Social Impact Project

The Social Impact Project address significant social justice issues faced by vulnerable communities. Students work with leading community and industry partners to contribute to improving these social issues.

These projects are delivered as a multidiscipline work-integrated learning (WIL) option for students. The subjects are run online.

Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 Social Impact Project.

We support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Charles Sturt University aligns our research, policies, procedures, and other work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are the most relevant SDGs for this initiative.

Goal 01 - No PovertyGoal 02 - Zero HungerGoal 03 - Good Health and Well-beingGoal 04 - Quality EducationGoal 06 - Clean Water and SanitationGoal 13 - Climate ActionGoal 15 - Life on LandGoal 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong InstitutionsGoal 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Benefits

Social justice awareness

Students can gain a deeper understanding of significant social justice issues affecting vulnerable communities and have the opportunity to positively contribute.

Skill development 

Participation can help students develop valuable skills that are transferable to their future careers.

Community and industry engagement

Encourages active engagement with the leading community and industry partners, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection.

Work-integrated learning

These projects contribute to 40 hours of WIL for subjects where it is required.

Global

Environment

Mental health and wellbeing

Addressing homelessness

All abilities

Digital inclusion