Ella Kuskoff

Dr. Ella Kuskoff is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Social Science, The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on understanding and addressing deep and persistent social disadvantage, particularly among populations experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and child protection system interactions. She employs qualitative methodologies and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and industry partners to align research with practical needs.

Research Interests:

• Domestic violence and bystander intervention
• Homelessness and housing instability
• Gendered poverty and policy frameworks
• Media representations of social exclusion
• Structural barriers in child protection
• Community-driven solutions

Funding & Collaborations: Ella has secured grants from the UQ Foundation, St Vincent de Paul Society, Queensland Mental Health Commission, and Micah Projects. Her work involves partnerships with organizations like Anglicare Southern Queensland and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse.

Supervision: Available for PhD supervision in topics related to homelessness interventions, trauma-informed care, and conservation research.