De Lissa Research Centre
About Us
The de Lissa Research Centre has developed from a strong tradition of
and commitment to research on local, national and international levels.
Research focuses on children's development and well-being in the
contexts of family, care, education and society. The Research Centre is
closely aligned to the early childhood teaching and community programs
thus ensuring that practice and policy are informed by research.
The de Lissa Research Centre is guided by a research management plan and is involved in research that will reflect broad disciplinary and methodological bases.
The Centre is unique in that it supports the work of invited research fellows. A fellowship fund facilitates the research endeavours of renowned researchers from Australia and overseas who contribute to the work of the de Lissa Institute. Part of this role is to further develop professional networks and links between the de Lissa Institute and the wider community.
A de Lissa trust fund has been established with funds received from bequests. Scholarships are available to Australian early childhood educators for postgraduate study and research in Australia and overseas. This fund also provides for the appointment of an outstanding research fellow to the position of the de Lissa Chair in Early Childhood (Research).
The Research Centre is interested in approaches from researchers in institutions, organisations and professional associations who want to undertake collaborative research. In addition, the Research Centre undertakes consultancies and professional development initiatives.
DRG Mission
The deLissa Institute of Early Childhood and Family Studies aims to
deliver excellent research in early childhood and family studies, that
supports a culturally diverse and sustainable world of inclusive, democratic
societies.
Objectives
To be proactive in the conduct, publication and dissemination of research
in early childhood and family studies.
To increase research qualifications of members of the de Lissa Institute
of Early Childhood and Family Studies with the overall objective of
strengthening staff participation in supervision of research degrees.
To build a postgraduate research profile for the de Lissa Institute of
Early Childhood and Family Studies by providing high quality research
supervision for higher degree students.
To collaborate with community agencies to assist them to identify their
research needs and to further assist in the conduct of their research.
To provide research assistance and mentoring to de Lissa Institute of
Early Childhood and Family Studies staff.
To engage in workplace professional development and training programs
which have some research links and application.
To develop links with other research centres within Australia and overseas
to foster interdisciplinary research.
To establish collaborative links with early childhood professional
associations and family-related services and assist them with their research
endeavours.
To comply with the University research management plan and policies
DRG Research Focus Areas
1. Cultural Diversity in Early Childhoods: Indigenous and Multi-cultural
Services
2. Arts in Early Childhood
3. Science, Maths and Technology in Early Childhood
4. Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity in Early Childhood
5. Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
6. Child Safety and Wellbeing in Families and Communities: Services for Young
Children and Families
7. Young Childrens Voices in Research: Rights, Problems and Possibilities
Contact Us
Dr Elspeth McInnes
Director
Phone: 08 302 4042
Email: elspeth.mcinnes@unisa.edu.au
Post:
University of South Australia
St Bernards Road
Magill 5072 South Australia
Fax: 08 8302 4394