At our core, ITRC Members value respect, partnership and social justice. We strive to promote and support impactful research that seeks to improve the lives and wellbeing of First Nations and culturally diverse peoples in Australia and around the globe.
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Professor Catherine Manathunga
Associate Dean, Research | Professor of Education Research | Co-Director of Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Professor Maria Raciti
Professor, Marketing | Director, Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre | School of Business and Creative Industries
The ITRC Theme Leaders will consult with members, relevant stakeholders, and the Co-Directors to provide leadership and ongoing direction to the development and implementation of strategic research objectives within their chosen themes.
| ITRC Theme Leader | Themes |
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Dr Raj Yadav (School of Law and Society) |
Theme 1: Building Knowledge Systems |
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Dr Lauren Isvandity (School of Business and Creative Industries) |
Theme 2: Creative Cultural Practices |
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Dr Aaron Tham (School of Business and Creative Industries) |
Theme 3: Community Capacity Exchange |
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Dr Robert Alexander
Senior Lecturer, Economics | School of Business and Creative Industries -
Professor Sajid Anwar
Professor, Finance | Business and Commerce Honours Coordinator | School of Business and Creative Industries -
Dr Clare Archer-Lean
Senior Lecturer, English | HDR Coordinator | School of Business and Creative Industries -
Dr Leah Barclay
Lecturer, Design | Discipline Lead, Design | School of Business and Creative Industries -
Dr Ali Black
Senior Lecturer, Education | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Michael Carey
Senior Lecturer in Education (TESOL) | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Shelley Davidow
Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy | Alternative Education Coordinator | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Anne Drabble
Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood | Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Rachael Dwyer
Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Peter Grainger
Senior Lecturer in Education (Educational Assessment, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Japanese Language) | School of Education and Tertiary Access | Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy -
Dr Sharon Louth
Senior Lecturer, Education | Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Primary Education | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Adrian McCallum
Engineering Lead | Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering | Adventure STEM Advocate -
Dr Amanda Miller
Associate Lecturer, Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies -
Dr Susan Rayment-McHugh
Senior Lecturer, Criminology and Justice | School of Law and Society -
Dr Vikki Schaffer
Senior Lecturer, Tourism, Leisure and Events | School of Business and Creative Industries -
Dr Tracey Sempowicz
Lecturer in Education | School of Education and tertiary Access -
Dr Carol Smith
Lecturer, Education | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Lynne Stuart
Senior Lecturer, Nursing -
Dr Aaron Tham
Lecturer, Tourism, Leisure and Event Management (South Bank) | School of Business and Creative Industries -
Dr Glyn Thomas
Senior Lecturer, Outdoor and Environmental Studies | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Paul Williams
Senior Lecturer, Creative Writing | Discipline Lead, Creative Industries | School of Business and Creative Industries -
Dr Alison Willis
Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching | Senior Lecturer, Curriculum and Pedagogy | School of Education and Tertiary Access
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Associate Professor Harriot Beazley
Associate Professor, Human Geography -
Dr Shannon Brincat
Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations | School of Law and Society -
Dr Craig Johnston
Lecturer, Curriculum and Pedagogy | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Professor Patrick D. Nunn
Professor of Geography | Director of the Sustainability Research Centre | School of Law and Society -
Ann Robertson
Lecturer, Communication | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Catherine Thiele
Lecturer in Education | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Richard Tindle
Lecturer, Psychology | School of Health
Purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise ITRC regarding strategic plans, specific projects and activities, events, communications and community engagement. ITRC Directors are the Chairs of the Advisory Board.
| Uncle Michael Mace | Indigenous Elder |
| Aunty Minnie Mace (Lynelle Louella Mace) | Indigenous Elder |
| Aunty Deb Bennet | Indigenous Elder |
| Alison Chan | Chancellor State College |
| Jackie Newton | Chancellor State College |
| Tannielle Bainbridge | Chancellor State College |
| Gary Graham | DASSI Association representative |
| Vicki Qiu and Hong Xu (Selina) | Sunshine Coast Chinese Association |
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Jang Ethridge |
Thai community Association |
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Stella Romagnoli |
Caloundra Community Centre |
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Kim Price |
Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Kim Rawlings | Noosa Shire Council |
| Luisa Miller | Moreton Bay Council |
| Mary-Rose Adkins | University of Sunshine Coast |
Become a Member
To join us and become a member, complete the membership application form on this page.
| Core Member | Core members of ITRC are 'research active' UniSC academic staff, directly contributing to the unit's research performance. |
| Associate Member | Associate members of ITRC include UniSC staff contributing to research but who do not meet the criteria for Core Membership. |
| ITRC Friends | Friends of the ITRC are researchers from other universities who have previously worked (or are currently working) on ITRC projects. |
Prior to submitting a membership application, interested parties should read the UniSC's University Research Centres and Research Institutes - Academic Policy.