Enhancing lives and communities - University of Wollongong – UOW

Building resilient communities and enhancing the quality of life by proposing solutions that address social determinants of health and promote wellbeing.

Successful projects

Understanding the issues related to housing for Aboriginal people living on the far south coast

Children's voices in the design of neighbourhoods and community spaces

AI-assisted obstacle detection and guidance system for blind and vision-impaired people

Integrating Country, Indigenous consultation and engagement in UOW research programs

What women want: how clients perceive domestic violence services can best support them in preventing tech-based abuse

Flourishing-in-place: A university-community partnership approach

SDG's

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Cross-cutting connectors

Embedded Indigenous Practice and Sustainability

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals