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Chris Hickey

Chris Hickey is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head in the School of Education at Deakin University. His research has focused on youth studies and the links between identity and issues of social cohesion and exclusion. His work investigating the behaviours of young males as members of peer groups within sport, physical education and popular culture is recognised internationally. He maintains a strong interest in the translation of research into practice and has enjoyed extensive work with schools and sporting clubs. He is currently Chief Editor of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education.


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  • Smashed!

    Peter Kelly, Jenny Advocat, Lyn Harrison and Christopher Hickey

Events

  • 2026 John Cain Memorial Oration: Gareth Evans

    State Library Victoria, Conversation Quarter 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The 2026 John Cain Memorial Oration will be delivered by Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans, AC KC FASSA FAIIA The evening will include a two course meal and drinks in...

  • Sonia Orchard at Gleebooks

    Gleebooks 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, New South Wales

    Sonia Orchard in conversation with Jess Hill and Grace Tame Stories of child sexual abuse appear in the media weekly, often framed as isolated incidents. But child sexual abuse and...

    $15
  • Sonia Orchard at Avid Reader

    Avid Reader 193 Boundary Street, West End, Queensland, Australia

    Jessica Rudd will be in conversation with Sonia Orchard for her In the National Interest edition, Before the Harm: Preventing Abuse, Protecting Children. ABOUT THE BOOK Stories of child sexual...

    $15
  • Book Launch: Australian Girls (Melbourne Museum)

    Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia

    Join us to celebrate Catherine Gay's new book Australian Girls: Growing Up in the Nineteenth Century (Monash University Publishing). Launched by Senior Curator Deborah Tout-Smith (Museums Victoria), Professor Andrew May...