Explore the latest news, media coverage and research articles highlighting ACU's Stakeholder-Engaged Scholarship Unit and collaborative research partnerships.
Sebastian Trew, Jen Couch, Jillian Cox & Vivien Cinque (2023) examine the pandemic’s impact on social isolation, financial hardship and mental health for asylum seekers and refugees.
Read the full article – Health & Social Care in the Community
Dr Jillian Cox, Vivien Cinque & Dr Matthew Pink (2023) explore how ACU’s Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit partners with communities to embed their perspectives across teaching, research, and outreach, supporting universities to produce outwardly impactful and engaged research.
Read the full article – Transform Journal11 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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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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