Research
The Applied Theatre team is currently focused on a number of key research programs:
Accessing the Cultural Conversation
An Australian Research Council Linkage project (with Melbourne and Sydney University) to explore with key stakeholders in the arts community, policy makers and arts educators how to better understand young people's engagement with theatre, and what factors inhibit or exclude them.
Aftermaths: Performance, Trauma and Refugee Communities
This is a pilot project developing work with war veterans and refugee groups.
In Place of War
In Place of War is an Arts and Humanities Research Council (United Kingdom) funded research project exploring performance in war zones.
For more information regarding 'In Place of War'
Sustaining Culture: The Role of Performing Arts Centres
An Australian Research Council joint research project with Griffith University, The Arts Centre, Sydney Opera House, The Adelaide Festival Centre and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Moving On
Moving On was an Australian Research Council project developed in partnership with the Aftercare Resource Centre, Brisbane in 2003 to explore the value of using drama with counselling to help adults living with the trauma of childhood institutional abuse.