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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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 our latest episode of the Research for Social Impact podcast, we examine the recent research led by CSI Swinburne in partnership with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), focused on how public sector employers can expand employment opportunities and pathways for people with intellectual disability.
The discussion features CSI Swinburne Research Fellow and co-author Lucy Macali alongside DCJ Senior Advisor for Inclusion and Diversity, Maiten Pennay. Together, they reflect on the findings of the Growing Intellectual Disability Employment project, exploring persistent barriers, practical approaches that are working, and the role of government in driving change.
With employment for people with intellectual disability remaining significantly low, this conversation offers a timely and grounded perspective on what needs to shift.
We hope you enjoy this discussion, and thanks for listening!
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