I am an urban geographer specialising in community inclusion, based in the School for Global Urban and Social Studies at RMIT University. My research examines how community is experienced in contemporary cities, and how the roles and responsibilities of community groups are shaped by place, governance, and technology.

I approach communities as dynamic configurations that depend on, and are sustained by, adequate investment in social infrastructure. My work highlights both the inclusionary and exclusionary potential of community, with a focus on how policies and discourses of “community” can privilege some groups while marginalising others.

My research spans three interconnected empirical areas. First, I examine access to community services, analysing how these services prioritise some people’s needs over others, for example, along lines of physical, cognitive, and language ability. Second, I investigate environmental groups, focusing on who is enabled to advocate for future environments in the context of climate and environmental change. Third, I analyse digital inequalities, exploring how digital infrastructures are emerging as new barriers to community services and shared spaces.

I take a participatory approach to research, working with people in target communities as co-researchers, advisers, and participants. This approach actively involves communities in shaping research and contributing to advocacy for more inclusive cities.

Further details on my research can be found on the Projects and Publications pages.