Education & Social Justice – Briefing Papers

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.