William Abur
Dr. William Abur is a course coordinator for the Master of Social Work program, a senior lecturer in social work, a migration and settlement researcher, and an accredited mental health social worker. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a master’s in international and Community Development, a Ph.D. in refugee resettlement from Victoria University, a Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (Learning and Teaching) from Deakin University, and a Teaching Certificate from the University of Melbourne. His doctoral thesis, Settlement Strategies for the South Sudanese Community in Melbourne: An Analysis of Employment and Sport Participation, examined the intersections of migration, community resilience, and social inclusion. Dr. Abur has taught social work at both the University of Melbourne and Deakin University. His research focuses on refugee settlement, mental health, trauma, resilience, youth and family well-being, social work education and practice, employment participation, sport participation, racism, and discrimination. He has published widely in peer‑reviewed journals and contributed to books and book chapters within his areas of expertise.