About

We collaborate with individuals, communities, and cross-sector organisations to create positive social change through education, research and evaluation, and engagement.  Our multidisciplinary team draws on extensive academic expertise and lived experiences to bridge the gap between human rights theory and real-world practice, critical 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 over 15 years of experience as a researcher, advocate and educator working on issues relating to human rights, gender equality, and social inclusion. With a PhD in Psychology, Lisa has expertise in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and gender, social impact and human rights assessments. Throughout her career, she has built vast experience collaborating across sectors and with diverse community groups to drive social change. 

Misty Farquhar OAM (BPsych, MHRights, PhD Candidate) is a human rights educator and researcher, also active in community outreach and LGBTIQA+ advocacy efforts, for which they received an Order of Australia Medal. Misty has consulted on issues of diversity, sexuality, and gender with government departments and other high profile organisations. Prior to their academic work, Misty spent over ten years in community and organisational development leadership positions across sectors.

Dr Caroline Fleay (BComm, BA, PhD) has taught human rights around the world for twenty years. She engages in research and advocacy in public policy and the experiences of people seeking asylum in Australia, writing extensively on these topics. Caroline has been involved with a range of community groups and human rights campaigns over the past three decades. She holds leadership positions in refugee support organisations, and works alongside people seeking asylum to advocate for their rights.

Dr Baden Offord AO (BA Hons, PhD) (not pictured) 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. 

We are all passionate changemakers at heart!