Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Project type Community Engagement or Service, industry partnerships

Free library membership for all community borrowers

4 - Quality Education

Previously, members of the public were charged a $55 membership fee to join the library. While the initial idea was to waive the fee under certain circumstances, such as for people experiencing hardship, after discussion with Library Management and the Library Campus Services Coordinators, a decision was made to remove… Read More

National Digital Innovation Launchpad

1 - No Poverty

Griffith University has collaborated with ReGov Technologies in Malaysia to connect vulnerable economies in the Pacific Islands to global markets through the National Digital Innovation Launchpad (NDIL). Starting in Tonga, the NDIL is designed to accelerate the use of technology and build local capacity to implement digital projects and solutions… Read More

Griffith Tax Clinic

1 - No Poverty

The Griffith Tax Clinic provides free tax assistance to unrepresented taxpayers so they know their rights and obligations in complying with Australia’s complex tax system. The Griffith Tax Clinic is a friendly, student-run clinic offering students, staff and community members with advice from Griffith University taxation students under the supervision… Read More

“Node 11”: An interdisciplinary project to develop a tabletop boardgame about designing sustainable cities

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

The project aim is to design a commercially viable tabletop boardgame which engages and entertains players while educating them about the challenges and trade-offs involved in designing future resilient cities. The game can also be incorporated into co-design toolkits for use in community consultation processes. The project also explores the… Read More

Flood Community of Practice

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

Over a 10 year history, this network arranges a range of events for sharing knowledge and experiences on developing flood resilient landscapes and communities. The workshops are interactive and cater for professionals from all roles in building physical and social resilience. Events are mostly face to face and occasionally… Read More

Australia Awards and Alumni Engagement Program – Media Benchmarking Study Tour, Philippines

16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The Media Benchmarking Study in Australia program assisted mid-career journalists in learning about Australian public policy as well as build linkages and undertake cultural activities to deepen their understanding. The presentations and site visits in the program were designed to expose the participants to a range of government organisations, newsroom… Read More