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Research Projects

Djinjama is committed to understanding, influencing and championing diverse Indigenous knowledges through our research projects. Our research is guided by our director, Dr Danièle Hromek. Danièle’s PhD was passed without further correction by her examiners. Now she publishes her research independently, and with collaborators including the broader Djinjama team. 

Our research considers how to elevate First Nations voices and spatial knowledge in the built environment, contribute positively to the health and wellbeing of Country through built projects, Indigenous experiences in spaces, sustainable futures and cultures, spatial equity and spatial justice, and other topics related to Indigenous peoples’ lives and cultural expressions. 

Our Research and Publications

Djinjama has collaborated on and completed a number of research projects to celebrate and elevate First Nations voices across diverse spaces and topics. Some are shared below.

The NSW Public Spaces Charter has been developed to support the planning, design, management and activation of public spaces in NSW
The National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) identifies the skills, knowledge and capabilities required for the general practice of architecture in Australia
Guidance for New South Wales public servants and other professionals in relation to the use of Aboriginal languages
A resource used to provide Social Impact Assessment practitioners and project teams

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