oct 2021

Presented by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course

  • Health
  • Policy
  • Seminar

  • Program 3: Opportunities

Life Course Centre Seminar Series: What matters for each Australian child’s lifetime learning? Early education and care as an intervention in early life

18 Nov 2021

Presented by Prof Karen Thorpe, The University of Queensland and hosted by the Life Course Centre

  • Children
  • Early Childhood
  • Education