Ariella Meltzer

Dr. Ariella Meltzer is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Impact UNSW, focusing on advancing services for people with disability and their families through evidence-based research. She aligns her work with lived experience perspectives to address gaps in information accessibility, sibling support, and employment inclusion for people with disabilities.

• Education:
  • PhD in Social Policy (2015)
  • BSocSci (1st Class Honors)

Her research bridges disability studies, social policy evaluation, and inclusive service design. Recent projects like the Evaluation of the St Vincent de Paul Supported Open Employment Program highlight her commitment to systemic solutions.

Her publications span themes of accessible knowledge exchange, peer support, and policy adaptation, with a focus on crisis communication, employment equity, and sibling dynamics. Awards include the UNSW Business School Research Impact Award (2020) and UNSW Dean's Award for Research Society Impact (2015).

• Scientific Awards:
  • UNSW Business School Research Impact Award (2020)
  • UNSW Dean's Award for Research Society Impact (2015)

Dr. Meltzer collaborates with institutions like the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health and Raise Youth Mentoring Foundation, emphasizing social impact and cross-sector partnerships.