Centre for Human Security and Social Change
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A collaborative research centre at La Trobe University catalysing inclusive social change
Dr Aidan Craney facilitated an online workshop hosted by the Australia Awards Women Leading and Influencing Initiative.
A repeated theme was the need to recognise young people not just as beneficiaries of development initiatives, but as crucial partners.
Read the summary paper: shorturl.at/QEffh
A repeated theme was the need to recognise young people not just as beneficiaries of development initiatives, but as crucial partners.
Read the summary paper: shorturl.at/QEffh
Youth Activism in the Pacific
The DFAT-funded Women Leading and Influencing initiative recently hosted an online Learning & Networking event exploring youth activism in the Pacific.
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September 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Dr Aidan Craney facilitated an online workshop hosted by the Australia Awards Women Leading and Influencing Initiative.
A repeated theme was the need to recognise young people not just as beneficiaries of development initiatives, but as crucial partners.
Read the summary paper: shorturl.at/QEffh
A repeated theme was the need to recognise young people not just as beneficiaries of development initiatives, but as crucial partners.
Read the summary paper: shorturl.at/QEffh
The Centre for Human Security and Social Change Director Lisa Denney will speak on this webinar on 10 September:
Navigating Crisis with Insight: Why the future of development cooperation needs political economy analysis
Register here: asiafoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Navigating Crisis with Insight: Why the future of development cooperation needs political economy analysis
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September 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Centre for Human Security and Social Change Director Lisa Denney will speak on this webinar on 10 September:
Navigating Crisis with Insight: Why the future of development cooperation needs political economy analysis
Register here: asiafoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Navigating Crisis with Insight: Why the future of development cooperation needs political economy analysis
Register here: asiafoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
⚠️ New from CHSSC – Aug 2025 Newsletter: shifting power in INGOs, women’s leadership in the Pacific, Vanuatu report launch, the future of aid, upcoming events + more. Read here: mailchi.mp/f03711a17d6f...
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September 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
⚠️ New from CHSSC – Aug 2025 Newsletter: shifting power in INGOs, women’s leadership in the Pacific, Vanuatu report launch, the future of aid, upcoming events + more. Read here: mailchi.mp/f03711a17d6f...
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Join the International & Comparative Law Cluster’s 2025 Annual Lecture delivered by UN Special Rapporteur Professor Ben Saul. His lecture will explore the challenges facing international law today.
International & Comparative Law Cluster 2025 Annual Lecture
Join La Trobe Law School at our annual lecture, delivered by UN Special Rapporteur, Professor Ben Saul.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Join the International & Comparative Law Cluster’s 2025 Annual Lecture delivered by UN Special Rapporteur Professor Ben Saul. His lecture will explore the challenges facing international law today.
In response to criticism they are self-interested and neo-colonial in nature, INGOs are pursuing localisation. CHSSC's Dr Glenn Bond and co-authors draw on a multi-year case study to explore how power relations and interests shape these day-to-day practices.
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Claiming agency and creating change: shifting power in international non-government organisations
Historical criticisms of self-interest among international non-government organisations (INGOs) have recently gone further, suggesting INGOs are neo-colonial in nature. To address these concerns an...
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August 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
In response to criticism they are self-interested and neo-colonial in nature, INGOs are pursuing localisation. CHSSC's Dr Glenn Bond and co-authors draw on a multi-year case study to explore how power relations and interests shape these day-to-day practices.
shorturl.at/MPjTm
shorturl.at/MPjTm
Have a read of our own Centre Director, Lisa Denney, responding to Development Intelligence Lab’s Intel question this week.
“It is likely that radical simplification has a role to play in some of what future development cooperation looks like – but not all of it”
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“It is likely that radical simplification has a role to play in some of what future development cooperation looks like – but not all of it”
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The Intel • Development cooperation needs to be reinvented. Is radical simplification the answer?
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August 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Have a read of our own Centre Director, Lisa Denney, responding to Development Intelligence Lab’s Intel question this week.
“It is likely that radical simplification has a role to play in some of what future development cooperation looks like – but not all of it”
shorturl.at/a74fz
“It is likely that radical simplification has a role to play in some of what future development cooperation looks like – but not all of it”
shorturl.at/a74fz
Curious about the future of aid in the Asia Pacific? Join us on 14 August when CHSSC, together with La Trobe Asia, will host a discussion on the role of multilateralism, Australian INGOs & decolonisation in the Asia-Pacific. Register for either in person attendance or livestream: shorturl.at/1nGsm
The Future of Aid in the Asia-Pacific
Register on Humanitix - The Future of Aid in the Asia-Pacific hosted by La Trobe Asia. La Trobe University City Campus, 360 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3008, Australia. Thursday 14th August 2025. Find e...
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July 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Curious about the future of aid in the Asia Pacific? Join us on 14 August when CHSSC, together with La Trobe Asia, will host a discussion on the role of multilateralism, Australian INGOs & decolonisation in the Asia-Pacific. Register for either in person attendance or livestream: shorturl.at/1nGsm
⚠️ See the latest news from CHSSC - June 2025: shorturl.at/U7mf1 ⚠️
In this Newsletter
➡️ Lowitja Institute International Health and Wellbeing Conference
➡️ Integrating climate resilience into development programming.
➡️ Evaluation of the INKLUSI program in Indonesia
...and more!
In this Newsletter
➡️ Lowitja Institute International Health and Wellbeing Conference
➡️ Integrating climate resilience into development programming.
➡️ Evaluation of the INKLUSI program in Indonesia
...and more!
Latest News from CHSSC - June 2025
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July 14, 2025 at 5:53 AM
⚠️ See the latest news from CHSSC - June 2025: shorturl.at/U7mf1 ⚠️
In this Newsletter
➡️ Lowitja Institute International Health and Wellbeing Conference
➡️ Integrating climate resilience into development programming.
➡️ Evaluation of the INKLUSI program in Indonesia
...and more!
In this Newsletter
➡️ Lowitja Institute International Health and Wellbeing Conference
➡️ Integrating climate resilience into development programming.
➡️ Evaluation of the INKLUSI program in Indonesia
...and more!
We are pleased to share the CHSSC’s Annual Report 2024. The report draws on several of our projects in Indigenous Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific highlight how embedding evidence and learning in development programs leads to better development practice and outcomes.
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July 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We are pleased to share the CHSSC’s Annual Report 2024. The report draws on several of our projects in Indigenous Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific highlight how embedding evidence and learning in development programs leads to better development practice and outcomes.
shorturl.at/wyowC
shorturl.at/wyowC
We’re very pleased that four of our projects have been featured in La Trobe University’s 2024 Impact for Sustainable Development Report.
The report showcases the university’s transformative contributions to global and local challenges: shorturl.at/2BAzi
The report showcases the university’s transformative contributions to global and local challenges: shorturl.at/2BAzi
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July 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
We’re very pleased that four of our projects have been featured in La Trobe University’s 2024 Impact for Sustainable Development Report.
The report showcases the university’s transformative contributions to global and local challenges: shorturl.at/2BAzi
The report showcases the university’s transformative contributions to global and local challenges: shorturl.at/2BAzi
Emergent ethics? A Pacific approach to research ethics requires continual negotiation.
Read more from Vani Nailumu from Balance of Power here:https://www.developmentstudies.asn.au/2025/06/27/the-emergent-nature-of-ethics-in-research-a-pacific-researchers-experience/
Read more from Vani Nailumu from Balance of Power here:https://www.developmentstudies.asn.au/2025/06/27/the-emergent-nature-of-ethics-in-research-a-pacific-researchers-experience/
The Emergent Nature of Ethics in Research: A Pacific Researcher’s Experience - Development Studies Association of Australia
By: Vani Nailumu, Research Coordinator, Balance of Power (a DFAT-funded multi-country initiative working to increase the legitimacy of women’s leadership in the Pacific). Engaging and reflecting on th...
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July 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Emergent ethics? A Pacific approach to research ethics requires continual negotiation.
Read more from Vani Nailumu from Balance of Power here:https://www.developmentstudies.asn.au/2025/06/27/the-emergent-nature-of-ethics-in-research-a-pacific-researchers-experience/
Read more from Vani Nailumu from Balance of Power here:https://www.developmentstudies.asn.au/2025/06/27/the-emergent-nature-of-ethics-in-research-a-pacific-researchers-experience/
This week, the Lajamanu Good Life Project presented at the Lowitja Conference. Glenda Wayne, Raelene Jigili and Mildred Spencer, supported by Alex Gyles, shared Warlpiri ways of assessing impact—how Yapa define and pursue a good life. The project is a 5-year partnership with CLC. 🔗 shorturl.at/FpkCZ
June 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
This week, the Lajamanu Good Life Project presented at the Lowitja Conference. Glenda Wayne, Raelene Jigili and Mildred Spencer, supported by Alex Gyles, shared Warlpiri ways of assessing impact—how Yapa define and pursue a good life. The project is a 5-year partnership with CLC. 🔗 shorturl.at/FpkCZ
Lis Jackson & Thushara Dibley travelled to Jakarta to meet research partners, Saraswati & Cakra Wikara Indonesia, for the INKLUSI project. This was the first time face-to-face since 2022!
After reflecting on what we all have learnt in the project, we spent the week identifying stories of change.
After reflecting on what we all have learnt in the project, we spent the week identifying stories of change.
June 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Lis Jackson & Thushara Dibley travelled to Jakarta to meet research partners, Saraswati & Cakra Wikara Indonesia, for the INKLUSI project. This was the first time face-to-face since 2022!
After reflecting on what we all have learnt in the project, we spent the week identifying stories of change.
After reflecting on what we all have learnt in the project, we spent the week identifying stories of change.
Why does accountability work look the same everywhere despite different contexts? In this newsletter Lisa Denney and Glenn Bond reflect on findings from their Political Economy of Accountability Ecosystems report
➡️ Read it here: shorturl.at/pHmcY
➡️ Read it here: shorturl.at/pHmcY
May-June 2025 Newsletter
Bringing you the latest news and updates on all things TWP this June!
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June 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Why does accountability work look the same everywhere despite different contexts? In this newsletter Lisa Denney and Glenn Bond reflect on findings from their Political Economy of Accountability Ecosystems report
➡️ Read it here: shorturl.at/pHmcY
➡️ Read it here: shorturl.at/pHmcY
Our partners The Voice Inc. in PNG have shared a fascinating read out from their first Learning Event on what helps coalitions succeed.
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#tvi #llcap #pngauspartnership #localleadership #coalitions… | The Voice Inc.
In March, TVI hosted its' first learning dialogue with five other organisations supporting coalitions and collective action in PNG and the region. The learning dialogue provided an avenue for the ...
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May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Our partners The Voice Inc. in PNG have shared a fascinating read out from their first Learning Event on what helps coalitions succeed.
www.linkedin.com/posts/the-vo...
www.linkedin.com/posts/the-vo...
How many political economy fields do you see? Centre Director Lisa Denney and Mark Moran reflect on the multiple layers of political economy at play in Australian aid programs.
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The four political economy fields of development programming - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Political economy analysis should encompass the aid allocation and distribution process, not just partner-country dynamics, say Mark Moran and Lisa Denney.
devpolicy.org
May 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
How many political economy fields do you see? Centre Director Lisa Denney and Mark Moran reflect on the multiple layers of political economy at play in Australian aid programs.
devpolicy.org/the-four-pol...
devpolicy.org/the-four-pol...
How do foreign interests actually play out on the ground? In Timor-Leste, aid and investment don’t land neatly: they’re reshaped by local politics, power networks and community responses.
➡️ Read the new blog here: devpolicy.org/unpacking-th...
➡️ Read the new blog here: devpolicy.org/unpacking-th...
Unpacking the local impacts of foreign interests in Timor-Leste - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Jostling foreign actors must better understand local political dynamics if they are to achieve intended local impacts, say Rajalingam, Denney and Soares.
devpolicy.org
May 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
How do foreign interests actually play out on the ground? In Timor-Leste, aid and investment don’t land neatly: they’re reshaped by local politics, power networks and community responses.
➡️ Read the new blog here: devpolicy.org/unpacking-th...
➡️ Read the new blog here: devpolicy.org/unpacking-th...
⚠️ JOB OPENING⚠️
Join the Central Land Council as a Community Development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator based in Alice Springs. Help monitor and strengthen Aboriginal-led development initiatives across Central Australia.
Closing Date: 22 May 2025
➡️ More info: shorturl.at/7bIsd
Join the Central Land Council as a Community Development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator based in Alice Springs. Help monitor and strengthen Aboriginal-led development initiatives across Central Australia.
Closing Date: 22 May 2025
➡️ More info: shorturl.at/7bIsd
CD016 - Community Development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning C...
Competitive salary + benefits package, 5 weeks leave + paid Christmas shutdown Temporary accommodation and relocation assistance available Professional devel...
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May 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
⚠️ JOB OPENING⚠️
Join the Central Land Council as a Community Development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator based in Alice Springs. Help monitor and strengthen Aboriginal-led development initiatives across Central Australia.
Closing Date: 22 May 2025
➡️ More info: shorturl.at/7bIsd
Join the Central Land Council as a Community Development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator based in Alice Springs. Help monitor and strengthen Aboriginal-led development initiatives across Central Australia.
Closing Date: 22 May 2025
➡️ More info: shorturl.at/7bIsd
The Warlpiri-led Yitaki-maninjaku, warririnin-jaku, payirninjaku manu pina-jarrinjaku (YWPP) project - grounded in community - was recently featured in Practice Insights Magazine. This project sits under the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust (WETT)
Read it here: shorturl.at/3KNHZ
Read it here: shorturl.at/3KNHZ
May 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The Warlpiri-led Yitaki-maninjaku, warririnin-jaku, payirninjaku manu pina-jarrinjaku (YWPP) project - grounded in community - was recently featured in Practice Insights Magazine. This project sits under the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust (WETT)
Read it here: shorturl.at/3KNHZ
Read it here: shorturl.at/3KNHZ
The Northern Land Council is hiring a for a Community Planning & Development Manager.
The role requires providing strategic and operational leadership to grow the impact of the NLC’s Community Planning & Development program
Apply here ➡️ shorturl.at/a0wM1
The role requires providing strategic and operational leadership to grow the impact of the NLC’s Community Planning & Development program
Apply here ➡️ shorturl.at/a0wM1
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Location: Darwin Status: Full-time Step into a career that blends strategic impact with self-determination and grounded delivery. At the Nort
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May 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The Northern Land Council is hiring a for a Community Planning & Development Manager.
The role requires providing strategic and operational leadership to grow the impact of the NLC’s Community Planning & Development program
Apply here ➡️ shorturl.at/a0wM1
The role requires providing strategic and operational leadership to grow the impact of the NLC’s Community Planning & Development program
Apply here ➡️ shorturl.at/a0wM1
⚠️ See the latest news from CHSSC - April 2025 ⚠️ mailchi.mp/bdfd7cdb9b30...
April 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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@socialchangeltu.bsky.social is delighted to announce that David Poulton has joined our Advisory Committee.
David is a Senior Consultant within Alinea International and co-founder as well as President of the Association of First Nations Australians in Development (AFNAD).
David is a Senior Consultant within Alinea International and co-founder as well as President of the Association of First Nations Australians in Development (AFNAD).
April 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
@socialchangeltu.bsky.social is delighted to announce that David Poulton has joined our Advisory Committee.
David is a Senior Consultant within Alinea International and co-founder as well as President of the Association of First Nations Australians in Development (AFNAD).
David is a Senior Consultant within Alinea International and co-founder as well as President of the Association of First Nations Australians in Development (AFNAD).
New Report: Local impacts of foreign interests in Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, foreign influence shapes daily life, with impacts on police reform, infrastructure, and more, explored by Denney, Rajalingam, and Soares in this report.
www.xcept-research.org/publication/...
In Timor-Leste, foreign influence shapes daily life, with impacts on police reform, infrastructure, and more, explored by Denney, Rajalingam, and Soares in this report.
www.xcept-research.org/publication/...
Local impacts of foreign interests in Timor-Leste - XCEPT
Timor-Leste, one of the world’s newest and smallest nations, is marked by visible signs of foreign engagement—from international donor-funded infrastructure projects to oil and gas rigs operated by in...
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April 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
New Report: Local impacts of foreign interests in Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, foreign influence shapes daily life, with impacts on police reform, infrastructure, and more, explored by Denney, Rajalingam, and Soares in this report.
www.xcept-research.org/publication/...
In Timor-Leste, foreign influence shapes daily life, with impacts on police reform, infrastructure, and more, explored by Denney, Rajalingam, and Soares in this report.
www.xcept-research.org/publication/...
Research by Eka Liu & Lis Jackson in Disability & Society highlights the importance of #DisabilityLeadership. Based on interviews with 55 leaders in Indonesia, it explores how identity shapes leadership & offers recommendations to support disability leadership.
Read it here now: shorturl.at/wdy75
Read it here now: shorturl.at/wdy75
From disability identity to disability activism: leadership journeys of persons with disabilities in Indonesia
This paper examines the leadership journeys of disability leaders in Indonesia, a country with a growing disability movement. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 55 disability leaders, the paper ex...
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March 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Research by Eka Liu & Lis Jackson in Disability & Society highlights the importance of #DisabilityLeadership. Based on interviews with 55 leaders in Indonesia, it explores how identity shapes leadership & offers recommendations to support disability leadership.
Read it here now: shorturl.at/wdy75
Read it here now: shorturl.at/wdy75
This synthesis report under the UNDP’s EU-funded Vaka Pasifika project sets out the key political economy constraints and opportunities that needed to shape locally-relevant accountability support drawing on 6 Pacific country studies.
👉 Download the report here: shorturl.at/AUTTG
👉 Download the report here: shorturl.at/AUTTG
February 27, 2025 at 5:56 AM
This synthesis report under the UNDP’s EU-funded Vaka Pasifika project sets out the key political economy constraints and opportunities that needed to shape locally-relevant accountability support drawing on 6 Pacific country studies.
👉 Download the report here: shorturl.at/AUTTG
👉 Download the report here: shorturl.at/AUTTG