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 taught human rights for over 20 years around the world. Her research and advocacy focuses on public policy and the experiences of people seeking asylum in Australia, which she has written about extensively. Caroline has been involved in many campaigns across her career, currently holding leading refugee support organisations that work with people seeking asylum to advocate for their 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.
Your generous contributions enable us to continue our advocacy work in partnership with organisations and individuals that have limited resources
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We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation as the traditional custodians of the lands on which most of our work occurs,
and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and culture. We pay our deepest respects to their elders past and present.
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