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11 December 2025: New community‑led research hopes to improve essential services in the care economy – National Tribune
9 December 2025: University to fund new research into health industry – CathNews
8 December 2025: New community‑led research hopes to improve essential services in the care economy – Melbourne Catholic
1 March: A novel way for job seekers to find a role in home care – Western News
1 March: Call for Church response to domestic violence – The Southern Cross
6 February: Agencies want more Church involvement in fight against family violence - CathNews
6 February: The poor are our masters: The Order of Malta – Melbourne Catholic
5 February: Catholic Church Urged to Enhance Response to Family Violence: A Collaborative Study Reveals – BNN Breaking
19 December: Pandemic stress not over for asylum seekers and refugees – Mirage News
18 December: Revealing Australia's Modern Hospitaller Tradition History – Mirage News
11 December: Uncovering the history of Australia’s modern hospitaller tradition - CathNews
25 October: New research projects to support outreach programs in Australia and overseas – The National Tribune
25 October: New research bolsters outreach programs in Australia, abroad – Mirage News
2 May: Mornings – Interview with Jenneke Foottit on Ageing Well – ABC Victorian Statewide Mornings
11 April: Ageing expert’s advice to beat social isolation – Australian Seniors News
6 April: Love thy neighbour: How to help older people deal with loneliness and isolation – Downsizing
6 April: Ten tips to help older people deal with loneliness and isolation this Easter – The Catholic Leader
28 March: Slavery survivor who became a campaigner wins Freedom Award – CathNews
26 March: ACU students learn how to fight modern slavery – The Catholic Weekly
27 February: ACU to add modern slavery studies for all students - CathNews
6 December: Seventh biggest refugee city – My Logan City
23 November: ACU report: Skilled migrants battle job lock out – Blacktown News
20 November: Sunday Brunch with Elfa Moraitakis – ABC Weekend Mornings
9 November: Research reveals need for investment in refugee resettlement hotspots - CathNews
31 October: University to fund Catholic community research projects - CathNews
19 October: Catholic organisations welcome plan to end domestic violence - CathNews
7 April: Pandemic pain remains as Australia’s economic recovery leaves the poor behind – The Conversation
7 April: Pandemic pain remains as Australia’s economic recovery leaves the poor behind – Yahoo!News
7 April: Pandemic pain remains as Australia’s economic recovery leaves the poor behind – Modern Australian
29 March: National program offers preaching skills for all baptised – Catholic Voice
12 January: Study to explore refugee settlement – The Southern Cross
16 November: Research aims to improve support to refugees – Catholic Leader
30 August: ACU announces funding for seven community research projects – The National Tribune
30 August: ACU announces funding for seven community research projects – Mirage News
30 August: ACU awards funding for community research projects – Catholic Social Services Australia
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For Dr Haydn Aarons, curiosity is just the beginning. Through the Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit (SESU), his work brings researchers and communities together to c...
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Community organisations working for the public good can apply to partner with ACU's Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit.
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Australian Catholic University will fund new research to understand the unique challenges being faced by workers and care recipients of health and social services provi...
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Applications are open for community organisations to partner with ACU's Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit in 2025.
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ACU calls for research project proposals that could make a positive social impact to people facing disadvantage or marginalisation.
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ACU study of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic found that their experiences intensified domestic partner violence and financial stre...
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Knights Hospitaller were among the most revered Christian warriors in the Middle Ages. For a group of Australians, the call to knighthood – and the service it entails –...
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) has become one of the first Australian higher education institutions to receive the new Carnegie Community Engagement Classificatio...
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) experts will undertake new research through the Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit (SESU) to support the health needs of newborns...
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Place-based investment is urgently needed to help Australia’s major settlement cities meet the needs of growing refugee communities, according to new research by Austra...
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) will fund three new community-initiated research projects that seek to improve the lives of young mothers with complex needs, refug...
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Victorians are facing continuing impacts on unemployment, economic insecurity, and demand on social services due to Covid-19, a new study from ACU's Stakeholder Engaged...
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A collaborative research partnership between Australian Catholic University and two of Victoria’s most active social service agencies has highlighted the effectiveness ...
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A joint project initiated by the Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education aims to undertake the first in-depth look at refugee settlement through the lens...
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Seven community-initiated research projects to improve safety, education and employment will receive funding from ACU’s Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit (SESU).
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Five non-profit organisations are partnering with Australian Catholic University (ACU), through its Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit, to explore the impact of COVID...
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In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day this Friday, ACU is delighted to announce the launch of its autism inclusion program.
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The Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit at ACU is seeking expressions of interest for research projects from organisations working in areas central to the University's...
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ACU has been named first runner-up in an international award for its community engagement programs, including a unique model which ensures every student can make a comm...
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