ABOUT THE STUDY
Our team at The University of Sydney is working with the Australian Human Rights Commission on a study about child wellbeing in the context of parental detention. The aim of the research is to understand how Australia’s immigration detention policies and practices impact the children of detained parents.
Study findings will be used to advocate for policy improvements, as well as better supports for children and families.
To understand children’s experiences, we would like to speak with children who have (or have previously had) a parent detained in Australia’s immigration detention system. We would also like to speak with these children’s parents or guardians, and with the caseworkers who support them.
FIND OUT MORE
If you think you might be eligible to participate in this study, please contact Dr Michelle Peterie. If you have already been invited to take part, you can find more information about the study below.
THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH TEAM
Dr Michelle Peterie | PROJECT LEAD | Sydney
Professor Alex Broom | Sydney
Dr Laura Vidal | Sydney
Ms Isabella Kristo | Sydney
Ms Suzette Jackson | Auckland
FUNDING
This study is funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) DECRA Fellowship. The ARC an independent body that funds research in Australia. The ARC’s purpose is to "grow knowledge and innovation for the benefit of the Australian community through funding the highest quality research, assessing the quality, engagement and impact of research, and providing advice on research matters".