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Ms Sandra Gendera
Senior Research Officer

Ms Sandra Gendera

BA, MPhil (Master of Philosophy) University of Vienna

Arts,Design & Architecture
Social Policy Research Centre

Sandra Gendera (BA, MPhil) is a Senior Researcher at the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) and the Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH). Sandra's background is in social and cultural anthropology. Her interest is in person-centered approaches. Through qualitative in-depth methodologies she explores the intersection of social, relational, policy and cultural aspects that shape people's experiences of health, disability, drug and alcohol support, and the services they use. Sandra works together with community organisations and researchers to enhance their research capacity. She is also experienced in the design and conduct of program evaluations.  
Phone
+61 2 9385 7642
E-mail
s.gendera@unsw.edu.au
Location
208 Goodsell Building
  • Books | 2009
    Jandl M; Hollomey C; Gendera S; Stepien A; Bilger V, 2009, Migration and Irregular Work in Austria. A Case Study of the Structure and Dynamics of Irregular Foreign Employment in Europe at the Beginning of the 21st Century, Original, Amsterdam University Press, http://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt46mzcw, http://www.aup.nl/do.php?a=show_visitor_book&isbn=9789089640536&l=2
  • Book Chapters | 2012
    Gendera S; Pe-Pua R; Katz I, 2012, 'Social cohesion and social capital: the experience of Australian Muslim families in two communities', in Mansouri F; Marotta V (ed.), Muslims in the West and the challenges of belonging, edn. Original, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, pp. 89 - 113
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Gendera S, 2011, 'Gaining an insight into Central European transnational care spaces: migrant live-in care workers in Austria', in Bommes M; Sciortino G (ed.), Foggy social structures: irregular migration, European labour markets and the welfare state, edn. Original, Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam, pp. 91 - 115
    Book Chapters | 2008
    Hollomey C; Bilger V; Gendera S, 2008, 'Changing dynamics in irregular migrant employment in Austria: results of a Delphi-Study', in Drbohlav D (ed.), Migrants in the Informal Economy Activities: the Czech Republic in a European context, edn. Original, Karolinum, Prague, pp. 247 - 262
  • Edited Books | 2006
    Gendera S; Gouma A; Haidinger B; Scheibelhofer P, (eds.), 2006, Migration: Normality of Disparity? Confronting Inequality!, Kurswechsel, Sonderzahl Verlag, Vienna, http://www.beigewum.at/kurswechsel/jahresprogramm-2006/heft-22006/
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Alexander J; Gendera S; Fisher K; Robinson S; Howe K, 2023, 'On-the-job training supports for people with intellectual disability employed in aged care', Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2023.2256075
    Journal articles | 2023
    Lancaster K; Gendera S; Treloar C; Rhodes T; Shahbazi J; Byrne M; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2023, 'The Social, Material, and Temporal Effects of Monthly Extended-Release Buprenorphine Depot Treatment for Opioid Dependence: An Australian Qualitative Study', Contemporary Drug Problems, 50, pp. 105 - 120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00914509221140959
    Journal articles | 2022
    Fisher K; Gendera S; Kayess R, 2022, 'Reaching people who are marginalized in major disability policy reform', Global Social Policy, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14680181221075558
    Journal articles | 2022
    Gendera S; Treloar C; Reilly R; Conigrave KM; Butt J; Roe Y; Ward J, 2022, '‘Even though you hate everything that’s going on, you know they are safer at home’: The role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in methamphetamine use harm reduction and their own support needs', Drug and Alcohol Review, pp. 1 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13481
    Journal articles | 2022
    Treloar C; Lancaster K; Gendera S; Rhodes T; Shahbazi J; Byrne M; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2022, 'Can a new formulation of opiate agonist treatment alter stigma?: Place, time and things in the experience of extended-release buprenorphine depot', International Journal of Drug Policy, 107, pp. 103788, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103788
    Journal articles | 2021
    Gendera S; Valentine K; Breckenridge J, 2021, 'The significance of technology as both a resource in enhancing safety, and a means of perpetrating violence: the implications for policy and practice', Journal of Gender-Based Violence, 5, pp. 413 - 429, http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/239868021X16255656776492
    Journal articles | 2020
    Reilly R; Gendera S; Treloar C; Roe Y; Conigrave K; Azzopardi P; Ward J, 2020, 'Identifying risk and protective factors, including culture and identity, for methamphetamine use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: Relevance of the ‘communities that care’ model', Social Science and Medicine, 266, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113451
    Journal articles | 2018
    Fisher K; Gendera S; Robinson S; Graham A; Johnson K; Neale K, 2018, 'Disability and support relationships: What role does policy play?', Australian Journal of Public Administration, 78, pp. 37 - 55, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8500.12351
    Journal articles | 2017
    Fraser S; Treloar C; Gendera S; Rance J, 2017, '‘Affording’ new approaches to couples who inject drugs: A novel fitpack design for hepatitis C prevention', International Journal of Drug Policy, 50, pp. 19 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.07.001
    Journal articles | 2016
    Robinson S; Fisher KR; Gendera S, 2016, 'Can case management squeeze hope from small self-directed support packages?', Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 10, pp. 268 - 279, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aswp.12095
    Journal articles | 2015
    Fisher KR; Lutz D; Gadow F; Robinson S; Gendera S, 2015, 'A transformative framework for deinstitutionalisation', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2, pp. 60 - 72, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23297018.2015.1028089
    Journal articles | 2007
    Gendera S; Haidinger B, 2007, '"Ich kann in Österreich als Putzfrau arbeiten. Vielen Dank, ja." Bedingungen der bezahlten Haushalts- und Pflegearbeit von Migrantinnen.', Grundrisse. Zeitschrift fuer Linke Theorie und Debatte, https://www.linksnet.de/artikel/20806
    Journal articles | 2006
    Gendera S, 2006, '"Pflegen zu Hause, das ist eine Art von Sklaverei". Herausforderungen bei der Regulierung des informellen Pflegedienstleistungsmarktes [translation: "Providing home-based 24/7 personal care, it's a type of bondage.“ Challenges for policy makers in regulating the informal migrant care work]', Frauensolidaritaet [Women's Solidarity], 2006, https://www.frauensolidaritaet.org/
  • Reports | 2023
    Adamson E; Katz I; Gendera S; Smyth C, 2023, Evaluation of SDN Beranga Autism-Specific Preschool: Final Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, https://unsw-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/a5fmj0/unsworks_modsunsworks_82976
    Reports | 2023
    Gendera S; Bellon M; Robinson S; Naidoo Y; Cahalan T; Fisher K, 2023, Our Voice SA Reaching Out Project, Final Evaluation Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_83141
    Reports | 2023
    Gendera S; Fisher K; Alexander J; Robinson S; Lay K, 2023, Road to Employment Final Evaluation Report, UNSW Social Policy Research Centre
    Reports | 2023
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Blaxland M; Bellon M; Robinson S, 2023, NACBO Evaluation Final Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_84334
    Creative Written Works | 2023
    Gendera S; Fisher KR, 2023, Our Voice SA Reaching Out Project Study Report (Easy Read), https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/2022-03-ovsa-action-research-report-final/2022-09-OVSA-Reaching-Out-Interim-Easy-Read-final.pdf
    Creative Written Works | 2023
    Gendera S; Fisher KR, 2023, Study About Family Advocacy, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_82839
    Reports | 2022
    Gendera S; Bellon M; Fisher K; Robinson S, 2022, National Alliance of Capacity Building Organisations (NACBO) Interim Evaluation Report, UNSW Social Policy Research Centre
    Reports | 2022
    Gendera S; Fisher K; Robinson S; Bellon M; Cahalan T, 2022, Our Voice SA Action Research First Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_81623
    Reports | 2022
    Gendera S; Fisher KR, 2022, Family Advocacy Model Research, UNSW Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_81965
    Reports | 2022
    Katz I; Blunden H; Giuntoli G; Skattebol J; Gendera S, 2022, Evaluation of the National headspace Program - Final Report, KPMG, Canberra, https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/evaluation-of-the-national-headspace-program
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Treloar C; Lancaster K; Gendera S; Rhodes T; Shahbazi J; Byrne M; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2022, 'How can a new formulation reduce stigma linked to opiate agonist treatment?: Place, time and things in the experience of extended-release buprenorphine depot', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. S137 - S137, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000862018700235&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Reports | 2021
    Gendera S; Fisher K; Robinson S; Bellon M, 2021, NACBO Research Plan, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-research/research-centres-institutes/social-policy-research-centre/our-projects/national-alliance-of-capacity-building-organisations-nacbo
    Reports | 2021
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Alexander J; Robinson S; Fraser-Barbour E, 2021, Road to Employment Projects: Short Baseline Report, UNSW, Sydney Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_76447
    Reports | 2021
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Alexander J; Robinson S, 2021, Road to Employment: Interim Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_78841
    Creative Written Works | 2021
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Burton-Clark I, 2021, Using the NDIS: The Enable In project, SPRC, UNSW Sydney, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_83039
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Lancaster K; Gendera S; Treloar C; Rhodes T; Shahbazi J; Byrne M; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2021, 'EXPERIENCES AND EFFECTS OF EXTENDED-RELEASE BUPRENORPHINE DEPOT TREATMENT: QUALITATIVE FINDINGS FROM THE COLAB STUDY', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. S18 - S18, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000715073200043&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Reilly R; Gendera S, 2021, 'Aboriginal Families’ Role in Methamphetamine-related Harm Reduction and their Support Needs', presented at 6th National Indigenous Drug & Alcohol Conference: Pathways to Healing, Glenelg, South Australia, 23 March 2021 - 26 March 2021
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Barnett A; Savic M; Lintzeris N; Bathish R; Arunogiri S; Dunlop AJ; Haber PS; Graham R; Hayes V; Lubman DI; White B; Doyle M; Little SC; Roberts J; Henderson C; Mcleod L; Harrod ME; Crawford S; Lord S; Lancaster K; Treloar C; Gendera S, 2021, 'SYMPOSIUM: CONSUMER EXPERIENCES OF LONG-ACTING INJECTIBLE BUPRENORPHINE', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. S17 - S18, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000715073200042&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Presentations | 2020
    Fisher K; Gendera S; Kayess R, 2020, 'Reaching marginalised people with disability in major disability policy reform', presented at Social Policy and Disability Symposium, Fordham University, New York, 12 November 2020 - 13 November 2020
    Reports | 2020
    Gendera S; Pearson-Gotting M; Fisher KR; Kayess R; Stensel A; Rahman T; Wiseham L, 2020, Enable In Action Research: Final Report, UNSW Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/5f3b2a74768de
    Reports | 2020
    Katz I; O'Shea P; Bates S; Gendera S, 2020, Final Report Part A (Summary) Implementing the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the development and trialling of the InnoWell Platform, as part of Project Synergy (Phase 2, 2017–2020)
    Reports | 2020
    Katz I; O'Shea P; Bates S; Gendera S, 2020, Project Synergy (Phase 2) Implementation Evaluation: Final Report Part B (Full Report)
    Reports | 2019
    Gendera S; Giuntoli G; Fisher KR; Kayess R, 2019, Human Rights protection frameworks for people being treated involuntarily for a mental illness: Literature review, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/5dc39989281e5
    Reports | 2019
    Gendera S; Jops P; Broady T; valentine K; Breckenridge J, 2019, Evaluation of the technology trial (Keeping Women Safe in Their Homes), Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/5d894c6128880
    Reports | 2019
    Gendera S; Katz I, 2019, ASELCC Research Synthesis Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/5d6867d737b32
    Conference Presentations | 2019
    Gendera S; valentine K, 2019, 'The role of technology in perpetrating, and preventing, domestic and family violence: evaluating a new safety response', presented at Australian Social Policy Conference, UNSW, Sydeny, 10 September 2019
    Reports | 2019
    Giuntoli G; Stewart V; Wheeler A; Gendera S; Ryan C; McAuliffe D; Fisher KR, 2019, Human Rights protection frameworks for people being treated involuntarily for a mental illness: Study findings, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/5dc3992dec4e0
    Conference Abstracts | 2019
    Reilly R; Gendera S; Treloar C; Azzopardi P; Svensson F; Fisher I; Longbottom W; Ward J, 2019, 'IDENTIFYING RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR METHAMPHETAMINE USE IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES: RELEVANCE OF THE 'COMMUNITIES THAT CARE' MODEL', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, Vol. 38, pp. S86 - S86, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000494890100215&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Reports | 2017
    Gendera S; Purcal C; Fisher K; Robinson S; Kayess R, 2017, Skilled to Thrive: Support to make decisions that promote personal safety and prevent harm, Project research plan, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/Skilled_to_Thrive_research_project_plan.pdf
    Reports | 2017
    Smyth CA; Gendera S; Giuntoli G; Hill T; Katz I; Asante D, 2017, Evaluation of Settlement Grants - Final report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, SPRC Report 12/17, http://dx.doi.org/10.4225/53/5a370bda48d3c, https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/10_2017/compliance_guidelines-pdf_evaluation_of_se.pdf
    Reports | 2016
    Vizel I; Laragy C; Gendera S; Fisher KR; Jenkinson S; Hill T; Finch K; Shaw W; Bridge C, 2016, Addressing the housing needs of participants is critical to NDIS success, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, Research and Policy Bulletin, 205, http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/download/ahuri_rap_issue_205
    Other | 2016
    Wiesel I; Gendera S; Fisher KR, 2016, Addressing the housing needs of participants is critical to NDIS success, , https://apo.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2016-01/apo-nid60784.pdf
    Reports | 2015
    Vizel I; Laragy C; Gendera S; Fisher KR; Jenkinson S; Hill T; Finch K; Shaw W; Bridge C, 2015, Moving to my home: housing aspirations, transitions and outcomes of people with disability, AHURI, Melbourne, 246, http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/projects/p71040
    Reports | 2015
    Wilczynski A; Lo S; Gendera S; Adamson E; Purcal C; Fisher KR, 2015, Evaluation of the Community Justice Program: Final Evalution Report
    Reports | 2014
    Fisher KR; Gendera S; Purcal C; Hill T, 2014, Evaluation of outcomes for people nominated to the Integrated Services Program Evaluation Plan, Social Policy Research Centre UNSW, Sydney, SPRC Report, 2/2014, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/ISP_Evaluation_Plan.pdf
    Reports | 2014
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Clements N; Rose G, 2014, Evaluation of the Time Out House Initiative in Queensland Final Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, SPRC Report, 20/2014, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/Evaluation_of_the_Time_Out_House_Initiative_in_Queensland_Final_Report_2014.pdf
    Reports | 2013
    Fisher KR; Gendera ; Gadow ; Lutz ; Kayess ; Meltzer A; Robinson , 2013, Closure of Grosvenor, Peat Island and Lachlan Large Residential Centres: post implementation review summary report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, SPRC Report, 17/2013, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/PIR_public_Report_26_8_13.pdf
    Reports | 2013
    Hilferty F; Muir K; Katz I; Wong M; Eastman C; Gendera S; Griffiths A, 2013, Independent evaluation of the headspace program: Stage 1 Report, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Australia, Sydney
    Reports | 2013
    Katz I; Powell A; Gendera S; Deasy T; Okerstrom E, 2013, The experiences of Irregular Maritime Arrivals detained in immigration detention facilities: Final report for the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.4225/53/59a636399a059, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/IMAexperiencesIDF.pdf
    Reports | 2012
    Eardley T; Gendera S; Abello D; Bradbury B; Flaxman S, 2012, Better Practice in Financial Management Program Services Review of Effectiveness and Efficiency, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney
    Reports | 2012
    Gendera ; Fisher KR; Clements N; Rose G, 2012, Evaluation of the Time Out House initiative in Queensland, 14/2012, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/2012_14_TOHI_Evaluation_Progress_Report.pdf
    Reports | 2012
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Robinson S; Clements N, 2012, Evaluation of the Time Out House Initiative Queensland Baseline Report, SPRC, Sydney, Social Policy Research Centre Report, 3/12
    Reports | 2012
    Robinson S; Gendera S; Fisher KR; Clements N; Eastman C; Ramia I, 2012, Evaluation of the Self Directed Support Pilot Final Report, Social Policy Research Centre Report, 9/12, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/Final_SDS_Evaluation_report_Aug_2012.pdf
    Reports | 2011
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Robinson S; Clements N; Eastman C, 2011, Evaluation of the Self Directed Support Pilot for Children and Young Adults with a Physical Disability. Baseline Report, Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, Social Policy Research Centre Reports, 6
    Reports | 2011
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Robinson S; Clements N, 2011, Evaluation Plan of the Time Out House Initiative Queensland, Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, Social Policy Research Centre Reports, 7, https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/Evaluation_plan_of_the_Time_Out_House_Initiative_in_Queensland_2011.pdf
    Reports | 2011
    Parker S; Owen R; Gendera S; Katz I; Goldblatt B, 2011, Early Intervention regarding Economic and Social Participation for Disability Benefit Recipients: an international review
    Reports | 2011
    Parker S; Parker S; Gendera S; Katz I; Goldblatt BA, 2011, Early Intervention Regarding Economic and Social Participation for Disability Benefit Recipients: an international review, SPRC, UNSW, Sydney
    Reports | 2011
    Powell A; Muir K; Adamson E; Flaxman S; Gendera S; Heese K; Oprea I; Zhu A; Vespignani J; Behrend Z; Malins T; Lind L; Williams B; Holmes J, 2011, A Picture of NSW Children, NSW Commission for Children and Young People, Sydney, A Picture of NSW Children, http://picture.kids.nsw.gov.au/
    Reports | 2010
    Gendera S; Fisher KR; Robinson S; Clements N, 2010, Evaluation of the Self Directed Support Pilot for Children and Young Adults with a Physical Disability: Evaluation Plan, Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, SPRC Report, 10/10, http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/2010_10_Report10_10_SDS_Evaluation_Plan.pdf
    Conference Presentations | 2010
    Gendera S; Katz I, 2010, 'Meeting the Needs of Muslim Families in Australia: Exploring marginalisation, informal and formal support needs', presented at Diversity in Health Conference, Melbourne, 07 June 2010 - 09 June 2010
    Reports | 2010
    Pe-Pua R; Gendera S; Katz I; O'Connor A, 2010, Meeting the Needs of Australian Muslim Families: Exploring Marginalisation, Family Issues and ‘Best Practice’ in Service Provision, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, SPRC Reports, Report 9, 2010, http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/File/Report9_10_Muslim_Families.pdf
    Reports | 2009
    Hamilton M; Gendera S; Muir K, 2009, Stakeholder consultation report: implementation and evaluation of NSW CAP, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney
    Reports | 2009
    Muir K; McDermott SC; Gendera S; Flaxman S; Patulny RV; Abello D; Katz I, 2009, Independent evaluation of headspace: the National Youth Mental Health Foundation: interim evaluation report, Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, SPRC Report, Report 5/09, http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/2009_Report5_09_headspace_interim_evalreport.pdf
    Reports | 2009
    Muir K; Powell A; Patulny RV; Flaxman S; McDermott SC; Gendera S; Abello D; Katz I, 2009, Headspace Evaluation Report Independent Evaluation of headspace: the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, SPRC Report, 19/09, http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/2009_Report19_09_headspace_EvalReport.pdf
    Reports | 2008
    Muir K; McDermott SC; Katz I; Patulny RV; Flaxman S; Gendera S, 2008, Independent evaluation of headspace: evaluation plan, Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Report prepared for headspace, SPRC Report 20/08, http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/SPRCFile/Report20_08_headspace_EvalPlan.pdf
    Conference Presentations | 2007
    Gendera S; Jandl M; Hollomey C, 2007, 'Dynamics in irregular migrant employment in Austria: Results of a Delphi-Study', presented at IMISCOE Migration and Irregular Work in Europe, Prague, 12 June 2007 - 14 June 2007
    Conference Presentations | 2007
    Gendera S, 2007, 'Intra-European workforce flows. Comparing the informal sector for domestic services and the construction sector', presented at International Metropolis Conference on Migration, Economic Growth and Social Cohesion, Melbourne, 08 October 2007
    Theses / Dissertations | 2007
    Gendera S, 2007, Transnational Care Space Central Europe: working and living conditions of live-in migrant workers employed in private homes (Transnational Care Space Zentraleuropa. Arbeits- und Lebensbedingungen von irregulär beschäftigten Migrantinnen in der häuslichen Pflege), University of Vienna, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/18846
    Reports | 2006
    Bilger V; Gendera S; Hollomey C; Jandl M; Stepien A, 2006, Migration und Irreguläre Beschäftigung in Österreich: Ergebnisse einer Delphi-Studie
    Conference Presentations | 2006
    Gendera S, 2006, 'Female migrant workers in the Austrian informal care economy', presented at IMISCOE Conference on Irregular Migration and the Informal Economy, Madrid, 07 June 2006 - 08 June 2006

  • Dean's Social Impact Award, 2015, Specialist Supported Living Services - Post Implementation Review (team submission)
  • Dean’s Social Impact Research Award 2013, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, UNSW, for Independent Evaluation of headspace, 2009 (team submission)
  • Gabriele Possanner Prize, 2008, $7,000 Bi-annual award by the Austrian Ministry of Science and Research for outstanding research promoting gender equality based on Master of Philosophy thesis 2007.
  • Upper-Austrian Labour Union Research Award, 2008, $5,500 outstanding research based on Master of Philosophy thesis 2007 on the topic ‘Challenges in the Austrian Health System’
  • Dr Maria Schaumayer Foundation Award for exceptional research based on Master of Philosophy thesis 2007.

Disability research and social policy research into health and mental health 

Social research into health and drug use

Migration networks and citizenship rights of precarious workers in domestic care provision and sex work.