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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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Evaluation: Your Job Your Way ^research

The Centre for Social Impact UNSW partnered with yourtown to evaluate the pilot program 'your job your way', which aims to transition long-term unemployed young people to sustainable employment.

Research and resources

Published November 2020
Authors : Ioana Ramia, Ariella Meltzer, Jennifer Moffatt, Emma Barnes and Abigail Powell

Mentoring 2 Work Project Evaluation ^research

The Mentoring 2 Work (M2W) Project was designed to assist unemployed young people in WA find work through one-on-one mentoring support, with a focus on career exploration, job-readiness and finding a job. Researchers from Centre for Social Impact UWA evaluated the project across four reports.

Research and resources

Published June 2022
Authors : Dr Mariana Atkins, Zoe Callis, Lisette Kaleveld and Dr Ami Seivwright

Evaluation Report: Career Readiness for Young Parents ^research

The Career Readiness for Young Parents (CRFYP) program seeks to empower young parents to address barriers to their employment and gain critical skills for future work. The Centre for Social Impact UWA assessed the program, finding that participants experience a high degree of satisfaction.

Research and resources

Published June 2022
Authors : Duc Dau and Mariana Atkins

Building Future Pathways: How ABCN Mentoring Programs Boost Student Outcomes ^research

The Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN) partnered with the Centre for Social Impact UNSW to evaluate the medium to long-term impact of its work which connects low-SES schools with business through mentoring programs.

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Published June 2022
Authors : Camilla Chaudary, Rhiannon Parker and Jane Lloyd

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Music and Live Performing Arts ^research

The last two years have been significantly challenging for those who work in music and performing arts, in terms of financial insecurity and reported worsening of mental health. To understand more, Support Act partnered with the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne to conduct research on this topic.

Research and resources

Published May 2022
Authors : Aurora Elmes and Jasmine Knox

Vanguard Laundry Evaluation 2018 ^research

Providing employment and tailored career support can improve the health, wellbeing and finances of people living with mental illness, according to a new evaluation report from CSI Swinburne and Vanguard Laundry Services.

Research and resources

Published May 2019
Authors : Aurora Elmes

What Are the Health, Social and Economic Benefits of Providing Public Housing and Support to Formerly Homeless People? ^research

The National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) was introduced in 2009 as a joint Commonwealth/State and Territory initiative designed to address homelessness in Australia, and our research program examines five NPAH programs in WA.

Research and resources

Published July 2016
Authors : Lisa Wood, Paul Flatau, Kaylene Zaretsky, Sarah Foster, Shannen Vallesi and Darja Miscenko

The State of Homelessness in Australia's Cities ^research

The State of Homelessness in Australia’s Cities: A Health and Social Cost Too High represents the first analysis of the consolidated Registry Week data across Australia (2010-2017).

Research and resources

Published April 2018
Authors : Paul Flatau, Katie Tyson, Zoe Callis, Ami Seivwright, Emily Box, Lobna Rouhani, Sze-Wan Ng, Noah Lester and Daniel Firth

Zonta House Impact Report - Family and Domestic Violence ^research

The Centre for Social Impact UWA prepared a research report for Perth-based Zonta House Refuge Association to measure the impact of their services and programs available for women experiencing family and domestic violence.

Research and resources

Published May 2021
Authors : Leanne Lester, Ami Seivwright, Paul Flatau, Emma Crane, Kiara Minto and Zoe Callis

The State of Social Procurement in Australia and New Zealand 2021 ^research

In partnership with IPA Personnel Services, The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Social Traders, Ākina and the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne, The State of Social Procurement in Australia and New Zealand 2021 examines current and future trends in social procurement.

Research and resources

Published March 2021
Authors : Jo Barraket, Kiros Hiruy, Jarrod Walshe and Batool Moussa

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