Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Jo Lindsay is Professor of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences (SoSS). She is passionate about building and supporting research partnerships, research innovation and working with partners and communities to solve complex problems.
Prof Lindsay is a leading sociologist in the fields of sustainability, consumption, families and households with a strong track record in interdisciplinary research and supervision. She is currently researching household innovation and the transition to the low waste city. Prof Lindsay is co-convenor the International Sociological Association World Congress planned for 2023 in Melbourne.
Research interests
Sociology of the environment and sustainability, Sociology of families and relationships, Sociology of Consumption,
Monash teaching commitment
ATS3730 Sustainability and Society
Supervision interests
Sociology, Families, Environment and sustainability, Gender and Youth
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Board Member, Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership
20 Oct 2020 → …
Board member, Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS)
1 Jan 2017 → 31 Dec 2018
Research area keywords
- Consumption
- Gender
- Families
- Water
- Work and Family
- Care
- Environment and Sustainability
- Sociology
Network
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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A2.1 Understanding social processes to achieve water sensitive futures
Lindsay, J., Fielding, K. S., Frost, L., Gaynor, A., Gregory, J., Morgan, R., O'Hanlon, S. & Spearitt, P.
1/07/12 → 1/07/16
Project: Research
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A2.2 Accelerating transitions to Water Sensitive Cities by influencing behaviour
Smith, L., Curtis, J., Fielding, K. S., Gangadharan, L., Lindsay, J., Newton, F. & Thwaites, J.
1/07/12 → 30/06/16
Project: Research
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Children as health advocates in families: assessing the consequences
Maher, J., Leahy, D., Lindsay, J., Tanner, C. & Wright, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Monash University, University of Wollongong
1/01/16 → 30/04/20
Project: Research
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Household innovation and the transition to the low waste city
Lane, R., Lindsay, J., Raven, R., Arunachalam, D. & Kronsell, A.
1/01/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Kids co-designing sustainable and healthy environments
Leahy, D., Jeanes, R., Duhn, I., Lindsay, J., Taylor, W., Welch, R., Tanner, C. & Cumbo, B.
3/07/20 → 1/02/23
Project: Research
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Changing household water consumption practices after drought in three Australian cities
Lindsay, J. & Supski, S., 1 Aug 2017, In: Geoforum. 84, p. 51-58 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus) -
Surnaming children born to lesbian and heterosexual couples: displaying family legitimacy to diverse audiences
Dempsey, D. & Lindsay, J., 2018, In: Sociology. 52, 5, p. 1017-1034 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
Curating identity: drinking, young women, femininities and social media practices
Lindsay, J. M. & Supski, S. D., 15 Feb 2017, Youth Drinking Cultures in a Digital World: Alcohol, Social Media and Cultures of Intoxication. Lyons, A., McCreanor, T., Goodwin, I. & Moewaka Barnes, H. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon Oxon UK: Routledge, p. 49-65 17 p. (Routledge Studies in Public Health).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
16 Citations (Scopus) -
Responding to the Millennium drought: Comparing domestic water cultures in three Australian cities
Lindsay, J. M., Dean, A. J. & Supski, S. D., 2017, In: Regional Environmental Change. 17, 2, p. 565–577 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access32 Citations (Scopus) -
University students’ drinking as a social practice and the challenge for public health
Supski, S., Lindsay, J. & Tanner, C., 2017, In: Critical Public Health. 27, 2, p. 228-237 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
50 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Kids Co-designing Healthy and Sustainable Environments resource tool-kit: First-cycle winner and short-listed for World Health Organization NCD Lab innovative tools and initiatives in the NCDs and Next Generation thematic area
Leahy, Deana (Recipient), Jeanes, Ruth (Recipient), Duhn, I. (Recipient), Lindsay, Jo (Recipient), Tanner, Claire (Recipient), Taylor, Warren (Recipient), Welch, Rosie (Recipient) & Cumbo, Bronwyn (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Special Commendation, Faculty of Arts Dean's Awards for Research Excellence 2021, Excellence for Research Enterprise
Robards, Brady (Recipient), Roberts, Steven (Recipient), Lyall, Ben (Recipient), Barbosa Neves, Barbara (Recipient), Ghazarian, Zareh (Recipient), Trott, Verity (Recipient), Lindsay, Jo (Recipient), Smith, J. (Recipient) & Laughland-Booy, J. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Winner - 2019 VicHealth Awards, Research into Action Category
Roberts, Steven (Recipient), Ralph, B. (Recipient), Elliott, Karla (Recipient), Robards, Brady (Recipient), Savic, Michael (Recipient), Lindsay, Jo (Recipient), O'Brien, Kerry (Recipient) & Lubman, Dan (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Joint Session Organiser
Jo Lindsay (Fellow)
Jul 2018Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Elected Board Member - National Leadership
Jo Lindsay (Fellow)
2017 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Member of International Academic Organising Committee
Jo Lindsay (Fellow)
Jul 2017Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Humanities and Social Sciences Grants
Jo Lindsay (Fellow)
2015Activity: External Academic Engagement › Grant review responsibilities
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Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) (External organisation)
Jo Lindsay (Member)
2014 → 2017Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
Press/Media
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Most popular names: what happens when they all turn up at the same time?
20/05/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Households find low waste living challenging. Here's what needs to change
Rob Raven, David Oro Reynolds, Jo Lindsay & Ruth Lane
23/02/23 → 26/02/23
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Avoiding plastic during the pandemic
Jo Lindsay, Kim Borg & Jim Curtis
6/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Avoiding single-use plastic was becoming normal, until coronavirus. Here’s how we can return to good habits
Kim Borg, Jim Curtis & Jo Lindsay
24/06/20
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Article/Feature