Publications

Centre for Public Value UWA

Recent Publications 

 

The Lifetime Price of Harm 

Economic Costs of Sexual Violence and the Case for Timely Intervention in Australia

This report offers a comprehensive assessment of the economic costs of sexual violence in Australia, highlighting its pervasive and long-term effects across health, justice, education, and social service systems. By estimating both annual and lifetime costs associated with childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault, the analysis underscores the systemic burden borne by individuals and institutions alike. 

These findings reinforce the need for sustained, targeted investment in prevention, early intervention, and survivor support. The report contributes to a growing evidence base that positions sexual violence not only as a social and public health crisis, but as a critical economic and policy imperative. 

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Real Costs, Real Impacts

A Path to Social Services Sustainability

Case Studies 

Real Costs, Real Impacts: A Path to Social Services Sustainability presents the findings of a mixed methods case analysis of seven large not-for-profit social service organisations across Australia. The study, conducted by the Centre for Public Value UWA and the UWA Public Policy Institute provides case evidence of the financial pressures faced by service providers during the cost-of-living crisis and high inflation period and the implications for service sustainability, funding policy, and community wellbeing

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Economics of Human Services Paper Series

 

What is Indexation?

Professfor David Gilchrist and Clare Feenan

This paper focuses on the issue of indexation, explains what it is and why it is important. It provides on overview of the relevant issues associated with indexation as well as ideas on where improvements can be made.

Why the CPI and WPI are not Appropriate Bases for Human Services Funding Indexation

Professor David Gilchrist and Clare Feenan

This paper provides insights into the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wage Price Index (WPI) in the context of their inappropriate use in calculating human services funding indexation.

Markets and Human Services

Professor David Gilchrist and Clare Feenan

This paper draws attention to the inappropriate use of market economics terminology in policy and practice in human services systems. We challenge the description of human services provision as a 'price' clearing market. 

Job Quality Threats to Human Services Sustainability

Professor David Gilchrist and Clare Feenan

This paper draws attention to the impacts of poor job quality on the sustainability of human services delivery. If job quality is low or high, it can have significant and direct negative or positive impacts on the quality and quantity of services delivered and the sustainability of providers.

Myths and Biases Derailing Australian Human Services' Sustainability

Professor David Gilchrist and Ben Perks

Numerous myths have emerged over time in relation to how the third or nonprofit sector operates, what its resources needs are and what it contributes to the community. In turn, these myths drive the development and pursuit of unfounded biases in public policy and practice.
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All Publications

Policy and Economics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NDIS and Disability Services

Six Years and Counting - NDIS White Paper

 

Six Years and Counting - NDIS Green Paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

NDIS Parliamentary and Government Submissions 

 

 

 

 

 

NDIS Collaborations, Mergers and Acquisitions 

 

NDIS Accounting, Finance and Markets

 

 

 

 

NDIS Policy Reports

 

Working Papers

NFP Finances

 

 

 

 

Annual NFPs UWA Summit Reports

 

Managing NFP Performance

 

 

 

 

Collaboration Restructuring Mergers and Acquisitions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Sector Efficiency and Effectiveness
Regulation and Governance

 

 

 

 

Contributions and Impact