Background
Fawcett, Barbara Helen Daughter of Ronald and June Fawcett.
Fawcett, Barbara Helen Daughter of Ronald and June Fawcett.
Bachelor of Science with honors in Social Science, University Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, 1976. Master of Science, University Oxford, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics & Social Science, University Manchester, 1999.
Head department social science & humanities University Bradford, 1999—2004, honorary research professor, 2006. Professor social work & policy studies University Sydney, since 2004. Director Social Policy Research Network, since 2004.
Executive member Barnardos, Sydney, since 2007. Fellow: Higher Education Academy.
Married Maurice Hanlon, August 12, 1987. Children: Katie Josephine Hanlon, Sophie Therese Hanlon.