Social Impact Consulting

Impact Measurement, Evaluation & Co-Design

At The Centre for Impact & Change, we provide social impact consulting, evaluation, and research expertise to Australia’s social sector. We partner with purpose-driven organisations to design services, measure outcomes, and communicate impact with clarity and confidence.

We are an interdisciplinary team of consultants and collaborators: highly skilled sector experts, evaluators, researchers, service designers, and facilitators with both living and lived experience. By combining evidence, data, and co-design, we help organisations tackle complex challenges, demonstrate results, and drive systemic change.

 

Our Services

Strategy & Design

We partner with organisations to embed new strategies, services, and practices that embed innovation and deliver measurable results.

Impact Measurement

We work with organisations to measure what matters by developing robust frameworks, indicators, and tools that track outcomes and communicate social value.

Evaluation

We support organisations to design and deliver rigorous and insightful program evaluations.

Capability Building

We offer coaching and training in impact measurement, evaluation, and strategy implementation, building the skills organisations need to sustain long-term change.

"We believe that by placing people, evidence, and impact measurement at the centre of decision-making, we help organisations design better services, evaluate outcomes, and demonstrate real social change."

Case Studies

Words from our clients

  • “Maria is an exceptional facilitator who is deeply respectful of individual needs while skillfully creating opportunities for everyone to contribute. She really listens and values ideas, which made me feel confident.”

    Co-design workshop participant | Australian Human Rights Commission Equality at Work project.

  • “The Centre facilitated our 3-year strategic plan. I loved that Maria & Allison have the experience, care and courage to help a manager see what they might not otherwise see and help them get to where they want to be”

    Executive Officer | Bankstown Community Resource Group

  • “I have been to a lot of these strategy days in 35 years as a researcher, but this was one of the best ones I have been a part of. Allison was exceptional. Her facilitation style was flexible, warm and inviting, and it was clear she had taken the time to prepare and understand the subject matter for the day.”

    Professor Richard Lindley | Deputy Head of Sydney Medical School.

  • “Maria led the Harmony Taskforce project with genuine interest and confidence, providing us with an end to end solution that met all of our performance goals. I appreciated how she interpreted sensitive subject matter in a relatable way, and did so with warmth and care for the young people participating in the Taskforce”

    Ed St John | CEO Courage to Care NSW

  • “What a great workshop. The Centre team allowed everyone to gain some real insight and practical understanding of a complex system - and they did this in an atmosphere of positivity! This is no mean feat.”

    Riki Price | Western NSW Department of Communities & Justice

  • “I love working with Maria. She has a really down to earth, engaging and inclusive style; she consistently comes into a project or activity with fresh eyes, a can-do attitude and an ability to see the big picture and identify a clear path forward. I highly recommend her services”.

    Community Engagement & Co-design Lead | Australian Digital Health Agency

  • “Maria & Danielle were tremendous to work with. They listened from the beginning and built a new QLife service model that is able to deliver real impact for the people who reach out for support. Maria's workshop style was dynamic and engaging, and she has such a great ability to challenge perceptions, encourage meaningful conversations, and to develop a balanced, yet robust solution”

    Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Manager | LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

  • “The Centre has an excellent ability to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems in the social sector. In developing strategy, they articulate a clear, well-reasoned and ambitious focus, while also ensuring that consideration has been given to what’s required for successful implementation. I always enjoy the opportunity to work with them”.

    Deputy CEO | SANE Australia