Lisa Stafford

Lisa Stafford is a Researcher at the School of Public Health & Social Work within Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her work bridges Disability Studies, Social Work, and Urban Planning, focusing on dismantling barriers for individuals with disabilities in community and employment contexts.

• PhD in Social Work from QUT (2013)

Her research explores inclusive urban design, child and youth advocacy, and disability employment policy. Recent publications emphasize seamless work journeys for disabled youth and challenging ableism in social work education. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and the UK.

Stafford’s 15 recent articles (2020-2023) span topics like disability policy analysis, accessible transport networks, and participatory methods in family support services. Her work integrates critical disability theory with environmental design to advocate for spatial justice.

Collaborations with institutions such as the QUT Centre for Justice and Design Research Society (UK) highlight her cross-sector impact. She contributes to policy submissions (e.g., Royal Commission on Disability Exploitation) and behavioral research on workplace independence.