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Dr Tal Araten-Bergman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work & Social Policy at La Trobe University, Australia, and a Research Fellow at the Living with Disability Research Centre. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a focus on disability policy, human rights, and social inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- PhD, University of Haifa, Israel
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University, USA
Her research interests include:
- Disability policy and practice
- Family support and sibling roles
- Aging with disabilities
- Social inclusion and human rights
- Impact of crises (e.g., COVID-19) on supported accommodation services
- Natural support networks and circles of support
Recent publications show a strong trend in qualitative and scoping review methodologies, emphasizing family and staff perspectives, digital inclusion, and policy evaluation. Her work often addresses equity, access, and quality of life for people with disabilities.
Scientific contributions include:
- Multiple peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact journals like Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Australian Social Work, and Frontiers in Psychology
- Book chapters on disability practice and support planning
- Conference presentations at IASSIDD and ASID
- Research reports on aging and recruitment in disability services
She has secured competitive grants such as the evaluation of RecruitAble and a study on organizational leadership in supported accommodation. She collaborates extensively with researchers like Christine Bigby and Chaya Shpigelman. While no formal advisees are listed, she contributes to social work education through field placement research. She is involved in policy-relevant research, with outputs referenced in policy sources and covered by news media.
