Anne Graham

Professor Anne Graham is the Founding Director of the Centre for Children and Young People (CCYP) at Southern Cross University, holding a conjoint Professorial appointment at the University of New South Wales. With a background in primary education and sociology, she has led over 60 research projects, securing over $8 million in funding, focusing on children’s rights, wellbeing, and ethical research practices. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with government bodies, NGOs, and community organizations to influence policy and practice globally.

Her educational qualifications include a DipT (CatholicTC), BEd (CatholicTC), MEd (T&D) from University of New England, and a PhD from Southern Cross University. Key achievements include the Seasons for Growth program, benefiting over 300,000 children globally, and co-developing the Student Participation Survey (SPS) to enhance student wellbeing. She has been recognized with awards such as the Southern Cross University Research Award (2023) and the Outstanding Contribution to Impact Award (2022).

Research interests span children’s social and emotional wellbeing, ethical research methodologies, and teacher learning. Recent work includes the School is for Everyone (SIFE) project, enhancing equity in education, and Beyond Safety: Ethical Practice Involving Children (EPIC), prioritizing ethical standards in child-focused organizations.

Her extensive grants portfolio includes ARC Linkage and Discovery grants, reflecting a commitment to impactful research. Professional activities include leading workshops on ethical practice and advising on disaster resilience initiatives like post-bushfire community recovery in East Gippsland.