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PhD Scholarship at La Trobe University: Research Opportunity on Family Violence Safety for First Nations and Culturally Diverse Families | Melbourne, Australia

Company/Recruiter: La Trobe University: Research Opportunity on Family Violence Safety for First Nations and Culturally Diverse Families

Published on: 5:05 PM | Sep 14, 2026
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La Trobe University invites applications from exceptional doctoral researchers to pursue a PhD scholarship examining family violence safety across First Nations and culturally diverse families in Australia.

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La Trobe University invites applications from exceptional doctoral researchers to pursue a PhD scholarship examining family violence safety across First Nations and culturally diverse families in Australia. This prestigious opportunity is part of a major Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project investigating how safety outcomes are understood and achieved within family court systems and among Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The scholarship supports research addressing critical gaps in understanding cultural safety, child and family wellbeing, and long-term safety outcomes in family violence contexts.

Job Overview

This PhD scholarship provides funding for a three-year doctoral research program focused on family violence, cultural safety, and family court systems. The research will contribute valuable insights into protecting vulnerable families while respecting cultural contexts and diversity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct original research on family violence safety within First Nations and culturally diverse family contexts
  • Examine family court systems and their effectiveness in ensuring cultural safety
  • Analyse child and family wellbeing outcomes and long-term safety impacts
  • Contribute to the ARC Discovery Project through rigorous academic inquiry
  • Publish research findings and present at academic conferences

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with honours or equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • Strong research interest in family violence, Indigenous affairs, or cultural diversity
  • Demonstrated academic excellence and research capability
  • Excellent written and communication skills

What We Offer

  • Full PhD scholarship covering tuition and living expenses
  • Supervision by leading experts in family violence and cultural safety research
  • Access to La Trobe University's research facilities and resources
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social research

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