Personal profile
Biography
Jo Lindsay is Professor of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences (SoSS). Prof Lindsay is a sociologist in the fields of sustainability, consumption, families and households. Jo is currently working on several collaborative projects. She leads the multi-disciplinary project 'Empowering households in resource-efficient sustainability transitions' - a collaboration between Monash, RMIT and University of Manchester (ARC DP26). Jo is also leading the social research stream as part of the ARC research hub for value-added processing of underutilised carbon waste.
Jo is passionate about building and supporting research partnerships, research innovation and working with partners and communities to solve complex problems.
Prof Jo Lindsay is President of the International Sociological Association RC24 Environment and Society
Research interests
Sociology of the environment and sustainability, Sociology of families and relationships, Sociology of Consumption,
Monash teaching commitment
Supervision interests
Sociology, Families, Environment and sustainability and Gender
External positions
President, RC24 Environment and Society Research Committee, International Sociological Association (ISA)
2023 → …
Board Member, Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership
20 Oct 2020 → 1 Dec 2025
Board member, Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS)
1 Jan 2017 → 31 Dec 2018
Research area keywords
- Consumption
- Environment and Sustainability
- Households
- Sociology
- Gender
- Care
- Families
- Waste
- Water
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A2.1 Understanding social processes to achieve water sensitive futures
Lindsay, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Fielding, K. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Frost, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gaynor, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gregory, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morgan, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Hanlon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Spearitt, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
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. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Curtis, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fielding, K. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gangadharan, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindsay, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newton, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Thwaites, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/12 → 30/06/16
Project: Research
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Children as health advocates in families: assessing the consequences
Maher, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Leahy, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindsay, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tanner, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Wright, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Monash University, University of Wollongong
1/01/16 → 30/04/20
Project: Research
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Empowering households in resource-efficient sustainability transitions
Lindsay, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Raven, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Arunachalam, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Horne, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Middha, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Browne, A. (Partner Investigator (PI))
ARC - Australian Research Council
17/03/26 → 16/03/29
Project: Research
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ARC Research Hub: ARC Research Hub for Value-Added Processing of Underutilised Carbon Waste
Zhang, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Konarova, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chaffee, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhang, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindsay, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yu, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeng, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wu, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Monsalve-Bravo, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chen, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), van 't Hag, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hoadley, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Li, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rong, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wang, X. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Herring, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Edwards, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Bury, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Guha, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Nolan, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Geissdoerfer, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCarthy, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dai, B.-Q. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zhang, Z. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cass, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Proctor, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wang, Q. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Meysztowicz, E. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Peters, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dawkins, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Gu, J. (Project Manager)
Enzide Technologies Ltd, Ironwood Clean Energy Technologies Pty Limited (trading as: Carbon Technologies Australia), Huadian Electric Power Research Institute Co Ltd, Suzhou Beyond Environmental Protection Technology Co Ltd, Urban Mining Industries Pty Ltd, VECCO Electric Pty Ltd, Canopy Blue Pty Ltd, Southeast University - Monash University Joint Research Institute, Suzhou
5/11/24 → 4/11/29
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Prizes
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Faculty of Arts Dean's Special Commendation for Excellence for Research Enterprise, 2021
Robards, B. (Recipient), Roberts, S. (Recipient), Lyall, B. (Recipient), Barbosa Neves, B. (Recipient), Ghazarian, Z. (Recipient), Trott, V. (Recipient), Lindsay, J. (Recipient), Smith, J. (Recipient) & Laughland-Booy, J. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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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, D. (Recipient), Jeanes, R. (Recipient), Duhn, I. (Recipient), Lindsay, J. (Recipient), Tanner, C. (Recipient), Taylor, W. (Recipient), Welch, R. (Recipient) & Cumbo, B. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Winner - 2019 VicHealth Awards, Research into Action Category
Roberts, S. (Recipient), Ralph, B. (Recipient), Elliott, K. (Recipient), Robards, B. (Recipient), Savic, M. (Recipient), Lindsay, J. (Recipient), O'Brien, K. (Recipient) & Lubman, D. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Joint Session Organiser
Lindsay, J. (Fellow)
Jul 2018Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Elected Board Member - National Leadership
Lindsay, J. (Fellow)
2017 → 2018Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Member of International Academic Organising Committee
Lindsay, J. (Fellow)
Jul 2017Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Humanities and Social Sciences Grants
Lindsay, J. (Fellow)
2015Activity: External Academic Engagement › Grant review responsibilities
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Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) (External organisation)
Lindsay, J. (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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The Monash Life guide to taking climate action
30/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Households find low waste living challenging. Here's what needs to change
Raven, R., Reynolds, D. O., Lindsay, J. & Lane, R.
23/02/23 → 26/02/23
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Avoiding plastic during the pandemic
Lindsay, J., Borg, K. & Curtis, J.
6/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts