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Lucy Jordan is a Professor of Social Work at James Cook University (JCU), based at the Smithfield Campus. She holds academic roles including Chair, Independent Academic, and Module Coordinator/Tutor for courses like Social Policy and Professional Development in Social Work Practice. Her research focuses on cross-cultural migration studies, global development challenges, and data-driven approaches to capacity building in nonprofits. Current projects address long-term impacts of temporary migration on families and migrants across Asia/Oceania, emphasizing mental health, financial literacy, and child well-being.
Her research interests span migration's socio-cultural impacts, child protection systems, and structural inequities in global development. Notable projects include analyzing gendered dimensions of child sexual exploitation in Nepal, longitudinal studies on parental migration effects in Southeast Asia, and frameworks for social inclusion in Hong Kong. She has contributed to over 13 peer-reviewed publications since 2016, with recent work appearing in Child and Family Social Work, Violence Against Women, and Inter-Asia Cultural Studies.
While no formal awards are listed, her work demonstrates significant engagement with marginalized populations, including youth in commercial sexual exploitation, left-behind children in residential care, and Afro-Chinese couples facing racialization challenges. Advising includes mentoring a doctoral candidate exploring trauma-informed social work education in Australia. She maintains active involvement in research teams addressing migration, child welfare, and urban policy.
