Caroline Ellison

Caroline Ellison is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Bachelor of Social Science (Ageing and Disability) at the University of South Australia, within the UniSA Justice and Society department. Her work focuses on disability studies, social inclusion, and aging populations. She has conducted extensive research on social media use among people with disabilities, leisure and retirement planning for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and policy analysis related to disability support systems. Key contributions include evaluations of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and studies on virtual reality applications in disability care. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations.

Research interests span social connectedness, technology integration in disability support, end-of-life care for people with disabilities, and inclusive sports initiatives. She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and reports, including influential works on transitional housing for NDIS participants and peer support programs for people with physical disabilities. Ellison is actively involved in community engagement and serves as a research degree supervisor.