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Lucas Walsh is Professor of Education Policy and Practice and Youth Studies at Monash University's School of Education Culture & Society, where he serves as Director of the Monash Centre for Youth Policy & Education Practice (CYPEP). His influential research includes The Australian Youth Barometer and studies on youth food insecurity, exclusion, careers education, and transitions to working life.
Walsh's research spans early years through post-compulsory education, with focus on youth transitions to employment, citizenship experiences, teacher professional learning, and evidence-based policy. His work examines the political, economic, cultural, social, and technological dimensions of young people's participation in society. Current projects address school-to-work transitions, emotional labor of principals during crises, and civic engagement.
His recent publications reveal strong trends in youth policy analysis, with emphasis on food insecurity among international students, electoral engagement of young voters, and character education. These works consistently integrate mixed-methods approaches across sociology, political science, and public health disciplines to address real-world educational challenges.
- Dean's Award for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact (2023)
- ICSEI / JPCC Innovation Award (2025)
Walsh has secured major funding from the Australian Research Council, Paul Ramsay Foundation, and multiple government departments. He actively advises federal and state ministers while leading collaborations with NGOs, private sector partners, and international organizations. His current ARC-funded project 'Invisible Labour' examines principals' emotional labor during volatile times.
He chairs the Reach Foundation Research Advisory Council and serves as Deputy Chair of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition, while contributing to Monash University's Food Security Working Group and National Climate Risk Assessment committees.
