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Ndungi Wa Mungai is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University (CSU), where he has taught since February 2010. His academic profile combines extensive practical social work experience with rigorous scholarly contributions in social justice, human rights, and community development.
His educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Social Work (Deakin University, 2011) - Thesis: 'The Health and Well-being of Young Sudanese Men in Melbourne'
- Master of Social Work (RMIT University)
- Bachelor of Social Work (University of Melbourne)
- Master of Agricultural Studies (University of Melbourne)
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (University of Nairobi)
- Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching (Charles Sturt University)
Research interests focus on critical social work domains including refugee integration, migrant ageing, trauma recovery, gender-based violence, and poverty alleviation. His methodology emphasizes community-engaged participatory action research, particularly with vulnerable populations in regional Australia. Current projects address food insecurity in Wagga District and ageing among migrant communities through CSU Community University Partnership grants.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal thematic concentration on trauma-informed care systems, innovative educational approaches during crises, gendered violence interventions, and intergenerational wellbeing. Key trends include decolonizing social work practice, Ubuntu philosophy applications, and rights-based frameworks for marginalized groups across Australian and international contexts.
Professional recognition includes:
- Excellence in Teaching - Team Award (2020) for Social Work Residential School innovation
As a registered HDR supervisor, he guides PhD, DSW, and Masters candidates on topics including Ugandan HIV responses and stepmother identity. His external examiner roles span Monash University, Fort Hare University, Griffith University, and RMIT University. Research grants focus on community-driven solutions to food security and migrant ageing challenges.
He actively contributes to the Environmental and Social Justice Research Group and Social Work and Social Development Research Alliance (SWASDRA), fostering interdisciplinary collaborations on de-colonizing methodologies and cross-cultural practice models.
