Sarah Casey

Dr. Sarah Casey is a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s School of Business and Creative Industries. She holds a PhD in Media, Communication, and Feminist Cultural Studies from Griffith University. Her research focuses on cross-disciplinary topics including rural women’s activism, digital media’s role in social change, and gender studies. She leads projects like ‘Stories of Country Women,’ documenting rural women’s experiences through microdocumentaries and podcasts. Casey is President of the Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK).

Education:

• PhD in Media, Communication, and Feminist Cultural Studies, Griffith University
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours 1), Griffith University
• Bachelor of Arts NE

Research Interests: Sarah’s work bridges media studies, rural sociology, and feminist theory. She collaborates across disciplines to address issues like women’s economic security in drought-affected regions and digital literacy in rural communities. Her research emphasizes public engagement through innovative formats, ensuring academic findings reach broader audiences.

Grants & Projects:

• $498K: Developing AI-driven bushfire resilience tools with citizen scientists (2021–2025)
• $144K: National study of Australian retirement living industries (2022–2025)
• $85K: Empowering women’s leadership in Balonne Shire businesses (2021–2022)

Awards & Memberships:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
• President, Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association
• Member, International Communication Association

Teaching & Supervision: Sarah teaches courses in communication campaigns, social media strategy, and global media studies. She has supervised multiple Honours and postgraduate research students to completion.