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Jo Barraket
Founding Director at Swinburne University of Technology
Jo Barraket AM is a prominent figure in the field of social policy and social enterprise in Australia. She currently serves as the Director of the Inner North Community Foundation and holds the position of Professor of Policy Studies at the University of Melbourne, where she is also the Director of the Melbourne Social Equity Institute.1
Throughout her career, Barraket has taken on various roles that reflect her commitment to social change and equity. She has been described as a non-profit manager, social worker, radical educator, and change agent, working to weave connections among social movements, social policy, and social innovation.2
Barraket has made significant contributions to research on social enterprises in Australia. In 2009/2010, she led the "Finding Australia's Social Enterprise Sector" (FASES) project, which was instrumental in mapping the diverse landscape of Australia's social economy.3 Her work continues to influence the understanding and development of social enterprises in the country.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Barraket is actively involved in promoting social impact measurement and reporting. She has been associated with the development of "seedkit," a free-to-use tool designed to help small to medium social enterprises measure and communicate their social impact.4 This initiative demonstrates her commitment to practical solutions that support the growth and effectiveness of social enterprises.
Barraket's expertise extends to policy analysis and the intersection of data and policy-making. She has commented on the importance of data-driven policy and practice, while also recognizing the challenges of knowledge generation and disinformation in the current era.5
It's worth noting that while the query mentions Jo Barraket as the Founding Director at Swinburne University of Technology, the provided search results do not confirm this specific role. Her current affiliations appear to be with the University of Melbourne and the Inner North Community Foundation.