Our research gives children a voice in government policy and practice

What’s important to children about their communities and what do they want in their lives? To find out, UniSA researchers have asked children directly, and their responses are influencing state policies, community planning, children’s literacy, and the provision of educational resources both in Australia and overseas.

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Developing the sex education that students want

Bruce Johnson has spent a career researching issues that are now very much front of mind. As a Professor of Education and Dean of Research he has had a long-term interest in how teachers – and society in general – can promote student wellbeing, particularly in the areas of sexual health and mental health.

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Enterprising research

Our enterprising research teams focus on engaging the public and working with young people through various programs. The research that they conduct is key to informing policy and industry best practices.

Improving health literacy and numeracy in parents

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Engaging youth in learning and work through film-making

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Fresh water literacies

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Creative strategies to support learning outcomes in numeracy

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Support services for youth from refugee backgrounds

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