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Associate Professor Trudi Cooper is an academic in Youth Work and leader of the Social Program Innovation Research and Evaluation (SPIRE) group at Edith Cowan University's School of Arts and Humanities. She holds dual roles as an Australian Learning and Teaching Fellow and Research Member of the Centre for People, Place and Planet. Her work bridges youth policy, education, and sustainable development. Key interests include youth work theorisation, curriculum renewal, and digital literacy.
Education:
- PhD, Edith Cowan University (2005)
- MSc, England (1984)
- Graduate Certificate in Education, England (1977)
- Bachelor of Arts, England (1974)
Research Interests: Cooper’s research focuses on youth work’s role in policy, practice, and education. She explores youth and sustainable development goals, digital technologies in youth work, and climate justice advocacy. Recent projects include evaluations of Indigenous youth night patrols and homelessness policies.
Grants & Awards:
- 2021 ECU School of Arts and Humanities Research Engagement Award (joint)
- 2020 Literati Award (Emerald Publishing)
- 2016 Australian Learning and Teaching Fellow
- Over 20+ research grants totaling $1M+ in funding, including projects on youth homelessness and climate change impacts.
Advising & Labs: Cooper supervises doctoral research on topics like youth ministry in WA and Mongolian youth work practices. She leads the SPIRE group, focusing on innovation in social program evaluation.
