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Biography
Dr Anastasia Mortimer is the Centre for Western Sydney’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow.
Anastasia is a social sciences researcher who explores issues related to internal disaster displacement, climate justice, emergency shelter and housing, and sustainable development. She has recently completed her PhD from the University of Newcastle, and her thesis examined the displacement crises following the Eastern Australian Floods.
She has worked in academic positions as a lecturer in sociology and social justice courses, and in research, community engagement and project management positions for environmental NGOs, humanitarian organisations and research centres. Through this expertise, Anastasia has developed skills in mixed-methods research design, community consultation, knowledge translation, and project management.
Her research and advocacy aim to draw attention to the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, as well as intersecting human rights challenges within the social and ecological nexus.
Qualifications
Master of Disaster Resilience & Sustainable Develo
Doctor of Philosophy
Research keywords
- climate change
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- displacement
- disaster governance
- Sustainability
- flood risk mitigation
- environmental justice
- disaster justice
- disaster vulnerability
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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How lived experiences of disaster displacement reshape place attachment
Mortimer, A., Davies, K., Smith, G. & Ahmed, I., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Psychology. 110, 12 p., 102915.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate Vulnerability in Western Sydney
Mortimer, A., Perry, N. & Dastyari, A., 2025, Penrith, N.S.W.: Western Sydney University. 35 p.Research output: Book/Research Report › Research report
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Unlimited Potential: An Update on Western Sydney's Economy
Perry, N., Mortimer, A. & Dastyari, A., 2025, Parramatta, N.S.W.: Western Sydney University. Centre for Western Sydney. 28 p.Research output: Book/Research Report › Research report
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Drivers, services gaps and improving disaster management for displaced people: a case study of prolonged displacement following the 2022 floods in Lismore, Australia
Mortimer, A., Egbelakin, T. & Sher, W., 2024, Handbook of Flood Risk Management and Community Action: An International Perspective. Ahadzie, D. K., Proverbs, D., Soetanto, R. & Oluwasina Oladokun, V. (eds.). U.K.: Routlege, p. 66-84 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Localizing Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action to build local resilience to floods in the Hunter Valley: a literature review
Mortimer, A., Ahmed, I., Cooper-Johnson, T., Tang, L. & Alston, M., Mar 2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 6, 17 p., 5565.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 1 Active
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Evaluating Interfaith School Communities Program
Tammas, R. (PI), Dunn, K. (Investigator), Sahin, O. (Investigator), Perry, N. (Investigator), Dastyari, A. (Investigator) & Mortimer, A. (Investigator)
30/06/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 Committee
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City of Parramatta Council (External organisation)
Mortimer, A. (Member)
2025 → 2027Activity: Membership › Committee