The Walking the Talk report calls for a shift in how government works – from control to partnership, and from program delivery to shared purpose and accountability.
Western Australia is a state of immense opportunity, yet its vast geography and fast-growing population create unique social challenges. While the economy is strong, ensuring prosperity reaches everyone requires a deliberate, long-term approach. We partner with local leaders, government, and the social sector to tackle disadvantage at its source, using evidence-based strategies to build a more resilient future.

Empowering local leadership and collaborative impact
Solving the complex social issues facing our state, from financial hardship in Perth to the specific needs of regional and remote towns, requires organisations to work together rather than compete. Real change happens when groups share their expertise and first-hand stories to build a stronger, more sustainable sector. A big part of this is supporting place-based solutions that respect WA’s massive geography and ensuring Aboriginal community-controlled organisations take a leading role.
We partner with Western Australian organisations to move away from short-term funding cycles and toward systems built for the long haul. By building deep, trusting relationships and keeping community needs at the centre of our work, we help our clients navigate the complexities of the social sector. Our goal is to make sure the social purpose sector remains a pillar of WA’s future, supporting children and families with strategies that are a perfect fit for our unique state.
Converting economic strength into community resilience
Western Australia has one of the strongest economies in the world, yet this wealth often sits alongside growing social inequality. To protect WA’s future, we need to stop seeing social support as a “cost” and start seeing it as an essential investment in our state. By focusing “upstream”, which means putting resources into prevention and core strategies rather than just short-term charity, we can tackle the root causes of disadvantage and build a more resilient state for every Western Australian.
Our team helps WA businesses, philanthropists, and government departments turn financial success into the practical conditions that help communities thrive. Whether it is responding to the housing crisis or supporting our growing multicultural population, we provide the evidence-based plans needed to make the most of limited resources. We work with our clients to design services that actually work on the ground, ensuring the wealth generated in our state creates a lasting, positive impact.

Case studies
Real impact requires place-based solutions. Here is how we are supporting self-determined priorities across the region.
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Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa – Walking the talk -
Taking healthcare further: Evaluating the impact of RFDS WA and its partnershipsThe Royal Flying Doctor Service WA (RFDS) is one of the most trusted and vital health services in Australia, providing critical access to healthcare for people living in remote and regional Western Australia.
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Wunan Foundation: Journey to EmpowermentWunan commissioned SVA Consulting to undertake an evaluation of a pilot Journey to Empowerment program working alongside an Aboriginal team.
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Reconciliation WA has a big visionSVA partnered with Reconciliation WA to build strategy, maturity, and impact for a stronger reconciliation movement.
How can we work with you
We understand the unique challenges local organisations face. We provide the extra hands you need – when you need them.

Organisational health checks
Ensure you have the right corporate, administrative, and governance structures to build and maintain a strong foundation.

Strategy, growth and scaling
Clarify direction, make choices about where to focus, and build a credible pathway to greater impact.

Evaluate impact and manage to outcomes
Measure what matters, strengthen decision-making, and build the evidence base for funding, advocacy, and improvement.

Operating model and organisational effectiveness
Improve how your organisation is structured and how it works so strategy can translate into delivery.

Mergers and other forms of partnerships
Explore partnership models, collaboration opportunities, and structural options that can strengthen long-term impact.

Social value
and SROI
We help organisations understand and explain their social impact, using Social Value and SROI to support better decisions.
Our clients





Meet the team
We believe in the strength of diversity. Our team of experts come from a variety of backgrounds. What unites them is their desire to create an Australia where all people thrive.
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Director, Consulting (WA) Jen Ehlers -
Director, Consulting (Darwin) Renee de Jong -
Manager, Consulting (WA) Ramon Wenzel -
Manager, Consulting (WA) Sara Bergmann -
Manager, Consulting (WA) Tara Broadhurst -
Consultant, Consulting (WA) Chantelle Dabrowski

