Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Honours in Economics (First Class), Bachelor of Commerce, The University of Western Australia
2022
Award Date: 15 Dec 2022
Economics, Political Science and International Relations, Bachelor of Commerce, The University of Western Australia
2019 → 2021
Award Date: 15 Dec 2021
Industry keywords
- Social and Welfare Issues
- Government
- Not for Profit
- Disability
- Ageing
- Children and Young People
- Education
- Health
Research expertise keywords
- Human services
- Welfare state
- Welfare Economics
- NDIS
- Not-for-profits
- Social Policy
- Social services
- Funding Policy
- Charities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Appropriateness of Applying An Annual Population Growth Adjustment to Community Sector Contracts
Gilchrist, D. & Perks, B., 11 May 2025, Australia: UWA Centre for Public Value.Research output: Working paper
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Embedding Effective Sustainability Procurement into Government Systems
Perks, B., 2025, Sustainable Development Goals: Local | Regional | Global.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Other chapter contribution
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Real Cost, Real Impact Case Study Series: Northen Territory
Gilchrist, D. & Perks, B., Oct 2025, The University of Western Australia. 9 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Real Costs, Real Impact: A Path to Social Services Sustainability
Gilchrist, D. & Perks, B., 19 Mar 2025, Canberra: UWA Centre for Public Value.Research output: Working paper
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Real Costs, Real Impact Case Study Series: Geraldton, Western Australia
Gilchrist, D. & Perks, B., Oct 2025, The University of Western Australia.Research output: Book/Report › Report
Open AccessFile
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Allambee Cost of Violence Project
Gilchrist, D. (Investigator 01), Perks, B. (Investigator 02) & Maginn, P. (Investigator 03)
25/06/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Variation 2 - Tools and Resources to Support Fully Costing Human Services Delivery
Gilchrist, D. (Investigator 01), Flatau, P. (Investigator 02), Lester, L. (Investigator 03), Callis, Z. (Investigator 04) & Perks, B. (Investigator 05)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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NTCOSS Value of the Sector Snapshot Report
Gilchrist, D. (Investigator 01) & Perks, B. (Investigator 02)
Northern Territory Council of Social Service
30/05/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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National Disability Services Research Program
Gilchrist, D. (Investigator 01), Emery, T. (Investigator 02), Etheridge, D. (Investigator 03) & Perks, B. (Investigator 04)
National Disability Services Ltd.
1/03/21 → 1/03/23
Project: Research
Activities
- 2 Public lecture, debate or seminar
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The Lifetime Price of Harm: Investment Logics in Response to Sexual Violence in Australia
Perks, B. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Service and engagement › Public lecture, debate or seminar
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WA NGHSS Indexation
Gilchrist, D. (Speaker), Feenan, C. (Speaker) & Perks, B. (Speaker)
24 Oct 2023Activity: Service and engagement › Public lecture, debate or seminar
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Press/Media
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Sexual violence a drain on economy as well as victims
31/10/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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UWA research finds sexual violence cost Australia almost $2b annually
31/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Report Highlights the human Cost of Funding Failures
19/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Good Financial and HR Health will keep NFPs Afloat: Experts
7/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media