Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced Inequalities

24/7 Respect – Respect at Work

8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

24/7 Respect – Respect at Work. This project provides academic knowledge and metrics to support the development of 24/7 Respect, a Hastings Deering’s program tackling bullying, discrimination and harassment to promote better workplaces, comply with new psychological safety legislation and improve employee retention. This project aims to encompass an approach… Read More

Empowering communities to lead primary prevention: A whole of community approach to addressing domestic violence

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

The ‘Whole of community approach to addressing domestic violence’ was a community-led initiative to eliminate gender-based violence through education, intervention, and support. The project adopted a partnership approach between community, local government, and Griffith University’s Disrupting Violence Beacon. The project was piloted in the Division 9 region of the Gold… Read More

Sk8 2 Cr8

10 - Reduced Inequalities

The Young Kings Mentoring Program, conducted by LDAT (Local Drug Action Team) aimed to enhance the confidence and knowledge of six volunteers engaging with young people as mentors, focusing on the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs (AODs). The program saw strong participation, with 100% of volunteers… Read More

Cost of Living Website

10 - Reduced Inequalities

The Cost of Living website was updated to address the complexity of financial pressures that are impacting Griffith University students. The aim of the project was to make it easier for students to access information and support that will help address their financial issues. The website incorporates services from… Read More

Community of Practice for Financial Inclusion

13 - Climate Action

In 2023, the Community of Practice (CoP) for Financial Inclusion was launched in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). This platform facilitates knowledge exchange and collaboration among policymakers across Asia-Pacific and Latin America, providing a neutral platform to discuss challenges and… Read More

Inclusive digital economies: Case studies for policymakers

Digital transformation is an important driver of economic growth. To support the development of strategies and policy reforms that can create digital economies that are more inclusive, the Griffith Asia Institute and its partners are actively identifying, developing and promoting case studies from the Asia-Pacific region which demonstrate practical examples… Read More