Heidi Hetz

Heidi Hetz is a Lecturer at UniSA Education Futures, University of South Australia, based at City West Campus. Her research focuses on refugee settlement, intergenerational aspirations, and community integration. She has co-authored multiple reports and articles examining the social, cultural, and economic contributions of Hazara humanitarian migrants in rural and urban areas of Australia. Key projects include case studies in Leeton and Port Adelaide-Enfield, highlighting the transformative role of refugees in revitalizing communities. Her work challenges negative stereotypes and emphasizes refugees' agency and contributions to education, employment, and local economies. Recent publications include studies on intergenerational educational success and redefining refugee integration through everyday practices.