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Dr Stewart RedshawPhDSocWk, MSocSc(Counsel), BA(Biblical Studies), BMin, DipMissiology, CertIVWAT
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Statement of Support
“I wholeheartedly support this important initiative of establishing a Christian University for Australia. I believe that such a university would be a critical addition to the tertiary education landscape in Australia, which I believe has long suffered from the lack of a strong and legitimate Christian voice in the academic and social policy discourse.
Having completed studies myself in a mix of secular universities and Christian theological and ministry colleges, I also believe that providing students with the opportunity to undertake all (or even part) of their academic journey within a Christian context, will better equip them to competently and confidently pursue their chosen professions, whilst remaining true to their faith.”
Having completed studies myself in a mix of secular universities and Christian theological and ministry colleges, I also believe that providing students with the opportunity to undertake all (or even part) of their academic journey within a Christian context, will better equip them to competently and confidently pursue their chosen professions, whilst remaining true to their faith.”
Professional Biography
Dr Redshaw is a Senior Research and Evaluation Consultant with a large community services organisation in Queensland. He has worked in this organisation since 1991, and was a member of the senior management team from 1996 to 2015. He has nearly 30 years’ experience in child and family welfare, primarily in youth work, non-statutory child protection and out-of-home care. During this time, he has worked as a youth worker, coordinator and manager/director of residential care and early intervention programs, as a consultant with agencies (throughout Australia) working with children and young people with complex and challenging behaviours, and, at times, as a counsellor in private practice.
Dr Redshaw has presented papers at state, national and international conferences, and conducted workshops across Australia. He has also published in a range of journals and written numerous program manuals and organisational monographs. His research and practice interests include quality practice in out-of-home care settings, the needs of children and young people in care, best practice for caring for children with challenging behaviours, couple and family relationships, supervision and team development in not-for-profit community agencies, and program and organisational evaluation.
Dr Redshaw has presented papers at state, national and international conferences, and conducted workshops across Australia. He has also published in a range of journals and written numerous program manuals and organisational monographs. His research and practice interests include quality practice in out-of-home care settings, the needs of children and young people in care, best practice for caring for children with challenging behaviours, couple and family relationships, supervision and team development in not-for-profit community agencies, and program and organisational evaluation.