Researching social and behavioural health

The Centre for Social Research in Health undertakes and promotes exemplary research in health that informs and strengthens knowledge, policy and practice.

Our research

We undertake and promote exemplary social and behavioural science research in health that informs and strengthens knowledge, policy and practice. Explore our research areas to learn more.

Our people

Our researchers are leaders in their fields, with a strong reputation in the academic community, lending authority to our work and influence to public debate.

Our projects

We focus on projects that make a crucial contribution to the Australian response to blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections. by examining social aspects.

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A sustainable Australia depends on what happens in our cities – that's why we need a national urban policy

Our largest cities are central to achieving sustainability in a time of climate change. The federal government has begun to act on the need for coherent urban policies.

Jun 01, 2023

Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) Social Affairs Housing and urban planning policy School of Built Environment

Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities

Alcohol and drug addiction impacts families as well as the people afflicted.

Apr 26, 2023

Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) Health and wellness Social Policy Research Centre

Tackling the housing crisis: new report outlines comprehensive strategy

COVID turbo-charged Australia’s existing housing problems, but policy solutions are available, says a new report.

Mar 20, 2023

Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) Social Affairs School of Humanities & Social Sciences School of Social Sciences School of Built Environment

Prisons weakest link in the fight against blood borne viruses in Australia

Harm reduction programs in prisons will be key to achieving public health goals, says UNSW and sector experts.

Mar 14, 2023

Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) Public health Hepatitis C, HCV, hepC Social Affairs Prison Social Policy Research Centre

Centre for Social Research in Health's acknowledgement

UNSW Sydney’s Kensington campus is built on the land of the Aboriginal people. We pay our respects to the Bedegal people of the Eora nation who are the Custodians of this land.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, whose lands, winds and waters we all now share, and pay respect to their unique values, and their continuing and enduring cultures which deepen and enrich the life of our nation and communities.

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