Centre for Social Impact

We share a vision for a better world where people have the opportunity to achieve their goals free of discrimination and social inequality, where complex social problems are addressed, communities are diverse and thriving, and where organisations across sectors work together to grow positive social impact.

Flinders University is the Centre for Social Impact (CSI)'s fourth university partner, joining UNSW, The University of Western Australia and Swinburne University of Technology in its national network.

Established in 2008, CSI is a national education and research collaboration which catalyses positive social change through transformational research and education that is rigorous and purpose-driven, and by working with people, communities and organisations across Australia to grow their capabilities.

(National) Centre for Social Impact

Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

MBA (Social Impact)

The way we work

We work with partners and communities which share our vision, bringing learned experience, lived experience and practice wisdom together in pursuit of an inclusive future.

CSI Flinders is part of the College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences (BCLS) at Flinders University. Our activities are integral to achieving the College mission: to embrace innovative knowledge and practice to tackle the challenges of our time, with a strategic focus on technology, health and social impact.

Our shared vision with the national CSI network and CBCLS positions us as part of a significant community of practice which is invested in our purpose of catalysing positive social change through research, education and leadership development.

Our broader community of practice includes our longstanding partner organisations in the government and non-government sectors, along with the people and communities which they serve. We work with vulnerable people, marginalised communities and the organisations which serve them to make sure that people who are experts in their own lives and the life of communities are heard.