About
Be the change you want to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Collaborating with individuals, communities, and cross-sector organisations to create positive social change through education, research and evaluation, and engagement.
We draw on extensive academic expertise and lived experiences to bridge the gap between human rights theory and real-world practice for lasting impact. We are committed t
Collaborating with individuals, communities, and cross-sector organisations to create positive social change through education, research and evaluation, and engagement.
We draw on extensive academic expertise and lived experiences to bridge the gap between human rights theory and real-world practice for lasting impact. We are committed to ethical and inclusive practices, and our work is underpinned by respect, collaboration, and connection.
Dr Lisa Hartley (BA Hons, PhD) has extensive experience as a researcher, advocate, and educator in human rights, gender equality, and social inclusion. With a PhD in Psychology, Lisa has expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, and gender, social impact, and human rights assessments. Throughout her career, she has collaborated across sectors and with diverse community groups to drive social change.
Misty Farquhar OAM (BPsych, PhD Candidate) is a human rights educator, researcher, and LGBTIQA+ advocate for which they received an Order of Australia Medal. They have been an invited speaker and consulted with a broad range of organisations on issues of diversity, sexuality, and gender. Misty previously spent over 10 years in community and organisational development leadership positions across sectors.
Dr Caroline Fleay (BComm, BA, PhD) has been a human rights educator and researcher for more than 20 years, and a human rights advocate for much longer. She also has extensive education and engagement experience in the community, private and public sectors. Caroline has been involved in many human rights campaigns across her career, and currently holds leading advocacy roles in support of refugee rights.
Dr Baden Offord AO (BA Hons, PhD) is an award-winning writer, teacher, scholar and activist. In 2021 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for "distinguished service to tertiary education in the field of human rights, social justice, and cultural diversity." As an internationally recognized scholar, his work on LGBTIQA+ human rights in Southeast Asia and Australia is widely cited.