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.
Author: (book) Social Policy for Social Change, Addressing Violence Abuse and Oppression: Debates and Challenges, Contemporary Mental Health: Theory Policy and Practice, Contemporary Child Care Policy and Practice, Practice and Research in Social Work: Postmodern Feminist Perspectives, Feminist Perspectives on Disability, Violence and Gender Relations: Theories and Interventions.
Executive member Barnardos, Sydney, since 2007. Fellow: Higher Education Academy.
Married Maurice Hanlon, August 12, 1987. Children: Katie Josephine Hanlon, Sophie Therese Hanlon.