Research activity
The Faculty of Regional Professional Studies is proud of its research achievements and collaborative relationships in the South West precinct.
The Faculty is committed to high quality research that contributes positively to our community, specialising in interdisciplinary research relevant to regional Australia. Our areas of research focus include; social capacity building, the ageing workforce, regional tourism and mental health.
Research centre
The Centre for Sustainable Regional Futures (CSRF) based at Edith Cowan University's South West Campus Western Australia specialises in interdisciplinary research relevant to regional Australia, especially the south west. The centre's research focuses on the development of healthy, inclusive and sustainable communities in the regional and rural areas of Western Australia.
Areas of research include:
- Social capacity building
- Supporting healthy communities
- Ageing workforce
- E-commerce
- Studies of children and youth
- Regional tourism
- Mental health
- Regional health services.
News & events
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ECU South West Research Week 2012
Want to make a difference through research? Check out South West Research Week at ECU and learn about the exciting research programs and opportunities on offer.
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Future of the Leschenault Estuary and Inlet
The Leschenault Estuary and Inlet are under threat from increasing populations, decreasing rainfall and changing water quality.
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Sky’s the limit for ECU writer
ECU South West PhD student and up-and-coming writer Nicole Sinclair is looking forward to a long and successful writing career.
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Links and partnerships
ECU South West has expanded the community engagement aspect of the Centre for Sustainable Regional Futures (CSRF), by forming an Industry Reference Group. The CSRF Industry Reference Group is comprised of researchers as well as community and industry representatives from a range of community organisations and professions.