Lucy Macali

Lucy Macali serves as a Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, with additional affiliation to the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne Centre. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation in social policy domains.

Research Focus: Her scholarship centers on disability employment systems and government policy innovation, particularly examining how public sector organizations can develop sustainable frameworks for employing individuals with intellectual disabilities. This includes analyzing inclusive hiring mechanisms and social enterprise models that create meaningful workforce pathways.

Publication Trends: Her 2025 report on NSW government employment practices demonstrates her methodological approach combining policy analysis with implementation science. The work reveals emerging trends in evidence-based disability employment strategies, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration between government agencies and social enterprises to drive systemic change.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in current institutional records.

Grants and Supervision:

• Implementing the WISE-Ability Model at Good Sammy Enterprises (Oct 2024-Jul 2026): Funded by GOOD SAMMY & GOLDEN SEAL FURNITURE & CAREER PLAN & WORKPLUS, this project develops employment pathways for people with disabilities in social enterprise contexts.

Macali is currently unavailable for student supervision according to institutional records.

Research Ecosystem: She operates within Swinburne's Centre for Social Impact, which functions as an interdisciplinary hub connecting academic researchers with community organizations to co-design and evaluate social change initiatives, particularly in disability inclusion and economic participation domains.