Research Projects

The foundation for all the Centre's research is a human rights framework, and a key aspect of our work is a method of reciprocal research. Reciprocal research enables work with vulnerable populations in a way that is empowering and not exploitative, and moves from the notion of ‘harm minimisation' as the ethical base of research to notions of reciprocal benefit and partnership.

Current research projects include

• Refugee Women at Risk: protection and integration in Australia: An evaluation of the resettlement experiences of Women at Risk in Australia

• HARDA research: A Research project examining the resettlement experience of refugees and migrants from the Horn of Africa, their contributions to Australian Society and the challenges they face. The final report is now available for download. (PDF) (1 Mb)

• AMES Community Guides research: An evaluation of the impact and value of a refugee settlement support program initiated by Australian Multicultural Educational Services in Melbourne, Australia.

• CRR student internships, which enable CRR, in partnership with community-based refugee organisations, to offer training programs to displaced communities in international locations.