Measuring the difference we make : The state-of-play of outcomes measurement in the community sector in Western Australia

The aim of the research program is to increase our understanding of the difference community programs make to the lives of Western Australians and what factors enhance the resilience and long-term financial viability of Western Australia’s emerging social enterprise sector. Improving the evidence base on the measurement of the outcomes of community programs and of the financial sustainability of Western Australia’s social enterprises will support growth and innovation in the community sector and build community resilience. Outcomes of the research program are delivered through the Bankwest Foundation Social Impact Series and through community workshops and forums. This paper is the third paper in the Social Impact Series, and focuses on the experiences of community organisations and their funders with outcomes measurement in Western Australia. Citation: