Education and social justice advocates for equal access to quality education for all and emphasises the right to education as a fundamental human right. Education justice seeks to identify and address disparities and inequities in education systems and practices and involves ensuring all students have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed.
Ultimately, the goal of education justice is to create a more equitable and inclusive education system that empowers all students to reach their full potential.
Trauma Series – Trauma Briefing Paper Series – released May 2025
The criticality of Australian school counsellors being well-trained to well lead and implement trauma-informed practices
Brown, Meegan, Bowyer, Jordan, Crothers, Madeline (2025) The criticality of Australian school counsellors being well-trained to well lead and implement trauma-informed practices. QUT Centre for Justice Briefing Papers, 74, pp.1-4.
Implementing Trauma-Informed Education: Translating Intentions into Practice
L'Estrange, Lyra, Bentley, Laura (2025) Implementing Trauma-Informed Education: Translating Intentions into Practice. QUT Centre for Justice Briefing Papers, 73, pp.1-4.
The case against trigger warnings when educating health professionals
Newcomb, Michelle, Venning, Alyssa (2025) The case against trigger warnings when educating health professionals. QUT Centre for Justice Briefing Papers, 75, pp.1-4.
Other Briefing Papers
Approaching unpaid work-integrated learning placements through a social justice lens
Grant-Smith, Deanna, Hewitt, Anne, Cameron, Craig, de Zwaan, Laura (2024) Approaching unpaid work-integrated learning placements through a social justice lens. QUT Centre for Justice Briefing Papers, 47.
Learning technology: An area of contestation in higher education
Tay, Zhiqiang Amos, Cathcart, Abby, Huijser, Henk, Dart, Sarah (2023) Learning technology: An area of contestation in higher education. QUT Centre for Justice Briefing Papers, December 2023 (45).
The impact of financial stress and hardship on work-integrated learning wellbeing
Grant-Smith, Deanna, de Zwaan, Laura (2023) The impact of financial stress and hardship on work-integrated learning wellbeing. QUT Centre for Justice Briefing Papers, December 2023 (46).
Widening the Participation of Indigenous Students in Australian Higher Education
Grant-Smith, Deanna, Irmer, Bernd (2022) Widening the Participation of Indigenous Students in Australian Higher Education. QUT Centre for Justice Briefing Papers, 19.
Disability Access to Australian Higher Education
Grant-Smith, Deanna, Irmer, Bernd (2020) Disability Access to Australian Higher Education. Centre for Justice Briefing Paper Series.