ICS Publications

Communal/Plural

Communal/Plural: Journal of Transnational & Crosscultural Studies, to 2001, vols 1-9. ISSN 1320-7873.

Downloadable Research Reports

Hagan, P., Collin, P., Metcalf, A., Nicholas, M., Rahilly, K. and Swainston, N. 2012, Participatory Design of Evidence-Based Online Youth Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention and Treatment (opens in a new window)(PDF), ISBN: 978-0-9871179-1-5

Kelly, M., Watkins, M. and Noble, G. 2012, Rethinking Multiculturalism, Reassessing Multicultural Education International Symposium (opens in a new window) (PDF), Institute for Culture and Society, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta.  

Collin, P., Rahilly, K., Richardson, I. and  Third, A. 2011, The Benefits of Social Networking Service: A Literature Review (opens in a new window)(PDF), Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing, Melbourne.

Walsh, L., Lemon, B., Black, R., Mangan, C. and Collin, P. 2011, The Role of Technology in Engaging Disengaged Youth: Final Report, Australian Flexible Learning Framework, Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra.

Watkins, J. 2011, Designing Mobile Information and Content Strategies for Grassroots Participation (opens in a new window)(PDF), Commonwealth of Learning.

Third, A., Richardson, I., Collin, P., Rahilly, K. and Bolzan, N. 2011, Intergenerational Attitudes Towards Social Networking Services and Cybersafety: A living Lab. Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing, Melbourne.

Cardona, B., Watkins, M. and Noble, G. 2010, Parents, Diversity and Cultures of Home and School (opens in a new window)(PDF), Centre for Cultural Research, University of Western Sydney. 

Lally, E. and Rowe, D. 2010, Perplexing Choices: Understanding the Relationship between Telecommunications Consumers and Service Providers (opens in a new window)(PDF). A report prepared for Communications Alliance.  

Watkins, J. 2009, Applied Research on the Use and Potential of Mobile-Friendly Content in the Context of Local and Community Media in Developing Countries (opens in a new window), Commonwealth of Learning.

Allon, F., Bushell, R., Anderson, K. and Apouchtine, N. 2008, Backpackers in Global Sydney: Final Report (opens in a new window)(PDF), An ARC Linkage grant in partnership with the Council of the City of Sydney, Manly Council, North Sydney Council, Randwick Council, Waverley Council and Woollahra Council. University of Western Sydney.

Bell, J. Vromen, A. and Collin, P. 2008, Rewriting the Rules for Youth participation – Inclusion and Diversity in Government and Community Decision-Making (opens in a new window)(PDF), National Youth Affairs Research Scheme, Canberra.

Collin, P. 2008, Young People Imagining a New Democracy: A Literature Review (opens in a new window)(PDF), The Whitlam Institute, Sydney.

Watkins, M. and Noble, G. 2008, Cultural Practices and Learning: Diversity, Discipline and Dispositions in Schooling (opens in a new window)(PDF), An ARC Linkage grant in partnership with NSW Department of Education and Training and The University of Western Sydney. University of Western Sydney.

Rowe, D., Stevenson, D., Tomsen, S., Bavinton, N. and Brass, K. 2008, The City After Dark: Cultural Planning and Governance of the Night-Time Economy in Parramatta (opens in a new window)(PDF), A UWS Urban Research Initiative project with Parramatta City Council, University of Western Sydney.

Chalmers, S. and Rosso-Buckton, A. 2008, Are You Talking to Me? Negotiating the Challenge of Cultural Diversity in Children's Health Care (opens in a new window)(PDF), An ARC Linkage grant in partnership with the Sydney Children's Hospital (Randwick), The Children's Hospital at Westmead, the Multicultural Health Service (South East and Illawarra Area Health Service) and NSW Health and Community Paediatrics (Sydney South West Area Health Service). University of Western Sydney.

Cardona, B., Noble, G. and Di Biase, B. 2008, Community Languages Matter! Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Community Languages Program in New South Wales (opens in a new window)(PDF), A Scoping Study funded by The NSW Community Languages School Program, The NSW Federation of Community Languages Schools and The University of Western Sydney. University of Western Sydney.

Lally, E., Ang, I. and Rowe, D. 2008. Preparing for the Broadband World: Fostering Consumer Confidence Through Collaboration and Partnerships (opens in a new window)(PDF), A report for Communications Alliance. University of Western Sydney. 

Sofoulis, Z., Armstrong, H., Bounds, M., Lopes, A. and Andrews, A. 2008, Out & About in Penrith. Universal Design and Cultural Context: Accessibility, Diversity and Recreational Space in Penrith (opens in a new window)(PDF)(Executive Summary) (opens in a new window)(PDF), A UWS Research Partnership Grant project with Penrith City Council. University of Western Sydney.

Anderson, K. and Hurni, A. 2006, 'Not Just All Houses': Homebuyer Preferences and Developer Contributions in New Release Areas in Sydney (opens in a new window)(PDF), A UWS Partnership Research Grant Scheme with the Urban Development Institute of Australia, NSW and University of Western Sydney.

Ang, I., Brand, J. E., Noble, G. and Sternberg, J. 2006, Connecting Diversity: Paradoxes of Multicultural Australia (opens in a new window), Special Broadcasting Services. 

Chalmers, S., Cardona, B. and Neilson, B. 2006, Diverse Strategies for Diverse Carers: The Cultural Context of Family Carers in NSW (opens in a new window)(PDF), A report for the NSW Department of Aging, Disability and Home Care. University of Western Sydney.

Chalmers, S. 2006, Culture, Health and Parenting in Everyday Life (opens in a new window)(PDF), A UWS partnership project with: Sydney Children’s Hospital (Randwick) and Multicultural Health Service, South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service. University of Western Sydney.

Lally, E. 2006, New Media Art Scoping Study (opens in a new window)(PDF), Discussion Paper. Australia Council for the Arts: Sydney.

Cassity, E. and Gow, G. 2006, Making Up For Lost Time: Young African Refugees in Western Sydney High Schools (opens in a new window)(PDF), Funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training and University of Western Sydney. University of Western Sydney.

Redshaw, S. and Noble, G. 2006, Mobility, Gender and Young Drivers: Second Report of the Transforming Drivers Study of Young People and Driving (opens in a new window)(PDF), An ARC Linkage grant in partnership with the National Roads and Motorists Association Limited (NRMA). University of Western Sydney.

Sofoulis, Z., Noble, G. and Redshaw, S. 2005, Youth, Media & Driving Messages: Report of the Transforming Drivers Media Study (opens in a new window)(PDF)(Executive Summary) (opens in a new window)(PDF), An ARC Linkage grant in partnership with the National Roads and Motorists Association Limited (NRMA). University of Western Sydney.

Gow, G. (with Isaac, A., Gorgees, P., Babakhan, M. and Daawod, K.) 2005, Assyrian Community Capacity Building in Fairfield City (opens in a new window)(PDF), Centre for Cultural Research, University of Western Sydney.

Ang, I. and Cassity, E. 2004, Attraction of Strangers: Partnerships in Humanities Research, Australian Academy of the Humanities.

Poynting, S. and Noble, G. 2004, Living with Racism: The Experience and Reporting by Arab and Muslim Australians of Discrimination, Abuse and Violence since 11 September 2001 (opens in a new window), The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

Ang, I. and Noble, G. 2002, Living Diversity: Australia's Multicultural Future (opens in a new window)(PDF), With Jeffrey E. Brand and Derek Wilding, Special Broadcasting Service.

Chalmers, S. and Allon, F. 2002, 'We All Come From Somewhere': Cultural Diversity at Sydney Children's Hospital (opens in a new window)(PDF), Multicultural Health Unit of the Southeast Area Health Service.

Butcher, M. and Thomas, M. 2001, Generate: Youth Culture and Migration Heritage in Western Sydney (opens in a new window)(PDF), Migration Heritage Centre.

Other publications

McInnes, David (ed.) 2000, Considering Australian Gay Communities in HIV Health Promotion, ISBN 1-86341-878-4.

McInnes, David (ed.) 1997, Cultural Analysis and HIV/AIDS.

Planet Diana: Cultural Studies and Global Mourning. ISBN 1-86341-506-8, 1997.

From "Criticism" to "Research": the Textual in the Academy (opens in a new window)(PDF, 81kB) Professor Meaghan Morris' public lecture.

Comparative Cultural Research: Hong Kong/Western Sydney Exchanges (opens in a new window)(PDF, 582kB) Reflections on a workshop between the Centre and Lingnan University researchers, which focuses on the possibilities and challenges for comparative cultural research. This includes the essay by Meaghan Morris, and has an introduction by Professor Ien Ang.

Post-Suburban Sydney Conference Proceedings

The following is a list of e-proceedings from the Post-Suburban Sydney Conference 2005: After Sprawl: Post-Suburban Sydney.

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