Measuring What Matters: Building Practical Measurement Frameworks
Many social programs and initiatives are creating real change but often lack the structures to consistently show it.
Thu 4 June 2026 (Perth)
This workshop introduces a systematic way of thinking that can shape evaluation and decision-making, helping teams move beyond tracking simple metrics toward more meaningful insights.
You will learn how to define clear outcomes, select meaningful indicators, and build a feasible data collection plan. Through guided examples and easy-to-understand templates, the session builds skills and confidence in selecting the right data sources and planning consistent collection to track progress over time.
The masterclass focuses on developing a measurement approach that is intentional, useful, and achievable. Whether you're just starting or strengthening existing practice, you’ll leave with practical tools and guidance to create a measurement framework that gathers the evidence needed to demonstrate the extent of your impact.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
- Define clear and meaningful outcomes
- Select appropriate indicators for measurement
- Match indicators to suitable data sources and tools
- Develop a feasible data collection plan
Workshop content
- Understanding what to measure
- Indicators and data sources
- Ensuring data quality
- How to measure: methods and analysis
- Creating frameworks: putting it all together
Facilitators
Syarif Abdul-Wahed
Syarif Abdul-Wahed is a Research Officer at the Centre for Social Impact UWA. His role within the team is to help provide research and evaluation support through a range of activities, including the preparation of literature reviews, planning of research designs, leading community, or stakeholder engagement, and assisting in data analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Science with a double degree in Mathematics and Statistics, and Human Geography and Planning from the University of Western Australia. Integrating his two study areas, he is passionate about bringing life and meaning to numbers to assist in key decision-making and solving social challenges for the wider benefit of others. Syarif also has a particular interest in the social impacts of urban planning.
Nic Badullovich
Dr Nic Badullovich is a social scientist and Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Impact UWA . Nic's work focuses on science and climate change communication, which involves partnering with organisations, and employing quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure research delivers practical and social impact.
Upskill with the Centre for Social Impact UWA
For further details or if you have any questions, please contact Mags Martin on 08 6488 5691 or margaret.ritchie@uwa.edu.au