Join SIMNA NSW for the last Chapter workshop of the year! This workshop is running on 2 December and is generously hosted by Hub Sydney in Darlinghurst. This workshop will be delivered by:

• Dr Jo Fildes – Jo is the Head of Research at Mission Australia where she has worked for 4 years. Much of Jo’s work focuses on capacity building in evaluation methods, working to ensure Mission Australia understands the impact it is having on clients and builds a strong evidence base. Jo is involved in a number of ARC linkage grants with Universities across Australia, in the areas of Early Childhood Education and Care, Homelessness and Housing and Youth.
• Dr Elizabeth Conroy – Elizabeth is a Psychologist and Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Research, University of Western Sydney. Her principal research interests include the social determinants of health, psychosocial risk and resilience, and service integration for people with complex needs. Recent projects have included several evaluations of innovative service models for people experiencing homelessness in collaboration with Mission Australia and colleagues from the universities of Western Australia and New South Wales.

Thanks to our event supporters – Centre for Social Impact and Hub Australia.

Booking and event details

• Date & Time: Tuesday, 2 December at 07.30am – 09.30am. Join us for breakfast! Refreshments will be provided.
• Venue: 101 William Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW 2010
• Bookings: This event costs $10 to attend. Places are limited, so be sure to register today!
• Enquiries Lisa McGhee, Community Convenor – lisa@simna.com.au

Detailed event description:

Mission Australia is a large, diverse NFP organisation which delivers many services with the aim of increasing the independence of clients across a number of life domains. One of the focuses of the organisation’s work is those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness by providing much needed allied services.

In her presentation, Jo will tell us about the impact measurement work carried out for the MISHA (Michael’s Intensive Supported Housing Accord) project. The aims of this project were a) to evaluate the service model in terms of client outcomes and b) to evaluate the direct economic benefits to government and wider society of the program. The project has succeeded in this mission and a number of key findings emerge.

A comprehensive report, sharing the project’s findings, was publically launched on 25 August 2014. This has been well received. But for Mission Australia, the work has just begun. Come and hear how this experience has led to wider cultural changes for Mission Australia as an organisation and has shifted their strategic focus.

A large not-for-profit organisation, Mission Australia has realised that social impact measurement is far more than a report. It’s about growing collectively as a workforce to deliver lasting social change.

We look forward to seeing you there!