About the CSICentre for Social ImpactCSI_4cd4033a-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae33The Centre for Social Impact is a collaboration of three universities: UNSW Australia, Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Western Australia.UNSW AustraliaSwinburne University of TechnologyUniversity of Western AustraliaAustralian GovernmentCSI was established through the generosity of the Australian government, four founding corporate supporters and four philanthropic contributions.CSI BoardOUR BOARD -- The Centre for Social Impact is proud to work with the broadest network of bright minds committed to solving the systems failing in today - and tomorrow's - society. That includes our team.We are an organisation of systems thinkers and creative innovators. Our team includes researchers, teachers, policy and advocacy specialists, communicators and marketers, event designers, convenors and thought leaders. We are a collaborative partnership of four universities: the University of New South Wales, Australia; Swinburne University of Technology; the University of Western Australia and Melbourne University.STELLA AVRAMOPOULOSCEO, Kildonan UnitingCareDAVID BENNETTDirector, Macquarie Group FoundationSARAH DAVIESChief Executive Officer, REACHPHILLIP DOLANPROFESSOR -- Dean, UWA Business SchoolMICHAEL GILDINGPROFESSOR -- Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, Swinburne University of TechnologyRICHARD HENRY AMEMERITUS PROFESSOR -- CSI Board ChairGREG HUTCHINSONAdvisory Partner, Bain & Co.PAUL RONALDSCEO, Save the Children AustraliaCIS PeopleOUR PEOPLE -- The Centre for Social Impact is proud to work with the broadest network of bright minds committed to solving the systems failing in today - and tomorrow's - society. That includes our team.We are an organisation of systems thinkers and creative innovators. Our team includes researchers, teachers, policy and advocacy specialists, communicators and marketers, event designers, convenors and thought leaders. We are a collaborative partnership of four universities: the University of New South Wales, Australia; Swinburne University of Technology; the University of Western Australia and Melbourne University.See http://www.csi.edu.au/about-csi/our-people/ CSI Funding PartnersOUR FUNDING PARTNERS -- At the Centre for Social Impact, we pride ourselves on working with Australia's best and brightest in the corporate sector. We act as a catalyst for social change, but we couldn't do that without the support of key partners.Macquarie Group FoundationAMPPwCNational Australia BankFirst Nations FoundationDepartment of Family and Community Services (FACS)Fair Work CommissionAustralian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission... a better Australia tomorrow._4cd404e8-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae33To improve the delivery of beneficial social impact in Australia through research, teaching, measurement and the promotion of public debate._4cd405b0-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae33SystemsWe take a systems approach to developing innovative solutions to the biggest social challenges today, with a vision for a better Australia tomorrow.ImpactThrough our research, teaching, events and advocacy, we aim to ensure knowledge translates to impact.ImpactBring together leaders and organisations to build evidence-based, sustainable and scalable approaches to improving impact._4cd40650-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae331Business LeadersGovernment LeadersSocial Purpose Sector LeadersWe bring together leaders and organisations from business, government and social purpose sectors to build evidence-based, sustainable and scalable approaches to improving impact._4cd406fa-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae33Collaboration & Leadership Development_4cd407a4-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae332Thought LeadersInfluencersWe facilitate collaboration between today's thought leaders and influencers and we develop leaders of tomorrow through university education, conferences, workshops and events.CollaborationFacilitate collaboration between today's thought leaders and influencers._4cd40844-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae332.1Leadership DevelopmentDevelop leaders of tomorrow through university education, conferences, workshops and events._4cd408f8-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae332.2Research, Teaching & AdvocacyResearch, teach, and advocate effective systems for social impact._4cd409a2-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae333AustraliaOur research, teaching and advocacy are focused around our social impact framework, which captures our vision for more effective systems for social impact in Australia.Research_4cd40a4c-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae333.1CSI Research TeamRESEARCH TEAM -- The Centre for Social Impact is proud to work with the broadest network of bright minds committed to solving the systems failing in today - and tomorrow's - society. That includes our team.We are an organisation of systems thinkers and creative innovators. Our team includes researchers, teachers, policy and advocacy specialists, communicators and marketers, event designers, convenors and thought leaders. We are a collaborative partnership of four universities: the University of New South Wales, Australia; Swinburne University of Technology; the University of Western Australia and Melbourne University.SARAH ADAMSPhD CandidateDR CHRISTOPHER BAKERResearch Fellow, CSI SwinburneJO BARRAKETPROFESSOR -- Director, CSI SwinburneSTEPHEN BENNETTResearch OfficerDR INGRID BURKETTSocial Design Fellow / UNSW Lecturer, Design for Social InnovationRENU BURRAssociate ProfessorDR ROSE BUTLERResearch AssociateJOHN FITZGERALDPROFESSOR -- Director of ACSIPPAUL FLATAUPROFESSOR -- Director and Chair in Social Investment and ImpactNICOLA HANNIGANContent & Communities ManagerKERRIE-ANNE HOQuantitative Research AssociateDR ANDREW JOYCEResearch FellowLYDIA KILCULLENAssistant ProfessorDR ILRO LEEPost-doctoral Research FellowAXELLE MARJOLINResearch OfficerDR CHRIS MASONSenior Research FellowDR ARIELLA MELTZERResearch AssociateDR MICHAEL MORANResearch FellowKRISTY MUIRPROFESSOR -- Director of Research (Social Outcomes)DR JACK NOONEResearch FellowDR ABIGAIL POWELLSenior Research FellowDR IOANA RAMIAQuantitative Research AssociateDR REBECCA REEVESenior Research FellowDR FANNY SALIGNACResearch FellowROGER SIMNETTPROFESSOR -- Academic Director & Macquarie Group Foundation ChairDR KAREN SOLDATICNational Director of TeachingDR RAMON WENZELResearch FellowLISA WOODASSOCIATE PROFESSOR -- Senior Research FellowKAYLENE ZARETZKYAssistant Professor ResearchCSI Research PartnersOUR RESEARCH PARTNERS -- The Centre for Social Impact takes a systems approach to developing new knowledge and best practice. We jump right in and deep dive on six areas of focus with partners from the business, government, not-for-profit and academic sectors who share our mission to help solve the social issues of today for a better Australia tomorrow.We explore questions that lead to new knowledge and develop know-how for a stronger social system for Australia. We undertake academic and industry-based or applied research with a systems-led approach in the following areas of focus:* Measuring outcomes* Funding outcomes* Scaling innovation* Collaboration* LeadershipUNSW AustraliaMacquarie Group FoundationPwCNational Australia BankJB WereDepartment of EmploymentStocklandPerpetual FoundationNSW Community Relations CommissionUnited WayThe Myer FoundationTelstraThe Australian Charities FundForesters Community FinanceSocial TradersBrisbane City CouncilParramatta City CouncilVictorian Department of Planning and Community DevelopmentCharities Aid FoundationCharities Aid FoundationCorrs Chambers WestgarthBankwest FoundationAustralian Research CouncilHousing NSWFirst Nations FoundationAustralian Human Rights CommissionDiversity Council AustraliaAustralian Charities and Not-for-Profits CommissionMurdoch Children's Research InstituteAustralian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)Telethon Kids InstituteTeaching_4cd40b00-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae333.2Advocacy_4cd40bc8-0a37-11e6-b17b-2dd445c7ae333.32016-04-24http://www.csi.edu.au/about-csi/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net