Mr. Rob Cunningham
Lecturer, Social Work & Human Services
Details
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College: School of GUSS
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Department: School of GUSS
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Campus: City Campus Australia
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rob.cunningham@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID: 0009-0009-5696-5825
Open to
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
About
Rob is a lecturer in the Social Work and Human Services Cluster at RMIT University, undertaking the MSW Field Education Coordinator role. Rob has worked in the social work field for 25 years, including roles in child protection and out of home care, youth mental health, and in the Australian Public Service. Rob has specialised in trauma based work, having worked in emergency and disaster settings in Australia and internationally.
Rob's PhD examined the impact of sport-based youth development programs on the lives of young people from refugee backgrounds. Rob's current research interests include undertaking culturally informed, creative, participatory action research with community groups.
Key activities
Coordinate the MSW Field Education Program
Participatory Action Research.
Industry experience
25 years of industry experience working in community and government organisations.
Rob's PhD examined the impact of sport-based youth development programs on the lives of young people from refugee backgrounds. Rob's current research interests include undertaking culturally informed, creative, participatory action research with community groups.
Key activities
Coordinate the MSW Field Education Program
Participatory Action Research.
Industry experience
25 years of industry experience working in community and government organisations.
Media
Supervisor projects
- Partnerships in Action: The Impact of Hybrid Educators on Mentor Teachers’ Practices
- 1 May 2023
