This fieldwork was interesting. We drove from Lismore to Byron Bay yesterday speaking to vulnerable people about their experiences with the justice system and the support available to them.
Continue reading “Fieldwork and coffee”
The back to back fieldwork travel… this time on a tiny plane! I arrived in regional New South Wales for the second phase of my research on vulnerable people and justice. Talking to people who need better support to navigate structural outcomes inequity and the law. Continue reading Fieldwork in a Regional New South Wales
Our fieldwork was so much fun! Our partner organisation was phenomenal in recruiting a range of participants across the education sector. Almost too efficient – the first day we interviewed 12 people (over half our sample) and my wrists and eyes nearly fell off from notetaking! We studied how peer networks can help or hinder education to work experiences. We also discussed the types of support and encouragement available to students and at work and school. Continue reading Education interviews
In the field again, this time for a new education and training project I’ll be taking over soon. It is a longitudinal study of youth cohorts in regional areas, exploring their support networks for study and work. I am visiting training organisations and workplaces, and interviewing students. Continue reading Education and Work
I spent two days at a training course, which was about writing more effectively for policy audiences. There were many useful tips about how to simplify expression so that stakeholders can better understand decisions and so leaders might support our desired outcomes.
Continue reading “Writing for Social Policy”
Fieldwork in the inner Western suburbs. An excellent site visit at a health services provider, and interview with a service manager on how to support vulnerable people. We sat in the sun and chatted for a few hours. I then typed up my fieldwork notes in this cafe. Continue reading Fieldwork Cafe
A challenging day that ended well. My day started with an executive meeting where we presented a case to save one project from political inertia (stakeholder relations outside my domain – but we did it!).
Continue reading “Challenges and Outcomes in Social Policy”
My trip to New Zealand Aotearoa was lovely. I was a guest of the Women in Science group, the New Zealand Association of Scientists and various other partner and sponsor agencies.
Continue reading “New Zealand Visit”
This week ended on a hectic note, but much was achieved!
Continue reading “Finalising Fieldwork Interviews”
I attended excellent presentations from justice practitioners in Sydney.
Continue reading “Engaging Hard-To-Reach Communities”
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