Gippsland Research & Information Service: Supporting Community and Social Research
The Gippsland Research and Information Service (GRIS) at Monash University provides essential data and statistical information to local government, community organizations, and private entities. GRIS aims to facilitate informed decision-making through technical assistance, disseminating crucial information, and engaging with regional communities. It draws on extensive information sources, including ABS census data, and has conducted impactful projects like the Gippsland Bushfires Impact Study and research into community attitudes. GRIS enhances regional collaboration and supports research and planning efforts in Gippsland.
Gippsland Research & Information Service: Supporting Community and Social Research
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SEATS Feb 2008 Gippsland Research & Information Service (GRIS) Tina D’Urbano Manager
GRIS is Research Unit in the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Science Faculty of Arts Monash University Gippsland Campus
GRIS services: • Data & statistical information service • Social & Community Research Key services:
GRIS Aims to: • Provide a central point to disseminate information to users in Gippsland and elsewhere • Provide technical assistance to users of data • Encourage & assist in information usage to support planning and research • Draw upon expertise of Monash University or elsewhere to assist in the provision of these services • Enhance Campus engagement & partnerships with local & regional communities
Information sources: • ABS : Census & other regional data sets • Bureau of Meteorology • Dept Education and Early Childhood Dev. (Dept Ed) & Independent schools • DSE • Vic Roads • DEWR • ATO • etc.
Clients and service users: • Local Govt. – Gippsland and other • Other Govt. dept: DHS, DSE, • Private Organisations • Consultants: local & external • Community Organisations • Monash University: staff and students
Social Research • Social impact of infrastructure developments • Social and community service assessment • Employment surveys • Demographic analysis of target business areas • Community awareness and attitude research • Community consultation reports
Examples of Projects – • Community Attitudes Towards Safety (2002 to 2006) • Gippsland Bushfires Impact Study (2006) • Sustainability & Environment, Community Consultation (2002-2006) • Gippsland Regional Development Strategy (Partner-2006) • Issues & Opp. for Bass Coast Agribusiness (2006) • Business Confidence Survey (2005-06) • Regional Undergraduate and Postgraduate Educational Demand (2005) • Neighbourhood Renewal Evaluation, DHS (2002 & 2004) • What Price Wisdom? The Social and Economic Impact of an Ageing Population (2004) • Industrial Relations in the LV, Perceptions & Reality (partner 2004)
Selected Demographics • SEATS and Gippsland Region
Regional comparison Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing
Regional comparison Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing
Regional comparison Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing
Regional comparison Top 3: Employment by Industry by region Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing
Regional comparison Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing
Regional comparison Source: ABS, 2006 Census of Population and Housing
Monash University Gippsland - Students Where do Gippsland Campus students come from? Source: Monash University, Uni Statistics and Planning
Why Monash Gippsland Regional Undergrad and Postgraduate Educational Demand: = what attracts students? =what detracts students? Source: Collis, M. GRIS (2005), Regional Undergraduate & Postgraduate Educational Demand, for Marketing & Public Affairs, Monash University Gippsland
Employers – what they want: • Employability = practical applications/hands on experience • ½ graduates from Monash Uni Gipps • ½ from Tertiary other/institutions: TAFE, RMIT, other Monash • ‘Local’ is positive – recruit & retain local grads Source: Collis, M. GRIS (2005), Regional Undergraduate & Postgraduate Educational Demand, for Marketing & Public Affairs, Monash University Gippsland
Students – How they choose ? Uni: • Open Days • Other Students • Degree leads to employment opportunities (vocation in the degree title) Source: Collis, M. GRIS (2005), Regional Undergraduate & Postgraduate Educational Demand, for Marketing & Public Affairs, Monash University Gippsland
Students – Why Gippsland: Why not Gippsland: • Limitation of courses • Regional campus with poor accessibility to public transport • High ENTER scores • Wish to ‘move on’ – independence & experience Melb. • Wide range of subjects within courses • Regional campus, able to live at home • Alternative pathways Source: Collis, M. GRIS (2005), Regional Undergraduate & Postgraduate Educational Demand, for Marketing & Public Affairs, Monash University Gippsland
Students, trainees, etc. – Accessibility & transport: “Transport links are vital to facilitate student access to the campus [and elsewhere] from outside the LV” (pg 6) Source: Collis, M. GRIS (2005), Regional Undergraduate & Postgraduate Educational Demand, for Marketing & Public Affairs, Monash University Gippsland • Traineeships/Apprenticeships: • Access to training is difficult • Travel to Melbourne for training ($) • Remote / regional applicants – don’t consider training opportunities due to lack of transport > skills shortage Source: Monash University Gippsland, (2007) Unpublished report
Contacting us: Gippsland Research & Information Service School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences Monash University Gippsland Campus CHURCHILL 3842 Ph: 5122 6418 Email: gris@arts.monash.edu.au www.gris.com.au
