Ignatius Chida

Ignatius Chida is a Lecturer in Social Work and Human Services at Charles Sturt University, Australia. He joined the institution in 2013 and teaches undergraduate courses such as Social Work Theory and Practice, Human Rights, Research Methods, and Child Protection. He also supervises social work students during field education placements.

• Master of Social Work (Advanced Practice), Charles Sturt University
• Bachelor of Social Work, Charles Sturt University

His research focuses on ageing and informal care, challenges in rural and regional communities, and migration/settlement issues. He has co-authored works on elderly caregiving models, transcultural refugee settlement, and southern-African migrant experiences in regional Australia. His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to social work, healthcare, and policy.

Key contributions include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and an edited textbook on communication management. He is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and the African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific (AFSAAP).