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As a collaboration of four leading Australian universities, the Centre for Social Impact is renowned for the quality of its research. We are practice-led, informed by lived experience, driven by rigorous investigation, and embedded in organizations, communities, and social support systems.

Below, you'll discover a diverse range of purpose-driven research encompassing vital topics such as housing and homelessness, employment, systems reform, financial inclusion, social enterprise, mental health, and domestic violence. Browse our comprehensive studies to gain valuable insights and inspiration to contribute to positive social change.

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One Good* Day evaluation project ^research

CSI Swinburne partnered with One Good* Day to explore the difference Recovery Coaching services made for NDIS participants with a psychosocial disability. Drawing on the findings, a new resource for NDIS Provider organisations has been developed to support other areas of the disability sector.

Research and resources

Published August 2023
Authors : Aurora Elmes, Rob Campain, Erin Wilson, Chris Brown, James Kelly, Perri Campbell, Libby Ward-Christie, Sam Crinall and Kollen Sussman

Understanding workplace sexual harassment ^research

CSI UWA builds on existing literature on workplace sexual harassment, as well as interviews conducted with community legal centres, stakeholder organisations, and people with lived experience of workplace sexual harassment, to identify and understand its prevalence, nature, and occurrence in WA.

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In progress
Authors : Dr Leanne Lester, Prof Paul Flatau, Yasmine Hooper, Sarah Zou, Bryn Young and Reuben Lester

Going the distance: Making mental health support work better for regional communities ^research

Report ‘Going the distance: Making mental health support work better for regional communities’, which sheds a light on the drivers of mental distress in rural communities, the barriers in accessing services, and the increased need for support.

Research and resources

Published June 2023
Authors : Lisette Kaleveld, Emma Crane and Yasmine Hooper

‘We can see future possibilities now’: An evaluation of Bridging the Gap’s PLAN project ^research

Evaluated by the Centre for Social Impact at UWA, Bridging the Gap’s PLAN project gives targeted support to vulnerable parents through personalised mentoring and a bespoke suite of activities.

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Published May 2023
Authors : Mariana Atkins, Emma Crane and Syarif Abdul-Wahed

Natural disaster financial recovery support project ^research

The Financial Counsellors Association of Western Australia (FCAWA) has engaged the Centre for Social Impact at The University of Western Australia to develop a Natural Disaster Financial Recovery Framework and evaluate a suite of supports for financial counsellors.

Research and resources

In progress
Authors : Mariana Atkins, Paul Flatau, Leanne Lester, Emma Crane and Syarif Abdul-Wahed

Understanding the social impact of safeguarding services for children and young people ^research

Understanding the Social Impact of Safeguarding Services for Children and Young People is an evaluation for Australian Childhood Foundation providing an overview of their impact alongside their partners in keeping children and young people safe.

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Published 18 May 2023
Authors : Yasmine Hooper, Renee Gardiner and Dr Mariana Atkins

Homelessness Census 2021 ^{research Series}

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Vanguard Laundry Evaluation 2022 ^research

This evaluation presents research conudcted between 2017 and 2022, evaluating the impact of Vanguard Laundry Services.

Research and resources

Published March 2023
Authors : Dr Aurora Elmes

Door-to-Door for Mental Health: A Summary Report ^research

This research analyses the ACDC project, which delivered free information about mental health to the front door of thousands of homes across Australia.

Research and resources

In Progress
Authors : Centre for Social Impact and Community Mental Health Australia

From Colour Blind to Race Conscious: A Roadmap to Action Diversity and Inclusion in Australian Philanthropy ^research

This report aims to summarise how cultural diversity is being addressed in the philanthropic sector.

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Authors : Centre for Social Impact and Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research

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