Educating for Change
‘Educating for Change’
an Awareness Raising Initiative to Address
Modern Slavery in Australia's Universities.
ACRATH, Flinders University, and the University of South Australia have collaborated to develop six, free online modules. Designed for university staff and students, these modules aim to equip future professionals with the skills to identify and combat modern slavery in their fields while supporting university staff in addressing modern slavery in their current roles.
We are committed to raising awareness in all professional settings. If you’d like to discuss how we can tailor learning materials to your sector’s needs, please contact us at [email protected]
Key Objectives
Steering Committee
Melissa Halliday is a dedicated social justice educator, with a rich and diverse experience in education (Bachelor of Education Primary) and aid and development (Master of International and Community Development). Melissa is currently a Community Development Project Coordinator at ACRATH, focusing on raising awareness regarding modern slavery and forced marriage, particularly within the healthcare sector. Having experience in the education, international aid, and learning and development sectors, Melissa has a particular interest in encouraging cross-sector collaboration to enhance support systems for survivors of modern slavery. Melissa brings her experience, curious mind and an unwavering commitment to drive meaningful change.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/https://www.flinders.edu.au/
Dr Nerida Chazal is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Australia when she is responsible for leading the development and delivery of online teaching for UniSA Online students.
Nerida's research examines human trafficking, modern slavery, victimology, and gender violence. She has published numerous journal articles and books and is currently a guest editor for the Anti-Trafficking-Review journal. Her latest book, Modern Slavery in Australia, is the definitive guide to Australia’s modern slavery response including legislation and policy. She has undertaken consultancy work on key human trafficking issues for the Australian Institute of Criminology and the Australian Red Cross. Nerida has previously lectured in Criminology and Sociology at Flinders University and the University of Adelaide and worked as a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer for the Office of Crime Statistics and Research, South Australia. She holds a PhD in Criminology, a Graduate Diploma in Digital Learning, and a Bachelor of Arts with first class honours in Criminal justice and Socio-Legal Studies.
Eva Coussens is a research assistant for this project. Eva graduated with a combined degree in Criminology (Honours) and Psychological Sciences from Flinders University. Eva commenced their PhD Candidature in Criminology in 2023, focusing on the influence of lobbying groups on modern slavery policy in Australia. Eva is a tutor, primarily for the first year Criminology cohort, and is currently acting Criminology Course Representative and Student Representative on various committees within the College of Business, Government and Law.
Kyla Raby is an antislavery specialist with extensive experience as a practitioner, researcher, and educator. Kyla has designed and managed domestic and international survivor support services, undertaken research to develop evidence based anti-slavery policy recommendations, and designed and delivered training on human trafficking and modern slavery for the International Red Cross and Red Cresent Movement and other institutions. She is a sessional academic and is undertaking a PhD at the University of South Australia. Kyla is the founder and facilitator of Everyday Slavery, an education-based social media initiative funded by the Australian Government which aims to enable the public to play a greater role in preventing and addressing modern slavery.
Anne works with academic staff in the initial shaping and development of courses, including learning outcomes and assessment strategies; advise on online delivery options; give advice, training and support in the use of all types of educational technologies; develop learning resources on a range of platforms; conduct course evaluation and validation and assist with learning support.
At UniSA, Anne has collaborated with academics and supported learning design in the fields of engineering, nursing, allied health, psychology, IT, and business.
As well as course design and management, she has specific skills in learning resource creation, such as elearning authoring (including Articulate applications), video editing, digital image manipulation and web design.
Advisory Group
We thank our Advisory Group for their commitment and contributions throughout the development of these modules.
- Alia Lovecraft, Australian Red Cross
- Lina Garcia-Daza, Australian Red Cross
- Holly Kissner, Program Manager, Australian Universities Procurement Network HES
- Maria Fernandes Dias, Attorney-General's Department
- Cymantha Thompson, Client Services and Practice Manager Good Samaritan Inn
- Marcia Burgess, Senior Education Advisor: Religious Education Curriculum Catholic Education South Australia
- Esty Marcu, The University of Sydney
- Nada Ibrahim, PhD(Criminology), MEd(Guidance&Counselling), BHSc(Psychology), DipBusAcc
Research Fellow Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Flinders College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University - Jose Paulino, Flinders University
- Umes, International Student advisor
- Eve Wintergreen, Registered Nurse, St Vincent’s Health Australia Modern Slavery Project Manager
- Alison Smith, University of Tasmania
- Kiri Bishop, Griffith University
- Melroy Rodrigues, Macquarie University
- Chloe Kang, NSW Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner
- Jacqueline Nelson, Anti-Slavery Australia,
- Chris Beard, ISANA NZ
- Sylvia Vuong, University of Sydney
- Jenny Stanger, ACAN
- Melinda Chadwick, Head, Engagement Inclusion and Belonging Macquarie University
Educating for Change is a collaboration between ACRATH, Flinders University and the University of South Australia.
Educating for Change was funded by the Australian Government under the Community Crime Prevention Program: National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery 2020-25 Grant Program Round 2. The views expressed in this module are the authors’ and contributors’ alone and are not necessarily the views of the Australian Government.