Research for Social Impact
Research for Social Impact
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Research for Social Impact podcast, presented by the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Swinburne University of Technology. Hosted by Susan Pizzati, Principal Industry Fellow (Social Impact) at CSI Swinburne, this podcast aims to bring you the latest in social impact research and education, through engaging conversations, insightful interviews, and valuable information. We’ll cover topics such as social entrepreneurship, social finance, impact measurement, community services innovation, and employment reform, and our guests will include academic researchers, sector experts, industry guests and even our students and alumni. So, whether you're a seasoned professional in the social impact space or someone looking to make a difference, join us as we explore the latest research and initiatives relating to the social purpose ecosystem. We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands where we produce this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on various critical themes within the social impact sphere, including social entrepreneurship, impact measurement, community innovation, and financial wellbeing. For example, episodes discuss the WISE-Ability model that transforms employment for marginalized groups and the payment-by-outcomes trial for social enterprises, highlighting the role of co-designed approaches and wrap-around support in fostering inclusive employment.
Welcome to the Research for Social Impact podcast, presented by the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Swinburne University of Technology. Hosted by Susan Pizzati, Principal Industry Fellow (Social Impact) at CSI Swinburne, this podcast aims to bring you the latest in social impact research and education, through engaging conversations, insightful interviews, and valuable information. We’ll cover topics such as social entrepreneurship, social finance, impact measurement, community services innovation, and employment reform, and our guests will include academic researchers, sector experts, industry guests and even our students and alumni. So, whether you’re a seasoned professional in the social impact space or someone looking to make a difference, join us as we explore the latest research and initiatives relating to the social purpose ecosystem. We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands where we produce this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In this episode, we explore research by the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne into innovative supported employment pathways designed to create meaningful opportunities for marginalised groups. Our discussion delves into the latest insights on how tailored employment models can foster inclusion, build skills, and support long-term workforce participation.
Joining the conversation is Dr. Perri Campbell, Research Fellow at CSI Swinburne, who is the lead researcher on the project. Together with host Susan Pizzati, they discuss key findings, the impact on individuals and communities, and what these approaches mean for the future of employment support.
This research includes the Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE) Ability model, developed through the Connecting Pathways to Employment project. CSI researchers have been working with Disability Enterprises (previously known as Australian Disability Enterprises or ADEs) to develop an organisational design model that supports pathways to mainstream employment for participants.
Tune in to learn more about the role of co-designed employment models, the importance of wraparound support, and the broader social impact of these initiatives.
We hope you enjoy this discussion, and thanks for listening!
Contact Details:
Susan Pizzati (Host and Principal Industry Fellow (Social Impact) at CSI Swinburne)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpizzati/
Dr. Perri Campbell (Research Fellow at CSI Swinburne)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/perri-campbell-78b297119/
Episode Links:
Centre for Social Impact : https://www.csi.edu.au/
WISE Ability Model Australia: https://wiseabilitymodelaustralia.org.au/
Research:
Connecting Pathways to Employment with the WISE Enterprise Model: https://www.csi.edu.au/research/connecting-pathways-to-employment-with-the-work-integration-social-enterprise-model/
Media Release:
Zero Nomination Media Release: https://www.csi.edu.au/news/centre-for-social-impact-swinburne-shortlisted-for-prestigious-global-award/
Acknowledging our Partners:
Windarring: https://www.windarring.org.au/
GenU: https://www.genu.org.au/
Disability Trust: https://disabilitytrust.org.au/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy46_BhDOARIsAIvmcwPYVnGnAbEenNrXqsDd1CAeIOyCk_mHqyJaBtLcQSN97SFM-W_7kPEaAoXzEALw_wcB
Ability Works: https://www.abilityworks.com.au/
Department of Social Services: https://www.dss.gov.au/
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