Social impact is the long-term difference your organisation makes in the lives of the people and community you work with. Measuring social impact is a valuable tool for community organisations, not for profits, social enterprises and government departments to tell the story of what you do. 

This free workshop is delivered to you by SIMNA Western Sydney and Penrith City Council. By attending, you will:

• Learn what social impact is all about, why an organisation would use it, and the fundamentals of how to do it.

• Share experiences with your peers (even if they are very limited), learn from each other and be guided by specialists from SIMNA -Social Impact Measurement Network Australia.
  
  
• Build confidence to start using social impact measurement.

This will be a COVID safe event with updates to follow on COVID Safety Guidelines closer to the date. 

Catering: Morning team provided (gluten free, vegan and regular options available)

Parking: On-street parking is available, as is limited on-site parking. Limited disability and delivery parking are available by prior arrangement.

Transport Links: The Gallery is adjacent to the M4 motorway. It is a short taxi ride from Penrith railway station (and a brisk 20-minute walk from Emu Plains railway station):

www.penrithregionalgallery.org

MEET OUR PRESENTERS:

Justin Low is a Youth Services Manager for Fusion Western Sydney. He manages a (TEI funded) team of Youth Workers who deliver school and community based programs and events. He is searching for metrics to inform and sharpen their work and help tell meaningful stories to potential donors.

Sophie Davis is a Social Strategy Officer at Penrith City Council and a member of the SIMNA Western Sydney Committee. Sophie works with a diverse range of individuals, groups and organisations to address social inclusion, equity, build social capital and resilience. 

Christina Jarron is a social impact measurement consultant based in Parramatta and a member of the SIMNA Western Sydney Committee. She has worked in the not-for-profit sector since 2011, focusing on impact measurement, research, communications and securing funding.

Natalie Jurisic is the Research, Evaluation and Innovation Manager at Redkite and a member of the SIMNA Western Sydney Committee. A long-time resident of Western Sydney, Natalie is keen to help increase the focus on impact measurement throughout region. 

We look forward to seeing you there!