At our core, ITRC Members value respect, partnership and social justice. We strive to promote and support impactful research that seeks to improve the lives and wellbeing of First Nations and culturally diverse peoples in Australia and around the globe.
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Professor Catherine Manathunga
Deputy Head of School | Professor of Education Research | Co-Director of Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre -
Professor Maria Raciti
Professor of Marketing; Director of the Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre
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Dr Robert Alexander
Senior Lecturer, Economics -
Professor Sajid Anwar
Professor of Finance -
Dr Clare Archer-Lean
Senior Lecturer, English -
Dr Leah Barclay
Lecturer, Design -
Dr Bindi Bennett
Senior Lecturer, Social Work -
Dr Ali Black
Senior Lecturer, Education | School of Education and Tertiary Access -
Dr Michael Carey
Senior Lecturer in Education (TESOL) -
Dr Beverly Dann
Lecturer in Education -
Dr Shelley Davidow
Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy | Alternative Education Coordinator -
Dr Anne Drabble
Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood | Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
Dr Rachael Dwyer
Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy -
Dr Peter Grainger
Senior Lecturer in Education (Educational Assessment, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Japanese Language) | School of Education and Tertiary Access | Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy -
Justine Grogan
Associate Lecturer, Indigenous Studies -
Dr Sharon Louth
Senior Lecturer, Education | Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Primary Education -
Dr Adrian McCallum
Senior Lecturer, Geotechnical Engineering; Adventure STEM Advocate -
Dr Mandie Miller
Associate Lecturer, Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies -
Dr Susan Rayment-McHugh
Senior Lecturer, Criminology and Justice | School of Law and Society -
Dr Vikki Schaffer
Senior Lecturer, Tourism, Leisure and Events -
Dr Tracey Sempowicz
Lecturer in Education -
Dr Bishnu Sharma
Senior Lecturer, Management; Honours Coordinator -
Dr Carol Smith
Lecturer, Education | Program Coordinator, Master of Teaching (Primary) -
Dr Lynne Stuart
Senior Lecturer, Nursing -
Dr Aaron Tham
Lecturer, Tourism, Leisure and Event Management (South Bank) -
Dr Glyn Thomas
Senior Lecturer, Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies -
Dr Paul Williams
Deputy Head, Research | School of Business and Creative Industries | Senior Lecturer, Creative Writing -
Dr Alison Willis
Lecturer, Curriculum and Pedagogy
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Associate Professor Harriot Beazley
Associate Professor, Human Geography -
Dr Shannon Brincat
Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations -
Professor Patrick D. Nunn
Professor of Geography & Co-Director of the Sustainability Research Centre -
Ann Robertson
Lecturer, Communication -
Catherine Thiele
Professional Experience Coordinator/Education Lecturer
Purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise ITRC regarding strategic plans, specific projects and activities, events, communications and community engagement. ITRC Directors are the Chairs of the Advisory Board.
| Uncle Michael Mace | Indigenous Elder |
| Aunty Minnie Mace (Lynelle Louella Mace) | Indigenous Elder |
| Aunty Deb Bennet | Indigenous Elder |
| Alison Chan | Chancellor State College |
| Jackie Newton | Chancellor State College |
| Tannielle Bainbridge | Chancellor State College |
| Gary Graham | DASSI Association representative |
| Vicki Qiu and Hong Xu (Selina) | Sunshine Coast Chinese Association |
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Jang Ethridge |
Thai community Association |
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Stella Romagnoli |
Caloundra Community Centre |
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Kim Price |
Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Kim Rawlings | Noosa Shire Council |
| Luisa Miller | Moreton Bay Council |
| Mary-Rose Adkins | University of Sunshine Coast |
Become a Member
To join us and become a member, complete the membership application form on this page.
| Core Member | Core members of ITRC are 'research active' USC academic staff, directly contributing to the unit's research performance. |
| Associate Member | Associate members of ITRC include USC staff contributing to research but who do not meet the criteria for Core Membership. |
| Friends of the ITRC | Friends of the ITRC are non-USC staff and others who are interested in the work of the ITRC. |
Prior to submitting a membership application, interested parties should read the USC's University Research Centres and Research Institutes - Academic Policy.