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CSI Social Impact - Research for Social Impact

The Research for Social Impact Podcast from the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Swinburne features researchers, practitioners and students discussing social entrepreneurship, finance, impact measurement, innovation and employment reform, offering deep insights into Australia’s social purpose ecosystem.

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Summary

Each episode focuses on a specific topic or research project, translating complex concepts into practical insights. Areas explored include:

  • Social enterprise models, workforce inclusion and employment reform.
  • Social finance and investment, including Payment by Outcomes trials.
  • Impact measurement, evaluation frameworks and outcomes reporting.
  • Innovative service delivery, community-led models and systems change approaches.
  • Financial wellbeing and pathways into employment for people facing disadvantage.

Listeners gain a deeper understanding of how evidence informs practice, how research influences policy, and how organisations can better design, test and scale their impact.

This resource is particularly valuable for:

  • Social enterprise practitioners
  • Community sector organisations
  • Students and researchers
  • Policymakers and funders
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