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Author Archives: Graeme Stuart
Some literature on engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities
A collection of articles on engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities Continue reading
Dear Mister Prime Minister: Are you listening?
Here is the powerful speech given by Alexa Stuart at the Newcastle Global Climate Strike attended by around 10,000 people. Continue reading
Posted in Environmental sustainability
Tagged Climate change, Environmental sustainability, Personal, Video
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A reading list on family and community engagement
Here is a reading list for an online elective I offer to students at the University of Newcastle about family and community engagement. Continue reading
Global Climate Strike (Friday 20 September): Everyone is invited, everyone is needed
I’m very pleased that my work place (the Family Action Centre) has endorsed the School Strikers and the Global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September. Here is our statement: The Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle, recognises that families and … Continue reading
An example of strengths-based engagement
The following is part of a reflection from Vanessa Linden, one of my students in HLSC6105 (Engaging families and communities) as part of her Master of Family Studies at the University of Newcastle. She was happy for me to share … Continue reading
Research at the Family Action Centre
Today I’m giving a two minute “pitch” about research at the Family Action Centre. We have to “show how your discipline’s research contributes to a consumer, client or potential industry partner.” Continue reading
An introduction to strengths-based practice (a video lecture)
An introductory lecture on strengths-based practice I prepared for students in a course on engaging families and communities. In it I outline 8 principles of strengths-based practice. Continue reading
Reflections on the election
As you can tell from my last post, my 15-year old daughter is quite involved in the Student Strike 4 Climate movement and worked hard in the lead up to the election. On the day, she spent six hours at a polling booth trying to get people to think about climate change when they voted… The election results, however, suggest that adults weren’t listening and that they really don’t care: other issues were seen as more important. Continue reading
Posted in Environmental sustainability, Social change
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School Strike 4 Climate: Make it a #ClimateElection
We are facing a climate emergency. Through the School Strike 4 Climate, children and young people, who will pay the greatest price for climate change inaction, are finding their voice and demanding that politicians start showing leadership in responding to this global crisis. Continue reading
An interactive exercise exploring parenting styles
The Alternatives to Violence Project in Newcastle has been exploring workshops on nonviolence and conflict resolution with parents and partners. The following is an exercise Gener Lapina and I have developed (with input from Anne Hoffman) to explore four parenting styles Continue reading
