Young and Resilient Research Centre

12/01/2026

Too often, conversations about digital safety are shaped by adult fears rather than the lived realities of young people.

The 'Reimagining Online Safety Education Through the Eyes of Young People' project set out to change that by hearing directly from young Australians about what life online is really like for them.

🔊 You can hear all the report's findings in our just-released audiobook 🎧 https://www.scipod.global/reimagining-online-safety-education-through-the-eyes-of-young-people/.

This project was led by the Young and Resilient Research Centre in partnership with The PROJECT ROCKIT Foundation with funding from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner.

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In today’s world, the internet is more than a tool. It can be a place where friendships are built, identities are explored, and young people find connection. For teenagers, digital spaces are a huge component of their lives. However, the way we talk about online safety often feels like it belongs ...

21/07/2025

Don't miss this fascinating and timely discussion on Australia's impending social media ban for U16s with Emeritus Professor David Rowe and Y&R Co-Directors Professor Amanda Third and Professor Philippa Collin. The event is happening this Thursday, July 24 from 11.30am - 1pm at the Parramatta South campus of Western Sydney University. Details below. To RSVP please email Sally Byrnes at [email protected].

Western Sydney University - Institute for Culture and Society Whitlam Institute Western Sydney University

18/07/2025

Wondering how to make a better world? Think working with young people might be the key? Register here https://lnkd.in/gEPRUcgd for our upcoming research week event "How can youth research help change the world?

Date: Monday, 25 August, 2025
Part 1 (9.30am - 11.15am) will be online as well as face-to-face at our Parramatta South campus.

Part 2 (11.30am – 1.30pm) will be a hands-on, in person workshop only.

Further event details can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gByszDDu

See you then!


Western Sydney University - Institute for Culture and Society

Western Sydney University

10/07/2025

Once again Y&R is so proud to celebrate and we are especially loving this year's theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy." Know that we are 100% behind you hashtag !

SNAICC-National Voice for our Children

01/07/2025

It's hot off the press! Get all the latest news, events & research opportunities from the Young and Resilient Research Centre in the Winter edition of our newsletter. Enjoy! https://bit.ly/4nsDqiz

Western Sydney University - Institute for Culture and SocietyWestern Sydney University

01/07/2025

Don't miss the next fascinating installment of the Y&R 2025 Seminar series which will take place next Wednesday, July 9 at 12pm at our Parramatta South Campus as well as online.

Postdoctoral Research Associate Imogen Harper will give a presentation titled “Growing up, ill: young people’s experiences of chronic illness”. Her presentation draws on 33 in-depth interviews with young adults aged 19-29 years-old who live with a range of diagnosed and undiagnosed physical health conditions to explore how young people construct and negotiate chronic illness in their lives.

Read Imogen's abstract https://bit.ly/3I6rWRG
Register for the event https://bit.ly/45PHz9Y
See past Y&R seminar series events https://bit.ly/4ezHGJa

See you then!

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27/06/2025

How do we keep children safe online? Y&R's Co-Director Amanda Third has been part of an international effort which has brought leading experts on digital child safety to answer this question. The result is a new report, out today, that maps innovative, child-centered strategies for designing a safer digital environment. Get your copy at: https://tumthinktank.de/en/project/frontiers-in-digital-child-safety/

The Frontiers in Digital Child Safety initiative seeks to contribute to ongoing debates about novel ways to advance child safety through a series of open-source materials, including research briefs, issue spotters, or technical descriptions. It is complementary to existing and emerging child protect...

20/06/2025

This week Western Sydney University was awarded the number #1 ranked university in the world for impact by the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. This is the fourth year in a row that we have received this award in recognition of our ongoing commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2024, Y&R's research work contributed to 14 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals & we were proud to accept the award for Excellence in Sustainability Impact at the 2024 WSU Vice Chancellor Excellence Awards.

Find out more in our 2024 Annual Report at: https://bit.ly/4ldBaK3

Times Higher Education United Nations

02/06/2025

We’re thrilled to join a global network of changemakers supported by ! 🌍

Our project is among 20 selected in the 2024 Open Call for pushing boundaries in protecting kids online — with scalable, context-driven solutions.

🧠 See the full list: https://bit.ly/SafeOnline_Grantees

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31/05/2025

We’re thrilled to join a global network of changemakers supported by ! 🌍

Our project is among 20 selected in the 2024 Open Call for pushing boundaries in protecting kids online — with scalable, context-driven solutions.

🧠 See the full list: https://bit.ly/SafeOnline_Grantees

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30/05/2025

Parents of primary school kids - We need you!

Give your child a head start with healthy brain habits.

We invite you to participate in a 15-minute online anonymous survey for parents of children aged 6 to 11 years 👫

Help us better understand your preferences for educational programs promoting your children's brain health 🤳🏽

By participating, you can enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 $100 gift cards. All participants will also receive our exclusive parent information flyer, and our brain health education activity booklet for your children as a thank you! 🏆

Interested? Click the link below ⬇️

https://surveyswesternsydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0cTecYqPMI2sqAC

For more information, please contact Lily Montague, Provisionally Registered Psychologist at [email protected]

30/05/2025

Coming up on Wednesday, 11 June from 12pm - 1pm is next fascinating installment of the 2025 Y&R Seminar Series. Hear Dr Joshua Kalemba, Lecturer in Youth Work in the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University present on this research into the experiences of migrant Black African youth in the deindustrialising city of Newcastle.

Read Dr Kalemba's abstract here: https://bit.ly/43lfB4g

To register for the event click here: https://bit.ly/3N4CZtR or scan on the QR code. We look forward to seeing you then. 😀