We're excited to bring our two-day Social Value & SROI accredited practitioner training to WA this September. Join our trainer Simon Faivel in Boorloo/Perth on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 September to: ✅ Master frameworks and tools to confidently define, measure and value outcomes ✅ Learn how to effectively present this information to key audiences ✅ Network with other professionals seeking to apply the principles of social value in their work ✅ Gain the skills and knowledge needed to embark on or progress along the SVI Professional Pathway This is a fantastic opportunity to build your expertise in social value and SROI. Sign up today 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-_GhwjW #SocialImpact | #SocialValue | #ImpactMeasurement
SIMNA
Civic and Social Organizations
Sydney, NSW 2,502 followers
SIMNA exists to drive positive social and environmental impact into the core of organisations and decisions.
About us
SIMNA exists to rapidly connect the ideas, people and resources that will drive positive social and environmental impact into the core of organisations and decisions.
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http://simna.com.au
External link for SIMNA
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, NSW
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
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CBD
Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
Employees at SIMNA
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Paula Simoes dos Santos
Social Researcher | Evaluator | Social Impact Leader
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Benjamin Jardine GAICD
CEO at The District Nurses | Leadership & People Management | Business Transformation | Innovation in Health Care
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Laura Glynn
Executive Officer at SIMNA
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Gerard Atkinson MBA QPR GAICD
Ethics as a Service | Evaluation | Neurodiversity Advocacy #ActuallyAutistic
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🌟 SIMNA WA Winter Mingle 🌟 A warm thanks to everyone who joined us for the SIMNA WA ‘Winter Mingle’ in Boorloo/Perth — what an energising and inspiring evening of meaningful conversations, community and connection! The atmosphere was buzzing with thoughtful discussions around some of the most exciting (and sometimes challenging!) aspects of working in the world of social impact including: 🌟 The evolving landscape of social impact measurement 🌟 Personal journeys in impact measurement and some surprising career pivots into impact-focused roles 🌟 Exploring the 'S' in ESG and how it links to genuine social impact 🌟 Career pathways in social impact including the various formal study, training and PD options available for building or deepening skills 🌟 Application of impact measurement across different sectors – from philanthropy to government, consultancy to community services, infrastructure, planning and place-making 🌟 Insights, resources and lessons learned through reflective practice There’s something special about connecting ‘in person’ — finding shared purpose, and sparking new ideas. These kinds of gatherings remind us just how valuable our WA social impact community is — generous with insights, committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing! #SocialImpact | #ImpactMeasurement | #Evaluation | #ESG| #ProfessionalDevelopment | #Networking | #SocialImpactCareers
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Following the SVI Board’s decision to formally recognise the social cost of our carbon emissions, CEO Ben Carpenter reflects on what it means to include that liability in our financial accounts, and why we hope others will do the same. 🧾 It’s about aligning with legal duties. 📊 It’s about improving decision-making. 🌍 It’s about responding to global calls to internalise externalities – most recently via the #FfD4 Outcome Document. Read Ben’s blog here: https://lnkd.in/eRYUYPKD Stephanie Robertson Ada Yip Jo Nicholson Wu Jiayuan Sara Olsen Catherine Manning Davide Dal Maso Gonca Ongan Benjamin Jardine GAICD Ainurul Rosli Institute for Social Value Social Value Canada Social Value Aotearoa SIMNA Social Value Malaysia Social Value US ESIMPACT Social Value Türkiye Social Value Thailand Social Value Hong Kong (HK Institute of Social Impact Analysts) 特定非営利活動法人ソーシャルバリュージャパン Social Value Japan Social Value Indonesia Social Value Italia United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs UNDP Predistribution Initiative Impact Management Platform Club of Rome Capitals Coalition The Generation Foundation Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) Porticus #TrueAndFair #CarbonAccounting #Sustainability #ImpactAccounting #IFRS #ClimateFinance
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SIMNA Victoria’s webinar on Balancing Rigour and Respect: Lessons from a Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Program Pilot Evaluation is coming up next week! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the team that was honoured with a 2024 SIMNA Award for Innovative Design in Social Impact Measurement for their work, ‘Flexibility in evaluation with culturally diverse victim-survivors of family violence: going beyond “doing no harm”’. Secure your ticket today 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbJwfnjx
How can we honour the lived experiences of women and children impacted by family violence, including First Nations peoples, while upholding principles of rigorous evaluation? Join SIMNA Victoria at their upcoming webinar with the team that received the 2024 SIMNA Award for Innovative Design in Social Impact Measurement for their work, ‘Flexibility in evaluation with culturally diverse victim-survivors of family violence: going beyond “doing no harm”’. 🖥️ Event: Balancing Rigour and Respect: Lessons from a Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Program Pilot Evaluation 📅 When: Thursday 31 July, 12:00-1:30 PM AEDT 🎟️ Tickets: Free for SIMNA members, $15 for non-members 🎙️ Speakers: Ellie Taylor, Denika Thomas, Eliza de Vet, PhD, Lenice Husband, Helen Xu Between March 2022 and March 2024, The Salvation Army Australia's Carinya Women and Children’s Service and Women Illawarra delivered a therapeutic arts-based pilot program designed to support healing for women and child victim-survivors of family violence. While the program itself was deeply relational and culturally responsive, the evaluation process raised critical questions about how we conduct research in trauma-saturated spaces. This webinar explores the trauma-informed, strengths-based evaluation of the program, co-designed and implemented by Carinya staff and researchers from The Salvation Army and guided by a Cultural Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG played a pivotal role in shaping culturally safe methodologies that respected the voices of First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse participants, and recognised children as victim-survivors in their own right. More information and tickets 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbJwfnjx
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Keen to learn more about the Most Significant Change technique? Join our partner Clear Horizon for this free webinar next week. More details and tickets below 👇
🙋 Free webinar: Join us for a deep dive into our favourite technique, The Most Significant Change method (MSC). This session features Dr. Jess Dart, co-author of the #MostSignificantChange user guide (co-authored with Rick Davies, translated into 12 languages and adopted by changemakers worldwide) and Kylie Reeves, Communications Manager for the Predator Free Wellington program. The session will be moderated by Sophie Pinwill, an experienced evaluator and lead mentor in our MSC course. Together, they will sit down for an insightful conversation about how they've applied #MSC in their work and what they've learned. We’ll explore how to design and run MSC effectively, address concerns about bias, credibility and practicality, and help you weigh up whether it’s the right fit for your context. You’ll hear a practical example of MSC in action, learn what worked well (and what didn’t), and come away with practical ideas and guidance for building support within your organisation. If you’ve been thinking about adopting MSC but need clarity, reassurance or inspiration, this is the perfect place to start. 📅 Wednesday 23 July ⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 pm (AEST) 👉 Register now for the 'From Story to Impact: Understanding Most Significant Change' webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gHAn2n-e Australian Evaluation Society SIMNA #QualitativeData #Evaluation #MEL #ClearHorizon
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How can we honour the lived experiences of women and children impacted by family violence, including First Nations peoples, while upholding principles of rigorous evaluation? Join SIMNA Victoria at their upcoming webinar with the team that received the 2024 SIMNA Award for Innovative Design in Social Impact Measurement for their work, ‘Flexibility in evaluation with culturally diverse victim-survivors of family violence: going beyond “doing no harm”’. 🖥️ Event: Balancing Rigour and Respect: Lessons from a Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Program Pilot Evaluation 📅 When: Thursday 31 July, 12:00-1:30 PM AEDT 🎟️ Tickets: Free for SIMNA members, $15 for non-members 🎙️ Speakers: Ellie Taylor, Denika Thomas, Eliza de Vet, PhD, Lenice Husband, Helen Xu Between March 2022 and March 2024, The Salvation Army Australia's Carinya Women and Children’s Service and Women Illawarra delivered a therapeutic arts-based pilot program designed to support healing for women and child victim-survivors of family violence. While the program itself was deeply relational and culturally responsive, the evaluation process raised critical questions about how we conduct research in trauma-saturated spaces. This webinar explores the trauma-informed, strengths-based evaluation of the program, co-designed and implemented by Carinya staff and researchers from The Salvation Army and guided by a Cultural Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG played a pivotal role in shaping culturally safe methodologies that respected the voices of First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse participants, and recognised children as victim-survivors in their own right. More information and tickets 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbJwfnjx
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WA ‘Winter Mingle’ gathering coming up next week in Boorloo/Perth! More details and ticket link below 👇
Consultant in Social Impact Measurement | Equity, Inclusion and Belonging | Strategic Project Services
📢 Call out to the Social Impact, Evaluation and For-Purpose community in Boorloo/Perth! The Social Impact Measurement Network Australia (SIMNA) WA Organising Committee invites you to a ‘Winter Mingle’ gathering! Come along to network, share ideas and insights. We would love to have you join us! SIMNA Members and non-members are all welcome. Nibbles will be provided, and drinks can be purchased at the venue. 📅 Thursday 24th July, ⏱️ 5.30pm - 7.30pm 📍 ‘Somewhere in the Park’, 243 Albany Highway, Victoria Park Registration is required: Free for SIMNA members, $15 for Non-members Secure your ticket via the link below! https://lnkd.in/gUEs5VeM Richard (Ric) Dale Carina Whittington Nurul Huda Sanny Yap Ellie Morrissey Laura Glynn #SocialImpact #SocialValue #ImpactMeasurement #Evaluation #NetworkingPerth #Philanthropy
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Are you going to the Social Impact Summit this week? We’re really excited to be part of the summit again this year and are looking forward to connecting with some of you there. Two of our wonderful Organising Committee Chairs - Natalie Jurišić (Co-Chair of SIMNA Western Sydney) and Larissa Andrews (Chair of SIMNA WA) - will be flying the SIMNA flag, so do find them and say hello. Be sure to check out the Impact Lab workshop "a step-by-step guide to measuring impact" on Thursday morning where you can hear from Rhiannon Edge of Redkite, who were awarded runner up in the Outstanding Collaboration Category at the 2023 SIMNA Awards. SIMNA Sydney Organising Committee member Paul Thambar will also be speaking at the Summit. Catch him on the panel on evidence-based decisions for social change on Wednesday afternoon. See you there!
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📢 SIMNA network in Boorloo/Perth 📢 Save the date for our next evening networking event! We’ll be meeting on Thursday 24 July at 5:30 PM in Victoria Park. 👀 Keep an eye out for venue and ticket information closer to the time. Carina Whittington | Larissa Andrews | Richard (Ric) Dale
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Great to see SIMNA Co-Chair, Simon Faivel, featured in The Fifth Estate’s latest piece, ‘Social value – why it’s good business’. Simon’s insights reinforce the importance of embedding social value into business strategy. Kudos to Australian Unity for demonstrating how purpose-driven initiatives can deliver both community impact and commercial success. Read the full article below. #socialvalue #wellbeing #community #business
💚🗞️✏️ Chuffed to have been included alongside Simon Faivel in The Fifth Estate article, “Social value – why it’s good business,” which delves into the growing importance of social value and wellbeing in business. Integrating wellbeing isn’t just a moral imperative—it makes solid business sense, enhancing community wellbeing AND driving sustainable economic outcomes. At Australian Unity, we’ve worked with Deakin University on the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index and Social Ventures Australia on our Community & Social Value framework to highlight and measure social impact opportunities. We want to see a broader industry shift towards similar efforts to measure and articulate business impacts. A big thank you to The Fifth Estate for shedding light on #wellbeing and to all the professionals pushing the envelope in this space!! #Wellbeing #SocialValue #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #TheFifthEstate