| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Corney, T. (180601). Engendering positive student alcohol cultures in university residential colleges and halls. Student Accommodation, Journal of Asia Pacific Student Accommodation Association, Vol 2(Issue 2), (37-40). |
| 2014 | Du, Plessis., Corney, T., & Armatas, C. (140101). Consumption of energy drinks, and alcohol mixed with energy drinks among Australian construction industry apprentices. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 30(1), |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Human Rights Social Policy
- Apprentices and vocational training
- Non-formal education
- Youth and Community Work
- Youth Studies Young Workers Youth Policy
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Tim Corney
Tim has extensive experience in industry, academia and the youth and community sector. He has worked as a practitioner, senior manager, researcher, academic and as a consultant and adviser on social policy and youth affairs to community agencies, government and peak bodies across Australia and Internationally.
Tim's work with young people and the youth and community sectors is widely recognised. He is currently advising the Commonwealth of Nations Secretariat on international youth development issues.
Tim has taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in sociology, social policy, ethics and youth studies. His teaching, supervision and research interests include human rights, youth policy, youth studies, youth transitions, education, vocational and apprenticeship training, young workers and professional youth and community work practice.
Qualifications
- PhD (Melb)
- MA (RMIT)
- BA (Deakin)
- BA Youth Studies (VU)
Key publications
Tim has over 90 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Tim's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 3)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Corney, T., & Broadbent, R. (160101). 'From defence to human rights: the impact of youth policy on the professionalisation of youth work in Victoria, Australia' In Siurala, L. ;. (Ed.) (pp. 49-56). Strasbourg, France: Council of Eurpoe. |
| 2015 | Corney, T. (150101). Standing together: the youth worker as advocate In Nellor, D. (Ed.) (pp. 153-163). St Kilda South, Victoria: John Cain Foundation. |
| 2014 | Corney, T. (140101). The Human Rights of Young People: A catalyst for the professionalisation of youth work through the development of codes of practice (pp. 13-34). Incolink. |
Commissioned research report (showing 3)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Corney, T. (190101). The Alcohol Harm Minimisation Practices of UCA Member Colleges. University Colleges Australia. |
| 2018 | Corney, T. (180101). Professionalising Youth Work in the Commonwealth: Guidelines for Establishing a Code of Ethical Practice.. Australia: CAYWA. |
| 2017 | Belton, B., Seneviratne, D., Corney, T., & Broadbent, R. (170101). Youth Work in the Commonwealth: A Growth Profession. London, UK: Commonwealth secretariat. |
Conference paper (showing 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Corney, T. (180201). Non formal and In-Formal Education and Youth Work Commonwealth Secretariat. |
| 2016 | Corney, T. (160301). Rights-Based Approach to Youth Work Ethics: The Commonwealth Code of Ethics Commonwealth Secretariate. |
Journal article (showing 2 of 33)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2022
|
Empowering Communities Project
From: Dept of Justice and Community Safety (VIC)
Other investigators: Ms Ruth Liston
For period: 2022-2025
|
Not disclosed |
2021
|
Prevention of violence against women – gender equality as employability skill
From: Victorian Higher Education Strategic Investment Fund
Other investigators: Dr Karen Hart, Ms Ruth Liston
For period: 2021-2022
|
$500,000 |
|
Apprentice Transitions – Mentoring as Social Support. Proof of Concept
From: Victorian Higher Education Strategic Investment Fund
Other investigators: Dr Fiona Macdonald
For period: 2021-2022
|
$90,000 |
2020
|
Young People Adrift (SJFLC)
From: Trustees of Edmund Rice Education Australia
Other investigators: Dr Karen Hart
For period: 2020-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
Positive University Residences Cultures
From: Freedom from Violence
For period: 2020-2020
|
$60,500 |
2019
|
International Student Housing and Mental Wellbeing
From: Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions
Other investigators: Dr Xiaocui Lou
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Strengthening the Professionalisation of Youth Work through Codes of Ethical Practice
From: European Union Erasmus+
For period: 2019-2022
|
$70,234 |
|
Innovative practices in the prevention of youth homelessness
From: The Jack Brockhoff Foundation
For period: 2019-2020
|
$40,000 |
2018
|
Positive University Residence Cultures
From: Dept of Premier and Cabinet (Vic), Victorian Govt, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), University Colleges Australia Incorporated, Mannix College
For period: 2018-2020
|
$153,175 |
2017
|
Engendering positive student alcohol cultures and event specific drinking - particularly among first year male university students
From: University Colleges Australia Incorporated, Talking Health Works Grant, VicHealth
For period: 2017-2019
|
$356,500 |
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to the following organisations for their support and essential contributions to my research:
- University Colleges Australia
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Master of Research | Principal supervisor |
| 3 | PhD Integrated | Principal supervisor |
| 2 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Applied Research | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Master of Research (3) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD Integrated (3) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (2) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Master of Applied Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
Tim has supervised 2 Masters by Research 1 PhD student as Adjunct Supervisor Victoria University
Teaching activities & experience
Tim has been Course Chair of Youth and Community programs at Victoria University and taught at undergraduate and post graduate level. He has previously taught in youth and community work programs at RMIT University and Australian Catholic University.
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 - Present |
Dean
|
Queen's College University of Melbourne |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jul 2014 -
Present
|
Dean
Queen's College University of Melbourne |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 - Aug 2019 |
Former Founding Chair, Current Board Member
|
Youth Workers Association |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Aug 2002 - Aug 2019 |
Former Founding Chair, Current Board Member
Youth Workers Association |
