Centre for Social Impact UWA
Catalysing social change
The Centre for Social Impact UWA (CSI UWA) creates and delivers education that transforms, research that informs best practice, and public engagement that inspires and mobilises change makers.
We develop solutions that are rigorous and purpose-driven and work with people, communities and organisations across Australia to grow their capabilities.
The Centre for Social Impact is a collaboration of four universities: Swinburne University of Technology, Flinders University, University of New South Wales and The University of Western Australia.
Together as a network, our purpose is to catalyse positive change, to help enable others to achieve social impact.
Undergraduate Unit
BUSN2102 Changing the World: Social Innovation, Finance and Enterprise highlights how innovation and entrepreneurship are solving major global social and economic challenges such as hunger, poverty, homelessness and intergenerational disadvantage and unemployment.
Professional Development
CSI UWA has developed the Outcomes Measurement Workshop, an interactive learning workshop designed to develop understanding of outcomes measurement and how to implement it in organisations. For an Outcomes Measurement Workshop tailored to your organisation's needs, contact our team.
Graduate Certificate in Social Impact
The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact (GCSI) has a uniquely comprehensive curriculum based on systems thinking and social design principles. Our teachers are regarded as some of the leading lights in social impact, social investment, social enterprise, corporate social responsibility, and social innovation.
It is also pathway to the MBA (Flexible).
Master of Business Administration (Social Impact)
Deciding to study an MBA (Flexible) with a specialisation in social impact is a strong and committed decision to fusing business and social impact together to benefit community, business and yourself. Students of the GCSI can progress into the MBA (Social Impact) as part of the MBA (Flexible). The course draws on the GCSI courses for the social impact specialisation.
Providing evidence-based research to help catalyse
positive social change
CSI UWA has extensive experience in researching and evaluating a broad range of programs that address social issues such as entrenched disadvantage, family domestic violence, homelessness, mental health, disability, employment and financial inclusion.
What we can do for you:
- Undertake leading research that supports positive social impact
- Provide social impact measurement and evaluation expertise
- Provide knowledge and experience in innovative approaches to capturing evidence and measuring outcomes
- Co-design measurement frameworks and participatory methodologies
- Develop tools and provide findings that will best support ongoing efforts to improve lives of individuals
We collaborate with a diverse range of partners including:
- Charities, not-for profit organisations and peak bodies
- Community-based organisations
- Corporate organisations, businesses and social entreprises
- Philanthropic foundations
- Commonwealth departments, State/Territory government departments and local government
Our multi-disciplinary team has a proven record of producing deliverables that are robust in development, easy to use in context, timely, align with contemporary government practices and enrich our understanding about what is effective.
Research
Children and young people
Digital inclusion
Disability
Education
Employment
Evaluation
Financial inclusion
For-purpose sector
Housing and homelessness
Mental health
Policy
Social Enterprise
A dedicated multi-disciplinary team
- CSI UWA team
- Danjoo Koorliny team
News and events
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Gain insights into how economic evaluation methods can inform urban planning, policy decisions, and the future of sustainable green spaces in Perth.
Read moreImpact Investment in a West Australian Context
Explore the capital landscape in WA and the potential of impact investment to reconcile financial and social goals.
Read moreUpcoming report on women's philanthropy in Australia
CSI UWA's collaboration with She Gives has been highlighted in the Australian Financial Review's Philanthropy 50 article, thanks to Melissa Smith, Founder of She Gives.
Read moreOutcomes Measurement Workshop Perth (May) | Adelaide (June)
Embark on a transformative journey that will equip you with invaluable tools and insights to revolutionise how you measure, assess, and communicate your organisation's impact.
Read moreMaking community services sustainable | CSI UWA webinar
The economic and social contribution of the community services sector is a critical component to the lives of all Australians.
Read moreShaping how to support communities when disaster strikes
New WA Financial Counselling: Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery Framework
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Neeka’s Path to Systemic Change in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Read moreThe Social Impact of Community Pools in the Pilbara
Celebrating the completion of the project and exploring the significant potential of remote community swimming pools.
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