Engaging with our community
Engaging with our community
Here at the University of Sydney, we are engaged in helping solve complex societal problems using our expertise in teaching and research.
Community engagement is important in sharing the stories we tell about the work we do, and also in attracting support so that we can keep doing this work.

How we're helping the community thrive
Driving change to improve lives of kids in out-of-home care
Together with Barnardos Australia and NSW Family and Community Services (FaCS), the University is bridging the gap between research, policy and practice to promote permanency for children in out-of-home care.
Making healthy food affordable for everyone
The University’s Sydney Environment Institute is leading a research-driven initiative that places power in the hands of local heroes to reduce those sobering numbers. Called FoodLab Sydney, it’s a custom-designed program that provides support and training to people who want to bring their own idea for a food business or career to life in their own community.
Drama takes lead role in English and literacy teaching
Called School Drama, this unique program originally paired teaching artists – often professional actors – with teachers in primary school classrooms as dynamic duos. Recently it has expanded into secondary schools, juvenile justice centres and migrant and refugee English language centres.
Collaborate with us
Let us help address the complex problems facing our communities and put our expertise and experience to work. There are many ways that you can engage us, and you can find out more by following these links. Collaborate with our researchers Consultancy services Work with our students Alternatively, you can contact our Engagement Team to learn more about how we can work together.