Paul Flatau

Professor Paul Flatau is a leading academic and researcher specializing in social policy, homelessness, and economic evaluation. As Director of the UWA Centre for Social Impact (CSI) within the UWA Business School, he oversees a team of 15 researchers and educators focused on driving social and economic change. He holds a PhD in Economics from Murdoch University and has over 20 years of experience in academia and policy.

Education: PhD in Economics (Murdoch University), M.Ec. (UWA), B.Ec. (Sydney University).

Research focuses on outcomes measurement, homelessness solutions, poverty reduction, and Indigenous reconciliation. His work spans 126 projects with total research income of $12.5M, including collaborations with governments, NGOs, and private sectors. Notable areas include social impact bonds, housing policy, and evaluating programs like the 100 FamiliesWA initiative.

Publications emphasize the economic and social costs of homelessness, social enterprise impact, and policy reforms. Recent articles highlight social impact financing, disability-inclusive enterprises, and lodging solutions for homelessness.

• Awards: UWA Award for Exceptional Contribution to Education Futures (2020).
• Grants: Over 150 projects funded by organizations such as Lotterywest, AHURI, and the Petre Foundation.
• Labs/Teams: Directs CSI UWA, leading interdisciplinary projects on social innovation and policy.