This digital hub hosts selected research outputs from the Centre for Disability Research and Policy (CDRP). Our work models how lived expertise can transform academic research, institutional practice, and public policy through authentic co-design and leadership.

CDRP Lived Experience Leadership

Associate Professor Shane Clifton — Director, CDRP

Shane Clifton is a lived experience researcher and policy leader dedicated to advancing inclusive governance, ethics, and disability policy. Working alongside disabled people's organisations, peak bodies, and government agencies, his research bridges theoretical ethics and practical policy reform.

Dr. Damien Mellifont - CDRP Leadership Team

As a neurodivergent researcher, Damian Mellifont leads studies advancing the economic and social inclusion of people with disability. A CDRP Leadership Group member with a decade at the centre and extensive government policy experience, Damian consistently champions the 'Nothing About Us Without Us' mantra across all disability research.

Lived Experience Researchers & Allies

The CDRP embeds lived experience at every level of its research program. Our projects are co-designed, led, and executed by disabled scholars and allies working in close collaboration. From exploring virtue and "the good life" to advancing inclusive teaching and governance, every initiative on this site reflects our commitment to research driven by disability community priorities and values.