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Beyond the Census: what data do you need to make your next big decision?
  • News
Beyond the Census: what data do you need to make your next big decision?

Organisations that drive social impact are increasingly relying on data like the Census to build actionable strategies, and to inform their business planning and decision making.

  • Charities and social sector
Why regional Australia is ready to measure its own impact
Sara Bergmann
  • News
Why regional Australia is ready to measure its own impact

Following the publication of Renee de Jong's op ed about building the backbone in local communities, Sara Bergmann shares what she learnt on a recent trip back home to Broome.

  • Charities and social sector
  • First Nations
Youth homelessness data shows no change to housing crisis
  • News
Youth homelessness data shows no change to housing crisis

This year’s annual youth homelessness Snapshot reveals how little has changed for homeless youth across Victoria.

  • Housing and homelessness
Designing the Thriving Kids initiative so it works for families
Designing the Thriving Kids initiative so it works for families
  • Publication
Designing the Thriving Kids initiative so it works for families

This brief outlines what governments can do to make Thriving Kids integrated, accessible and effective for children and families.

  • Early Years
Submission to the Employment Services Reform Discussion Paper
Submission to the Employment Services Reform Discussion Paper
  • Publication
Submission to the Employment Services Reform Discussion Paper

The submission draws on SVA’s experience in improving outcomes for children and families, emphasising the need for stable funding, investment in capability, and responsible stewardship of public funds.

  • Employment
NADO’s ‘We’re All in this Together’ pilot
  • Case studies
NADO’s ‘We’re All in this Together’ pilot

Learn how NADO used the Employer Innovation Lab to improve recruitment, support career development and create good employment opportunities for young workers.

  • Employment
Measurement is not the point: better decisions are
  • News
Measurement is not the point: better decisions are

For a sector that talks so much about impact, we often get stuck in the mechanics of measuring it. Important, yes. But also, frequently, missing the point.

  • Charities and social sector
Tasmanian Employer Innovation Lab: employing young people in practice
  • News
Tasmanian Employer Innovation Lab: employing young people in practice

A panel discussion in Hobart about what works in youth employment.

  • Employment
The workforce barriers employers don’t always see
Employer Innovation Lab workshop expert panel featuring employers from local government, disability services, major events, and social enterprise.
  • News
The workforce barriers employers don’t always see

SVA’s Employer Innovation Lab brought employers from across Melbourne’s West together to explore workforce challenges and identify ways to ensure more young people can access quality jobs.

  • Employment