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Personal profile
Biography
Sharyn Davies is Director of the Herb Feith Indonesia Engagement Centre and Associate Professor in the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics. She received her PhD from the University of Western Australia (Anthropology and Asian Studies) and prior to her appointment at Monash was at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand. Sharyn has held visiting fellowships at Cambridge, Yale, Sydney, Peking and Airlangga universities, and has been awarded Fulbright, Leverhulme and Marsden funding.
Sharyn is recognised internationally as an expert in the field of Indonesian Studies and for her contributions to the study of gender, sexuality, policing, social media, and moral surveillance. Her contributions to education and research have earned her acclaim, including for her co-edited book with Linda Bennett, ‘Sex and Sexualities in Contemporary Indonesia’, which won the Ruth Benedict Prize for outstanding edited collection awarded by the American Anthropology Association and the International Convention of Asian Scholars award. Sharyn has been a recipient of awards for Research Impact, Research Excellence, Excellence in Teaching and the Indonesian Consul General Award for services to Indonesian Studies.
Sharyn is committed to advancing the University’s strong engagement with Indonesia. As Director of the Monash Herb Feith Centre Sharyn works hard to bring together emerging scholars and thought leaders from across Monash faculties and disciplines to work with Indonesian industry, government and alumni partners.
Research area keywords
- gender
- sexuality
- morality
- health
- surveillance
- Indonesia
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 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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HalloStroke: Scaling up a community support ecosystem for stroke care
Warren, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sutanto, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Teh, P.-L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Maisarah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Davies, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mohan, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cho, H. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ko, P.-C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rusho, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mawuntu, A. H. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Handayani, P. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vu, H. T. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jusuf, M. I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sari, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nguyen, T. X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tran, T. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nguyen, T. T. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Alifia, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
31/12/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Extension MoFCREC: Extension Grant: Building a Model of Future-proofing for Climate Resilience by Engaging Communities (MoFCREC) in Eastern Indonesia
Davies, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Warren, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Puspita, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sifris, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batagol, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nasir, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Ramadhan , N. S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Lay, Y. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Rahmat, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Aini, Q. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Rachman, A. (Partner Investigator (PI))
8/09/25 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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Design of a framework for an online community assistance ecosystem to assist disabled stroke survivors and caregivers in accessing health services
Warren, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sutanto, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Davies, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Handayani, P. W. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Mawuntu, A. H. P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Tumboimbela, M. J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Jusuf, M. I. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Yulianto, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Erlina, E. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sari, Y. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Andita Wulandari, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Mayza, A. (Partner Investigator (PI))
29/07/24 → 30/10/26
Project: Research
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Exploring the Gendered Experience of Climate Change and Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Contemporary Indonesia
Puspita, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mouthaan, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Davies, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batagol, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sifris, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pitaloka, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barria, P. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Herrera Rosales, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Stunting: Digital Care Frontier: Empowering Women, Enhancing Digital Strategy of Stunting Prevention
Damar Ratri, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pakasi, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nastiti, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hidayana, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kartikawati, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Prihandiani, A. (Project Manager) & Davies, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/24 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
Research output
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Beyond coping strategies: towards transformative and just climate resilience for older people in Eastern Indonesia
Sari, Y. M., Novalia, W., Erlina, E., Davies, S., Irawati, M., Djulete, W., Batagol, B., Lechner, A. M., Sifris, R., Puspita, S. S., Nasir, S., Ramli, R. N. H., Idris, I. K., Clancy, J., Malingara, B. S. D., Ramadhan, N. S., Sa'nna, A. F. T. & Warren, N., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Development in Practice. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Building and sustaining equitable and inclusive transdisciplinary research teams: a case for in-person collaboration
Davies, S. G., Malingara, B., Ramli, R. N. H., Ramadhan, N. S., Sari, Y. M., Djulete, W., Irawati, M., Puspita, S., Novalia, W., Sifris, R., Erlina, E., Nasir, S., Batagol, B., Permanasari, E., Idris, I., Lechner, A. & Warren, N., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Qualitative Research. 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Online Community Support for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers: Scoping Review
Handayani, P. W., Alifia, K., Sutanto, J., Erlina, E., Davies, S. G., Mawuntu, A. H. P., Jusuf, M. I. & Warren, N., 2026, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 28, 23 p., e71190.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Re-centring and re-imagining Indonesian teaching in Australia
Manns, H., Ewing, M. C., Davies, S. & Kruk, J., 2026, New Directions and Challenges in Languages and Cultures in Australia: Looking Back, Moving Forward. D'Orazzi, G., Hajek, J., Mullan, K. & Ohashi, J. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon Oxon UK: Routledge, p. 117-138 22 p. (Routledge Studies in Sociolinguistics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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The snapshot of society: challenges of studying cyber insecurity in the Global South?
Hadi, I. S., Chang, L.Y.-C. & Davies, S. G., Dec 2026, In: Asian Journal of Criminology. 21, 1, 38 p., 25.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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Building transformative climate resilience: Collaboration andstrategies of women and older adults in Eastern Indonesia
Davies, S. (Speaker) & Wellen, K. (Speaker)
27 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Building transformative climate resilience: collaboration and strategies of women and older adults in Eastern Indonesia
Davies, S. (Contributor) & Wellen, K. (Host)
27 Jan 2026Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Indonesia (Event)
Davies, S. (Member)
2025 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of networks of excellence
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Nick Long
Sanjakdar, F. (Host) & Davies, S. (Host)
31 Mar 2023Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting an academic or industry visitor
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My Baby Deserves Love, Not HIV: Enabling HIV-positive Indonesian Women to Access Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Services
Davies, S. (Fellow)
0005 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › External HDR Supervision
Press/Media
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What’s behind Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Indonesia
25/05/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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ABC Radio National interview on Indonesia's declining democratic standing
9/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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