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Professor Kris Natalier is a leading academic at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. She holds the role of Inequality Research Theme Leader and is a member of the Flinders University Social Work Innovation Research group. As co-convener of the Australian Sociological Association’s Families and Relationships Thematic Group, she actively contributes to academic discourse on familial dynamics and social policy.
Her research focuses on the gendered nature of familial relationships, child support policies, domestic violence, and homelessness. She employs qualitative methods to explore how individuals navigate intimate relationships amid societal changes. Current projects include an Australian Research Council-funded study on children’s perceptions of 'home' post-parental separation and a South Australia Department of Human Services-funded project examining housing needs of young domestic violence survivors.
Professor Natalier’s work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing poverty reduction and gender equality. Her recent studies highlight practitioner insights into domestic violence survivor housing, young women’s experiences of violence-linked homelessness, and systemic racism in aged care sectors. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Melbourne and ANU.
Her academic contributions include over 70 publications spanning sociology, policy analysis, and qualitative research. She has advised on youth justice practices and contributed to reforms in child support systems. Current research themes emphasize policy interventions for vulnerable populations and the socio-emotional dimensions of post-separation family dynamics.
