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BJ Newton is a Scientia Associate Professor at the Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, and a proud Wiradjuri woman and mother. She holds a PhD in Social Work and Social Policy from the University of New South Wales, along with a Bachelor of Social Work and Honors in Sociology. BJ specializes in Indigenous research methods and child protection policy, focusing on developing partnerships with Aboriginal organizations to support families navigating child protection systems. She is the lead investigator on the 'Bring Home, Keep Home' research project, which critically examines the experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. The project is a four-year initiative funded by the Australian Research Council, aiming to impact the child protection sector by facilitating community-led solutions and advocacy. BJ has extensive experience conducting commissioned research for various agencies, including the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. She served as the inaugural Associate Dean (Indigenous) for the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture from January 2021 to August 2022, focusing on integrating Indigenous perspectives within academic research and practice.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Scientia Associate Professor at the Social Policy Research Centre, specializing in Indigenous research methods and child protection.
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