Dr. Rhonda Itaoui

Dr. Rhonda ItaouiDr. Rhonda ItaouiDr. Rhonda Itaoui
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Dr. Rhonda Itaoui

Dr. Rhonda ItaouiDr. Rhonda ItaouiDr. Rhonda Itaoui
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Research for Inclusive Policy

My research bridges the gap between academic theory and public action. I specialize in the spatial dynamics of racism, Islamophobia, and belonging, providing rigorous evidence that shapes how governments and organizations design inclusive spaces. From peer-reviewed journals to high-impact government reports, my publications offer the data-driven insights needed to build safer, more equitable communities.

Peer Reviewed Articles


  • Possamai, A., Fozdar, F., Tittensor, D., Hoffstaedter, G., & Itaoui, R. (2025). Muslim identities in an era of hypersecurity: Insights from two contrasting Australian communities. Social Compass, 72 (3).
  • Iner, D., & Itaoui, R. (2022). Reflecting on Christchurch: an Australian perspective. Waikato Islamic Studies Review, 8 (1), 30-47.
  • Itaoui, R., Dufty-Jones, R., & Dunn, K.M. (2021). Anti-racism Muslim mobilities in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Mobilities, 1-17.
  • Itaoui, R. (2020). Mapping perceptions of Islamophobia in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.Social & Cultural Geography, 21(4), 479-506.
  • Itaoui, R., & Dunn, K. (2017). Media representations of racism and spatial mobility: Young Muslim (un)belonging in a post-Cronulla Riot Sutherland. Journal of Intercultural Studies, 38(3), 315-332.
  • Itaoui, R. (2016). The Geography of Islamophobia in Sydney: mapping the spatial imaginaries of young Muslims.Australian Geographer, 47(3), 261-279.


Book Chapters

  • Sharples, R., Itaoui, R., & Dunn, K.(2025). 'Progressive Except for Islam': Profiling Islamophobia Sentiment.In Possamai, A & Tittensor, D. (eds), Muslims in Contemporary Australia, 240-261. Brill Academic Publishers.
  • ·Dunn, K. M., Itaoui, R., & Ngui, S.(2022). Religious Minorities: Planning and Islamophobia. In Pojani, D. (ed), Alternative Planning History and Theory, 110-124. Routledge.

Policy Frameworks and Government Reports

  •  Perry, N., Marks, A., Itaoui, R., et al.(2024). Unlimited Potential: Western Sydney's Economic Strategy. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Itaoui, R., Smith, A., & Huppatz, K. E.(2024). Unlocking Women's Potential: Labour Force Participation in Western Sydney. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Dastyari, A., Itaoui, R., Hawkes, G., & Notley, T. (2024). Digital Equity and Education: A NSW Case Study.Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Dastyari, A., Sullivan, C., Itaoui, R., & Hourigan, A. (2024). First Nations Digital Inclusion in Western Sydney. The Whitlam Institute and Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Itaoui, R., Merrillees, D., & Gerace, G.(2023). State of the Arts in Western Sydney. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Dufty-Jones, R., Itaoui, R., et al.(2022). Parramatta 2035: Vibrant, Sustainable, Global. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Marks, A., Itaoui, R., Nance, T., & Balogh, S. (2023). Western Sydney votes: The Voice referendum.Centre for Western Sydney.
  • · Dufty-Jones, R., Itaoui, R., & Perrone, L.(2022). Liveability in Western Sydney: Comparative Analysis of 14 Liveability Indicators. Centre for Western Sydney.

Public Reports

  • Burns, D., ... & Itaoui, R. (2024). Tackling Inactivity and Inequity in Western Sydney: A Systems Approach. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Perry, N., Marks, A., Itaoui, R., et al. (2024). A Way Home: Eight Actions to Address Western Sydney's Housing Crisis. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Itaoui, R., & Elsheikh, E. (2024). Islamophobia in the Asia Pacific: A Reading Resource Pack. Othering and Belonging Institute.
  • Hawkes, G., Itaoui, R., et al. (2024). Advancing Anti-Racism in Western Sydney: Towards a Regional Anti-Racism Framework.
  • Gerace, G., Itaoui, R., et al. (2023). Pasifika communities in Australia: 2021 census. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Itaoui, R., Kerr, S. M., & Price, J. (2023). Parramatta 2035: Community Views on the Future of Our Region. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Itaoui, R., Balogh, S., & Gerace, G. (2023). Bridging the Divide: Exploring the Intersections of Education, Income, and Identity in Western Sydney. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Marks, A., Itaoui, R., & Bergan, T. L. (2022). Untapped Talent: Western Sydney's Remarkable but Inequitable Labour Market. Centre for Western Sydney.
  • Itaoui, R., & Elsheikh, E. (2018). Islamophobia in the United States: A Reading Resource Pack. Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society.

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