The Department has six research focus areas:
- Social development
- Child and family welfare
- Mental health and substance misuse
- Management, supervision and leadership
- Teaching and learning
- Cultural practices
These research focus areas are underpinned by various context-related, cross-field research areas.
Each permanent staff member of the Department specialises in one or more of the Department's research focus areas.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
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