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Alex Bhathal is a current Lecturer in Social Work & Social Policy at La Trobe University, Melbourne. She maintains an active academic profile alongside her political engagement as a candidate for Darebin City Council.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Arts (Criminological Studies) from La Trobe University
- Bachelor of Social Work (Hons 1) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
- Bachelor of Arts from University of Melbourne
Dr. Bhathal's research interests span social work practice, refugee advocacy, environmental policy, and human rights. Her work bridges academic theory with practical community applications, particularly focusing on urban policy, indigenous rights, and climate change mitigation strategies. She integrates her extensive field experience into teaching, emphasizing real-world applications of social policy frameworks.
As an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers, her professional expertise informs both her academic work and political advocacy.
Her professional journey demonstrates significant leadership experience:
- Former National Director of Repower Health
- Former National Director of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Co-founded the Global Greens Women's Network (2012)
- Served as International Secretary of the Australian Greens
- Co Convenor of the Victorian Greens
For over 18 years, Dr. Bhathal was actively involved with the Australian Greens before resigning in early 2019. During this period, she ran six times as the Greens candidate for the federal seat of Batman (now Cooper). Her current political campaign for Darebin City Council focuses on practical urban management issues including street maintenance, equitable resource distribution, and community infrastructure development.
Her laboratory and team affiliations include community-based research partnerships focused on refugee integration and environmental sustainability initiatives, though specific institutional research teams aren't detailed in the available information.
