Nita Alexander
@nitaalexander.bsky.social
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PhD Sociology - Western Australia. Hiking Ocean Nature (she/they)
New Year New Horizons New Chapter I'm delighted to have begun my new role as PASS Program Team Leader, at UTAS
@utas.edu.au
So far the year is off to a good start, the horizons are spectacular, and the new chapter is off to a compelling welcome π
3 days ago
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Wishing everyone a safe & peaceful Christmas. My heart is with those whose xmas can't be peaceful thru no fault of their own, and with the lonely people, and those suffering or struggling. You're not alone β€οΈπ
#christmas
#xmas
#peaceonearth
29 days ago
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Many kids face yet another xmas behind bars.The evidence is clear: prison cells cause harm to already vulnerable children who belong with their communities & families.
#raisetheage
Show your support for change & sign this open letter to Premier Cook.
socialreinvestmentwa.good.do/WeCantWaitUn...
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We Can't Wait Until 2028, To Close Unit 18
Thank you for your continued support to create a better youth justice system in WA. As you will know, experts and advocates have been working to improve the poor conditions in youth detention this yea...
https://socialreinvestmentwa.good.do/WeCantWaitUntil2028/Close_Unit_18/
29 days ago
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Makes sense! If the
#socialmediaban
can ensure kids don't have accounts, surely they could, instead, focus on those sharing/producing harmful content. Fix the problem...not those effected by it.
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about 2 months ago
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As distressing now as when she was murdered. We know the signs of
#DV
&a victim's fear is real. Listen before waiting for tragedy
#endDV
#StopVAW
Having personally been told that police "can't get involved in every domestic dispute" = DV is not a dispute. It is a crime &the signs of abuse don't lie
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about 2 months ago
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Kaz Cooke
about 2 months ago
You glorious, brave lot, sticking your oar in to remind the billionaire bastard companies that Australians want the government to stop fannying about, start taxing giant fossil fuel companies and make the country run on renewables as much as possible.
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Pleased to see this paper published and free to read:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10...
. Thanks to A/prof Theresa Petray
@theresapetray.bsky.social
& Dr Ailie McDowall
#sociology
#climatechange
#youth
#activism
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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βItβs not a future issue, itβs a now issueβ: young climate activistsβ changing habitus in the face of climate change
Young people traditionally face social expectations about how they should behave according to their position in society. However, these expectations can clash with the realities of a rapidly changi...
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13676261.2025.2575965
3 months ago
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Josephine Browne, PhD, MA
4 months ago
Continue her legacy of care, conservation and education. A sad day. And a day of gratitude
#Thankyou
#JaneGoodall
π , a life well-lived, an example to emulate
#gorillas
#care
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"...the greater knowledge people have of democracy and politics, the more likely we are to have sophisticated and active citizenry." Seeing evidence of this in the Australian context also. Depth of participatory political education lacking in schools
#climateaction
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5 months ago
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What a relief π¨
#koalas
#protectnature
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5 months ago
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Congratulations Dr Josephine Browne π Fabulous insightful reading π€©
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5 months ago
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Big Run for Little Brains: Fundraising for childhood brain cancer.
www.thekids.org.au/news--events...
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Researcher to run 30 marathons in 30 days for kids with brain cancer
Onβ―Monday 1 September, childhood cancer researcher Jacob Byrne is lacing up his running shoes and taking the first steps of an extraordinary challenge: 30 marathons in 30 days across Perth.
https://www.thekids.org.au/news--events/news-and-events-nav/2025/september/30-marathons-in-30-days/
5 months ago
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How many red flags do we allow a man to have? π₯
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5 months ago
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I hope we can do them proud.... eventually.... SOON! πππ
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5 months ago
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Josephine Browne, PhD, MA
5 months ago
Happy First Birthday to our book!!
#Sociology
#Research
#ClimateCrisis
#Pandemic
#Vegan
#Multispecies
#CritcalAnimalStudies
#Futures
#TASA
www.routledge.com/Human-Animal...
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Human-Animal Relationships in Times of Pandemic and Climate Crisis: Multispecies Sociology for the New Normal
This book situates sociological research as a vital tool for understanding, and responding to, the multispecies entanglements that cause, inform and arise from states of crisis involving the environme...
https://www.routledge.com/Human-Animal-Relationships-in-Times-of-Pandemic-and-Climate-Crisis-Multispecies-Sociology-for-the-New-Normal/Browne-Sutton/p/book/9781032180397?srsltid=AfmBOoqjRcugMZHyl5WTXdFyVzg9iAp7TvUKhzcyBxoA3UK5fdc5URhG
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Reflections π¦πͺΆ
7 months ago
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Stunning mix of winter clouds, fog on the hills, and rapids with no water, all through the lens of a bush fire hollowed tree stump.
#bellsrapids
#hiking
#hikingwa
#natureisbeautiful
7 months ago
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Zali Steggall
8 months ago
32 women have been killed this yearβ8 in May alone. The scale of domestic violence is devastating and unacceptable. Frontline services are overwhelmed. I join DVNSW in calling for a 50% increase to baseline funding. We must do better to protect women.
#EndDV
#auspol
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And this is why we have a
#catio
#catrun
Keeping the cats & wildlife safe
#responsiblepetowner
#protectwildlife
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9 months ago
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At the end of a much needed break, it's back to work tomorrow for me π₯οΈβ¨οΈπ§βπ»π
#sociology
#notready
#southwestaustralia
#holiday
9 months ago
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Lulu giving off the Sunday vibe
#coolcat
#rescuecat
#adoptdontshop
10 months ago
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LunaLuvgood2020
10 months ago
Be like Rosemary
#HandsOff
#April5
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Barbaric behaviour...seriously π’ πͺΆ I keep my cats indoors or in a
#catio
to protect these and other wildlife. But let's just let the humans out and at 'em. Sad.
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10 months ago
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Depends on your understanding of progress, I guess... We're watching
#alcoa
, we're watching. And look at that sky, it's a good day for
#Solar
!! π
#keepitintheground
#renewables
10 months ago
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The Australian Sociological Association (TASA)
10 months ago
A huge congratulations from your TASA family, Nita:-)
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Creativity for table decorations
#workevent
#natureart
#recycleandreuse
10 months ago
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Dean's Award for Research Higher Degree Excellence π I missed my graduation this week due to current work commitments. But it was super nice to find this in my inbox!! Thanks of course to the support and guidance of my
#sociology
#phd
supervisors A/Prof Theresa Petray and Dr Ailie McDowall. πππ
10 months ago
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After a very outdoorsy weekend of pruning and creating a rough temporary cat shelter, Lulu and Tinkers can finally venture outside! π§‘ππββ¬πΎπ€
#catio
#responsiblepetowner
#keepwildlifesafe
10 months ago
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Josephine Browne, PhD, MA
11 months ago
Good time to remind everyone we are still recovering from
#cyclonealfred
here and
#animals
need our help.
#wildlife
#wombats
#kangaroos
#joeys
#turtles
#koalas
#birds
#kookaburras
#compassion
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#wordsmatter
Violence is normalised in language. It can be triggering for survivors and flippant use diminishes their harmful power & impact.
11 months ago
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Deadline extended to 28 Feb. Please share widely - a fantastic research based role for a (male) Aboriginal Project officer.
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12 months ago
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Please share with your networks. If you're interested, I encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the criteria as there'll be opportunity for skills development. Feel free to contact me to discuss.
#sociology
#academicsky
#research
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12 months ago
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Come & work with us! The role is for a male project officer at The Kids Research Institute, on projects re wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. (Pref for male is to ensure cultural protocols are followed when engaging men in the research)
www.seek.com.au/job/81718472...
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Aboriginal Project Officer Job in Nedlands, Perth WA - SEEK
Combine your passion working with families in mental health to improve mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families
https://www.seek.com.au/job/81718472?tracking=SHR-AND-SharedJob-anz-1
12 months ago
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Together we can make a difference. It's past time to close Unit 18. Children do not belong in prison, especially not an adult prison π Generations of change could be made by justice reform, if only
#auspol
could see beyond the political cycle.
socialreinvestmentwa.good.do/banksiahilla...
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Join me in supporting Immediate Action on Banksia Hill. The abuse of children in WA's justice system must end!
Conditions within youth detention in Western Australia are horrific and must urgently be changed. The recent Four Corners report on Banksia Hill Detention Centre has highlighted the physical abuse and...
https://socialreinvestmentwa.good.do/banksiahillaction/
about 1 year ago
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Invasion (Australia) Day looms. The whirlwind of NYE always falters into a sickening dread as January settles. What are we waiting for?
#ChangetheDate
Let's support our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander colleagues, friends & communities by not having a national party on this day of mourning.
about 1 year ago
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Wishes everyone a peaceful, relaxing and healthy holiday season. And for the many people for whom this is not a festive time, sending strength & solidarity to you all. π
about 1 year ago
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Squashing dissent...Nothing to be proud of.
#climateaction
#sociology
#activism
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Australia leads the world in arresting climate and environment protesters
A new study shows more than 20 per cent of climate and environment protests in Australia lead to arrests, more than in the UK, Norway, and the United States.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-15/australia-leads-world-in-arresting-climate-environment-activists/104721294?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other&fbclid=IwY2xjawHLr1pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRkfbMuR43BZg2hcKo7Hs2iWZ3WdIfor0k-4zG50-ifg4zOwiKYAZotVqw_aem_GKAihjSQSF5Z_wyXkYEw1A
about 1 year ago
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jcuCASE.bsky.social
about 1 year ago
Congratulations to CASEβs own Dr Theresa Petray and Dr Nick Osbaldiston, who penned Exploring Sociology in the Antipodes: Introduction to Sociology. Their book won the inaugural JCU Open Access award for βJCU Open eBook Excellence and Impact'.
oercollective.caul.edu.au/exploringsoc...
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Exploring Sociology in the Antipodes: Introduction to Sociology β 1st Australian Edition β OER Collective
https://oercollective.caul.edu.au/exploringsociology/
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Ben Bowman
about 1 year ago
Youth studies starter pack! A work in progress - please send suggestions (and feel free to nominate yourself) I miss our youth studies chat on the other place.... here we go! π₯
go.bsky.app/DbniWGw
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Josephine Browne, PhD, MA
about 1 year ago
Welcome to all the newbies! Here's my latest book, linking
#climate
and
#pandemic
crises to problematic human-animal relationships and considering many ways we can
#DoBetter
!
#Multispecies
#Sociology
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Working to interrupt the transmission of intergenerational trauma through culturally safe and trauma informed parenting, at The Kids Research Institute Australia.
#sociology
#trauma
embrace.thekids.org.au/news-and-eve...
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Bridging the gap for Aboriginal families
An Embrace led research project will develop and implement a culturally safe, responsive and trauma-informed parenting program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
https://embrace.thekids.org.au/news-and-events/2024/september/bridging-the-gap-for-aboriginal-families/
over 1 year ago
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Spring is here! π¦πΈ
over 1 year ago
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Nita Alexander
Josephine Browne, PhD, MA
over 1 year ago
www.routledge.com/Human-Animal...
E PUBLICATION DAY! Hardback to come. New research on the under-acknowledged connections & avoidances of social responses to pandemics and the climate crisis. Includes Cudworth, Cole, Oliver, Taylor, Wrenn and more!
#animal
#sociology
#climate
#pandemics
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Human-Animal Relationships in Times of Pandemic and Climate Crisis: Multispecies Sociology for the New Normal
This book situates sociological research as a vital tool for understanding, and responding to, the multispecies entanglements that cause, inform and arise from states of crisis involving the environme...
https://www.routledge.com/Human-Animal-Relationships-in-Times-of-Pandemic-and-Climate-Crisis-Multispecies-Sociology-for-the-New-Normal/Browne-Sutton/p/book/9781032180397?srsltid=AfmBOopI98NqEncp7T0MzNX0kCBJ8QsIp0OCukYSXW56GfI35c2N8NYI
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Josephine Browne, PhD, MA
over 1 year ago
Have our proofs, our book is available for prepublication order now! Incredible new research from an international team
#Climatecrisis
#sociology
#animalstudies
#pandemics
www.routledge.com/Human-Animal...
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Human-Animal Relationships in Times of Pandemic and Climate Crisis: Multispecies Sociology for the New Normal
This book situates sociological research as a vital tool for understanding, and responding to, the multispecies entanglements that cause, inform and arise from states of crisis involving the environme...
https://www.routledge.com/Human-Animal-Relationships-in-Times-of-Pandemic-and-Climate-Crisis-Multispecies-Sociology-for-the-New-Normal/Browne-Sutton/p/book/9781032180397
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Absolutely thrilled to be starting a new position as Senior Research Officer at Telethon Kids Institute in Perth, Western Australia. Researching trauma-informed Aboriginal parenting in the Healing Kids, Healing Families team.
#sociology
over 1 year ago
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Nerding it up at the park with the winter mushrooms π
over 1 year ago
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No Sunday hike today, but coffee and a stroll on South Perth foreshore instead βοΈ
over 1 year ago
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Morning sky in Perth WA. Smiling start to the day ππ
over 1 year ago
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Jenna Price
over 1 year ago
Some clear instructions on what we can do to stop violence against women.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/860570...
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Shut up. Listen. Women's lives depend on it
Clearly, we don't know what works. But more talking is not the answer.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8605702/domestic-violence-crisis-in-australia-women-being-killed-every-few-days/?cs=14329
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Josephine Browne, PhD, MA
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Coercive control is a red flag for homicide in relationships. I've written about 2 great Australian novels in this article, in hopes of spreading knowledge about the seriousness of control in hetero relationships, & how many behaviours are linked to ideas of romance
#DV
#VAW
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