Conference paper
Understanding the role and expectations of local government planners in the contemporary political environment: a South Australian perspective
Abstract: Planning is a discipline constantly in transition, reflecting the economic and political ideologies of the time. These trends cause the relationship between the state and the individual to change, altering the intentions and expectations attributed to the profession. As such, planners are continually forced to assess their role, motivations and own values in their...
Report
Languages teaching and learning: change in context
The purpose of the project was to examine teaching and learning practice in ways that are sensitive to the needs and nature of the school and program context.
Report
A supply chain management self assessment framework for waste minimisation for the residential sector
This report on the development of the framework is a milestone report for the research project entitled ‘A Supply Chain Management Self-Assessment Framework for Waste Minimisation for the Residential Sector’. The project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency Waste Fund and is managed by Sustainability Victoria. RMIT University is the lead organisation for this...
Report
A framework for adaptation of Australian households to heat waves
Climate change is leading to an increased frequency and severity of heat waves. Spells of several consecutive days of unusually high temperatures have led to increased mortality rates for the more vulnerable in the community. The problem is compounded by the escalating energy costs and increasing peak electrical demand as people become more reliant on...
Report
Morning, noon and night: the infiltration of work email into personal and family life
We live in a time of rapidly changing technology that impacts on every aspect of our lives. Perhaps the most noticeable changes are developments in technologies that enhance our capacity to communicate with each other and access information. Smartphones, laptops, broadband and wi-fi provide 24/7 access to data, information and each other that is unprecedented...