Melbourne Disability Institute
The Melbourne Disability Institute is being established following major reforms in the last ten years that have transformed the lives of people with disability, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020.
We will promote collaboration across the University of Melbourne, harnessing high-level skills, expertise and partnerships to address the complex problems facing people with disabilities, their families and carers.
The Institute builds on several initiatives and partnerships in place at the University and draws together a range of researchers with an interest in disability.
Vision
To transform the social and economic health and wellbeing of people with disabilites through high-quality research, teaching and training, and knowledge translation.
Mission
In partnership with key stakeholders, we will catalyse interdisciplinary research and teaching that addresses complex, systemic, strategic and cultural problems facing people with disability, their families and carers. The knowledge produced through our research will be translated into policy and practice through a process of continuous engagement and innovation.
The MDI's strategic plan will be launched soon; watch this space.
ABOUT US
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MDI Staff
The Melbourne Disability Institute has a small team who coordinate our research and engagement activities.
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Establishment Committee
The Committee is the key governing body for the Institute and consists of academics from law, public health, economics, education and the arts.
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Hallmark Disability Research Initiative
The Hallmark Disability Research Initiative was an interdisciplinary disability research hub at the University of Melbourne.
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