Centre for Public Value UWA

 

The Centre for Public Value UWA is an independent research centre situated in the UWA Business School. The establishment of this centre is motivated by the opportunity for making a real and substantial contribution to Australian and regional communities through robust examinations of Australia’s social policy landscape and, in particular, the effectiveness and sustainability of the human service sector.

Embedded in our approach is the adoption of an historical perspective so as to capture the lessons learnt from our accumulated experience, as well as examine the extent to which these lessons are adequately reflected in current practices. A major benefit of this approach is that it enables a more effective contestation of paradigmatic assumptions, influences and practices. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Aims and Objectives 

The Centre's key objectives include: 

  • Developing a systematic examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian human services sector.
  • Producing insight into the economic mechanisms and significance of the Australian human services sector. 
  • Develop industry-ready resources to further systematic governance, transparency and planning in the sector, as well as within the government/nonprofit nexus. 
  • Further the establishment and utilisation of appropriate data assets and capabilities to deliver high-quality decision-making and foster linkage and accessibility for broader knowledge sharing and insight

The Centre's Research Programs

Real Costs, Real Impacts: A Path to Social Services Sustainability

Professor David Gilchrist and Ben Perks

To highlight the growing crisis of social services sustainability Catholic Social Services Australia have commissioned Professor David Gilchrist, Director of the Centre for Public Value at The University of Western Australia, and Ben Perks, Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Value, to produce a groundbreaking report "Real Costs, Real Impacts: A Path to Social Services Sustainability". 

The report identifies five key causes of financial sustainability risk, including: 

  • Government pricing failing to meet the real cost of service delivery
  • Indexation not keeping pace with cost increases
  • Workforce shortages reducing service output and financial stability
  • Soaring operational costs
  • Limited reserves and unstable philanthropic contributions 

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Economics of Human Services Paper Series

This working paper series has been designed to provide people with skills outside of economics with explanations and commentary relating to important economics topics that effect the sustainability of the human services sector in a mixed economy. As such, these working paper draw on, and add to, research and commentary undertaken by the Centre for Public Value UWA.

 

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Pathways to Politics for Women UWA  

Pathways to Politics for Women is increasing the number of women in Australian politics by equipping diverse women to boldly embrace their political ambitions, thrive as leaders and make a profound contribution to society. 

Through comprehensive practical training, workshops, mentoring and career-long support, we provide unparalleled expertise for women who are serious about driving change through political leadership. 

The program at UWA is run through the Centre for Public Value UWA and the UWA Public Policy Institute. 

 

Pathways to Politics for Women UWA 

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Academics associated with the research network are available for supervising topics related to public value as its relevant intercepts.


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