Outcomes · outcome type
System cost reduction
43 programs say this is what they are for. 43 of them record how it would be measured. Naming an intention is not evidence that it was met.
48 Hour Mission
Australia
Pledge for the Planet Incorporated
A 48-hour event where sports clubs and community groups participate in activities to collect points and promote climate action
Community Climate Engagement
Says it measures this by Number of community groups and sports clubs participating in climate action activities and reporting reduced energy consumption.
For Community groups, sports clubs
ACIS Certification
Australia
Australian Community Industry Alliance Ltd
A certification program that enables community care providers to meet best-practice standards in service delivery.
Service quality improvement
Says it measures this by Proportion of providers achieving certification and maintaining standards.
For Community service providers supporting people with injuries and disabilities
Alice Springs Youth Services Reform Agenda (6 Priority Reforms)
Alice SpringsCentral AustraliaNT
Six priority reforms from the 2022 Youth Services Mapping Project (CM&C + NIAA): 1) Data & Evaluation (outcomes not outputs), 2) Relational Contracting (longer-term, flexible, capacity-building), 3) Collaborative & Coordinated Approach (journey mapping, co-location, communities of practice), 4) Funding Transition (shift reactive→prevention), 5) Opening Hours & Location (after-hours, town camps, suburbs), 6) Discourse & Narrative (strength-based, positive). Represents the system-level change needed to support person-centred models like Oonchiumpa.
Prevention‑focused cost savings
Says it measures this by Projected annual savings from shifting funding from reactive to preventive services, calculated using budgetary data.
For system-levelservice-providersgovernment-agencies
Carnarvon Justice Reinvestment
CarnarvonGascoyneWA
Gascoyne Development Commission
Justice reinvestment initiative in Carnarvon, Western Australia, led by the Gascoyne Development Commission, funded under the Commonwealth National Justice Reinvestment Program (NJRP). Confirmed on the Attorney-General's Department list of funded justice reinvestment initiatives.
System cost reduction
Says it measures this by Estimated savings calculated from reduced court, policing and incarceration expenditures per participant.
For
Supercharge Australia
41 startups supported. A$100M+ raised. Annual Innovation Challenge Awards recognising breakthroughs in renewable energy and critical minerals. Three years of clean energy innovation.
Clean Energy Innovation
Says it measures this by Assessment of the economic and environmental impact of startups supported through the challenge.
For communities
Corporate Missions
Australia
Pledge for the Planet Incorporated
A platform for corporations to promote climate action and healthy habits among employees
Corporate Climate Action
Says it measures this by Reduction in corporations' carbon footprint as a result of employee participation in climate action initiatives.
For Corporations, employees
Disaster Legal Help
Victoria
Law Institute of Victoria Limited
Provides legal assistance and resources to individuals affected by disasters.
Increased legal access post-disaster
Says it measures this by Number of disaster-affected individuals receiving legal help to resolve tenancy, insurance, or compensation claims.
For Members of the public affected by disasters
Fast-track Sentencing Pilot program
Court Efficiency program in Queensland. Expedited court processes, Early intervention, Justice system efficiency
Increased justice system efficiency
Says it measures this by Court processing costs per case tracked through Queensland Courts administrative data comparing pilot to standard processes
For Young offenders
Financial Counselling
National (Australia)
KNOWMORE LEGAL SERVICE LIMITED
Offers free financial counselling to help survivors manage financial stress related to their experiences of abuse.
Improved financial management
Says it measures this by Proportion of clients avoiding bankruptcy, securing debt agreements, or reducing reliance on emergency services
Financial Stability
Says it measures this by Number of participants reporting reduced financial stress
Reduced financial stress
Says it measures this by Client-reported reduction in financial stress and improved financial stability post-counselling.
Financial Stability
Says it measures this by Number of participants reporting reduced financial stress and improved financial management skills.
For Survivors of childhood abuse and Stolen Generations members
First Nations Justice Office (FNJO)
Justice Reinvestment program in Queensland. Justice reinvestment initiatives, Licensing and identification musters, Community-led programs[1]
Reduced justice system costs
Says it measures this by Annual financial analysis comparing expenditures before and after FNJO initiatives.
System cost reduction through reinvestment
Says it measures this by Net cost savings calculated from reduced custodial expenses versus program operating costs over a fiscal year.
For Indigenous youth
FoyerInvest
QLDNational
FoyerInvest
Youth Housing Advocacy program in Queensland. Advocacy coalition, Investment coordination, Policy development, Government engagement[11][13]
Reduced system costs for youth housing
Says it measures this by Comparison of public expenditure on emergency youth accommodation before and after policy changes advocated by the coalition.
Policy changes supporting youth housing
Says it measures this by Number of new policies or funding agreements enacted as a result of advocacy activities.
Reduced system costs
Says it measures this by Estimated annual savings from decreased emergency accommodation and crisis service utilisation after policy changes.
For 16-25
PLACE
Content series celebrating communities at the heart of the place-based movement. Published alongside Community Roadshow visiting 53 places. Profiles of initiatives driving local change, sharing what works across diverse Australian communities.
Knowledge Sharing
Says it measures this by Number of community-led initiatives that adopt successful strategies and interventions shared through the series.
For communities
Frontline Quality Support Award
Australia
Australian Community Industry Alliance Ltd
An annual award recognising excellence in frontline community support services.
Enhanced frontline service quality
Says it measures this by Client satisfaction and service outcomes in awarded frontline programs
For Frontline community care workers
Home Time Campaign
QLDNational
Home Time Campaign
Youth Homelessness program in Queensland. Youth housing advocacy, Policy influence, Awareness raising campaigns[13]
Reduced homelessness‑related costs
Says it measures this by Annual cost savings to government agencies from decreased emergency shelter utilisation after campaign implementation.
Policy reforms supporting youth housing
Says it measures this by Count of new or amended policies enacted that allocate resources to permanent youth housing solutions.
Policy reforms enacted supporting youth housing
Says it measures this by Number of legislative or policy changes passed that allocate resources to youth housing.
For 16-25
Homelessness Response Group (HRG)
Northern Territory
NORTHERN TERRITORY SHELTER
enables improved case management processes and outcomes for clients, particularly those with complex needs
Client outcome improvement
Says it measures this by Track case management improvements and outcomes achieved for clients with complex needs
Improved case management
Says it measures this by Number of clients with improved case management outcomes
Case management efficiency
Says it measures this by Time and resources required to manage complex need client cases through improved processes
Improved case management
Says it measures this by Number of successful case management outcomes and cost savings
Improved Case Management
Says it measures this by Reduction in costs associated with case management through streamlined processes.
Improved case management
Says it measures this by Client outcomes and case manager surveys on effectiveness of case management processes.
Case management quality
Says it measures this by Improvements in case management efficiency and client tracking outcomes
Improved Case Management
Says it measures this by Comparison of case management costs and outcomes before and after HRG implementation
For people experiencing homelessness
Individual Missions
Australia
Pledge for the Planet Incorporated
A platform for individuals to create and participate in missions to promote climate action
Individual Climate Action
Says it measures this by Reduction in individual carbon footprint as a result of participation in climate action missions.
For Individuals
Just Reinvest NSW
A proposed mechanism aimed at redirecting government funds from the criminal justice system to community-led prevention strategies designed by Aboriginal communities in New South Wales.
Increased funding for community-led prevention strategies
Says it measures this by Analysis of government budget allocations before and after the mechanism's implementation over a fiscal year
For Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander youth, 10-17 years
A proposed policy mechanism to formally redirect government funds from prisons and policing into community-led prevention strategies, aiming to shift power and resources to Aboriginal communities and guarantee long-term funding for initiatives in New South Wales.
Long‑term funding secured for Aboriginal initiatives
Says it measures this by Annual dollar amount of funds redirected from prison and policing budgets to Aboriginal community programmes.
Redirected funding from prisons
Says it measures this by Amount of money (AUD) transferred from prison and policing budgets to community‑led prevention programs each fiscal year.
Reduced prison and policing expenditure
Says it measures this by Annual budget reports comparing funds allocated to prisons/policing before and after the mechanism’s implementation.
Long‑term funding for community prevention
Says it measures this by Total dollar amount of funds redirected from prisons and policing to community‑led programs each fiscal year.
Reallocation of prison and policing funds
Says it measures this by Percentage of total prison and policing budget redirected to community‑led prevention programs each fiscal year.
Reduced system costs
Says it measures this by Compare total annual spending on prisons and policing with the amount redirected to community‑led prevention programs, expressed in dollars.
Increased community funding
Says it measures this by Amount of government funds redirected from prisons and policing to community-led initiatives
Reduced System Expenditure on Incarceration
Says it measures this by Percentage decrease in government spending on prisons compared with the baseline year before the mechanism was implemented.
Long‑term funding secured for Aboriginal community programs
Says it measures this by Tracked by the total amount of funds redirected to Aboriginal community programs over a fiscal year.
Long‑term funding for Aboriginal initiatives
Says it measures this by Proportion of the state justice budget reallocated to community‑led projects and the duration of secured funding agreements.
Increased funding for community‑led prevention
Says it measures this by Track the amount of government money redirected from prisons/policing to community programmes each fiscal year.
System cost reduction
Says it measures this by Measure reduction in prison expenditure and policing costs resulting from redirected community-led prevention strategies.
System Cost Savings
Says it measures this by Total monetary savings realised from lower prison operating costs and reduced policing expenditures, expressed in Australian dollars.
Long-term funding for community initiatives
Says it measures this by Amount of funds redirected to community-led initiatives per year
Lower justice system costs
Says it measures this by Comparison of government expenditure on prisons/policing versus community‑led prevention programs.
Reduced public safety spending
Says it measures this by Total expenditure on prisons and policing versus the cost of funded community initiatives.
System Cost Reduction
Says it measures this by Comparison of justice system costs before and after the intervention
System cost reduction
Says it measures this by Comparison of government spending on prisons/policing versus community‑led programs.
Increased community prevention funding
Says it measures this by Total dollar amount redirected from prison and policing budgets to community‑led prevention programs each fiscal year.
System cost reduction
Says it measures this by Comparison of total government spending on prisons and policing versus spending on community‑led prevention programs after the fund‑reallocation.
Funds redirected to community programs
Says it measures this by Annual dollar amount transferred from prison/policing budgets to community‑led initiatives.
System cost reduction
Says it measures this by Total government spending on prisons and policing versus spending on community‑led prevention programs after fund reallocation.
Shift of funds to community programs
Says it measures this by Amount of money re‑allocated from prison/policing budgets to community‑led initiatives annually.
Redirected funds to community‑led prevention
Says it measures this by Amount of government money reallocated from prison and policing budgets to Aboriginal‑led community programs each fiscal year.
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Justice Reinvestment SA
State peak and advocacy body for justice reinvestment in South Australia, supporting community-led justice reinvestment projects including Ceduna and Port Adelaide. Distinct from the individual SA sites. State and advocacy funded.
System cost reduction
Says it measures this by Monitor statewide prison expenditure trends and resource allocation to community-led prevention initiatives.
For
Lived Experience Advisory Panel
National (Australia)
KNOWMORE LEGAL SERVICE LIMITED
Engages survivors in advisory and leadership roles to inform organisational practice and advocacy.
Informed Practice
Says it measures this by Reduction in costs associated with inefficient practices as a result of informed decision-making
For Survivors with lived experience of childhood abuse
National peak body of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services providing culturally safe legal help, community legal education, law reform and advocacy
Legal advocacy impact
Says it measures this by Number of successful legal outcomes and reforms achieved.
Koomarri
A program that provides support for people to manage their NDIS plan with services including support coordination and plan management.
Improved NDIS plan management
Says it measures this by Reduction in unspent or misallocated NDIS funds due to effective support coordination.
Increased service access
Says it measures this by Number of NDIS participants successfully linked to required supports within planned timeframes.
For People with a disability
Dear Dyslexic Foundation Ltd.
Training for managers and workplaces on practical tools for neuroinclusive leadership.
Reduced organisational costs from turnover
Says it measures this by Change in turnover‑related expenses (e.g., recruitment, onboarding) reported by participating organisations.
For Managers, workplaces
Manning Support Services Inc
Provides no interest loans to assist community members with financial needs.
Reduced public service costs
Says it measures this by Estimated savings in welfare and legal administration expenditures attributable to loan repayments and avoided penalties.
For Community members seeking financial assistance
Outstanding Auditor Award
Australia
Australian Community Industry Alliance Ltd
An annual award recognising excellence in auditing of community care services.
Improved community care accountability
Says it measures this by Reduction in service inefficiencies or duplication following high-quality audits
For Certified auditors in the community sector
Manning Support Services Inc
Offers support and home care packages for individuals over 65.
Reduced acute health service use
Says it measures this by Number of emergency department visits per 100 clients before and after receiving support packages.
For Individuals over 65
Owner/Foster Program
Perth, Western Australia
Paws Cat Rescue Inc
A program where Paws Cat Rescue Inc assists owners in rehoming their cats by advertising and screening applicants, while the cat remains with its owner. The adoption fee is collected as a donation for the rescue's emergency fund.
Reduced cat surrenders to shelters
Says it measures this by Number of cats rehomed through the program versus shelter intake rates for similar cases.
For Cat owners needing to rehome their pets, and cats requiring new homes.
Partnerships
Australia
The Walter & Eliza Hall Charitable Foundation Limited
Builds partnerships with organisations seeking investment in their work to prevent systemic hardship across Australia.
Systemic hardship reduction
Says it measures this by Number of partnerships established and reduction in systemic hardship cases
For Organisations working to prevent systemic hardship
PICC Domestic and Family Violence Services
QLDPalm IslandVery Remote
Palm Island Community Company Limited
Integrated DFV response on Palm Island including crisis support, case management, court support, and culturally grounded healing. $900K+/year across 20 grants in legal services/DFV sector. DVO breach rate on Palm Island is 7.5x Townsville's (1,980 vs 262 per 100K) — demonstrating critical need. Services delivered by local Indigenous staff with deep community relationships.
Reduced system costs for DFV response
Says it measures this by Annual expenditure per case before and after integration of PICC services.
For Women and childrenDFV survivorsPalm Island community
PLACE
National framework for place-based collaboration across 50+ Australian communities. Born from Collaboration for Impact. Independent board chaired by Sean Gordon AM (majority First Nations, 4 of 7 directors). CEO Dr Luke Craven. Capacity building, shared measurement, and cross-site learning infrastructure.
Improved Collaboration
Says it measures this by Reduction in costs associated with duplicated services or inefficient use of resources
Collaboration Efficacy
Says it measures this by Reduction in service delivery costs through improved collaboration
Collaboration Efficacy
Says it measures this by Comparison of costs and outcomes across collaborative and non-collaborative sites
Cross-Site Learning
Says it measures this by Number of successful strategies and interventions shared and implemented across different sites.
Improved collaboration
Says it measures this by Number of successful collaborations and cost savings
Capacity building
Says it measures this by Track capability development across participating communities and shared measurement outcomes
Capacity Building
Says it measures this by Reduction in per-capita costs associated with service delivery across participating communities
Collaboration Effectiveness
Says it measures this by Reduction in duplication of services and costs as a result of improved collaboration across agencies.
Capacity Building
Says it measures this by Assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of place-based collaboration across sites.
Collaboration Efficiency
Says it measures this by Comparison of costs and outcomes across collaborating communities
Community capacity building
Says it measures this by Measured through stakeholder surveys and shared measurement system utilisation rates
Shared measurement
Says it measures this by Standardised outcome data across sites enabling resource optimisation
Improved collaboration
Says it measures this by Number of successful cross-site collaborations and shared resource utilization
Collaboration Efficacy
Says it measures this by Evaluation of cost savings through improved collaboration and reduced service duplication
Cross-Site Learning
Says it measures this by Reduction in costs associated with service delivery through shared knowledge and resources.
Collaboration Effectiveness
Says it measures this by Number of communities reporting improved collaboration and reduced service duplication
Collaboration Effectiveness
Says it measures this by Evaluation of cost savings and efficiency gains from collaborative approaches
Capacity Building
Says it measures this by Increase in community capacity as measured by the number of trained personnel and established partnerships.
Cross-community learning
Says it measures this by Document knowledge sharing events and implementation of proven approaches across sites
Collaboration capacity
Says it measures this by Improvements in collective impact metrics across participating communities
Shared measurement
Says it measures this by Adoption and use of shared measurement frameworks across sites
Improved collaboration
Says it measures this by Partner organization surveys on perceived effectiveness of collaboration.
Collaboration and Capacity
Says it measures this by Number of communities reporting improved collaboration and capacity building after implementing the framework.
Capacity building
Says it measures this by Number of local organisations trained and supported to deliver integrated youth services.
Collaboration Efficiency
Says it measures this by Comparison of costs associated with collaborative versus non-collaborative service delivery
Cross-Site Learning
Says it measures this by Number of best practices shared and implemented across sites
Improved collaboration
Says it measures this by Number of successful cross-site collaborations and cost savings
Collaboration Efficacy
Says it measures this by Evaluation of cost savings and efficiency gains through collaborative practices
Capacity Building
Says it measures this by Cost savings from shared resources and efficient service delivery
Enhanced cross-site learning
Says it measures this by Documentation of shared knowledge and best practices across sites.
Collaboration Effectiveness
Says it measures this by Reduction in costs associated with duplicated services and improved service coordination, as measured by a cost-benefit analysis.
System collaboration
Says it measures this by Number of communities implementing shared measurement and cross-sector collaboration practices.
For communitiesfirst-nations
Practice Guidelines Series
Australia
Australian Community Industry Alliance Ltd
Evidence-based practice guidelines covering areas such as advanced airway management, mental health support, and spinal cord injury management.
Clinical practice adherence
Says it measures this by Audit scores on compliance with evidence-based practice guidelines.
For Community care practitioners and organisations
Self-Paced Training
Australia
Australian Community Industry Alliance Ltd
Online training modules designed to build provider capacity in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Improved care quality
Says it measures this by Reduction in service errors or rework following training completion.
For Community care workers and service providers
Social Reinvestment WA Incorporated
State-wide coalition of around 30 non-government organisations advocating for justice reinvestment and smarter justice approaches across Western Australia. Advocacy and state-level body rather than a single funded site.
System cost reduction
Says it measures this by Monitor statewide justice expenditure and proportion of funding directed to community-based alternatives.
For
Sports Vouchers Program
South Australia
Australian Dance Council Ausdance Sa Inc
Helps dance providers become eligible for the government Sports Vouchers scheme, providing $200 vouchers for primary school children toward dance costs.
Reduced financial barriers to dance activities
Says it measures this by Average out‑of‑pocket cost reported by families for dance lessons before and after voucher implementation.
Reduced financial barriers to arts participation
Says it measures this by Total value of vouchers redeemed versus total dance programme costs incurred.
For Primary school aged children and dance providers (not-for-profit clubs and private dance providers)
Strengthen State Government
United States (all 50 states)
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Helps state leaders use public dollars wisely, fix outdated policies, and build better futures for citizens
Policy modernisation
Says it measures this by Number of outdated policies revised or repealed using public funding analysis.
Efficient public spending
Says it measures this by Reduction in per-capita cost of service delivery following policy reform.
For State governments, governors, state legislators
Townsville Youth Foyer
Youth Housing program in Queensland. Accommodation, Wraparound support, Education, Employment opportunities[7][12]
Housing stability
Says it measures this by Length of sustained tenancy and reduction in homelessness episodes.
For 16-25
Transition 2 Success (T2S)
Education & Training program in Queensland. Vocational training, Educational pathways, Life skills
Increased justice system efficiency
Says it measures this by Court processing costs per case tracked through Queensland Courts administrative data comparing pilot to standard processes
For 15+
TSANZ Research Accelerator Grants @TTS2026
Australia and New Zealand
TRANSPLANTATION SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Grants aimed at accelerating research, linked to The Transplantation Society Meeting (TTS2026).
Accelerated transplantation research
Says it measures this by Number of research outputs or milestones achieved earlier due to grant funding
For Transplantation researchers
TSANZ Research Project Support Grants
Australia and New Zealand
TRANSPLANTATION SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Grants provided to support research projects in the field of transplantation.
Supported research project completion
Says it measures this by Number of funded research projects completed and disseminated
For Transplantation researchers
UnitingCare Australia
National
UCA Assembly Limited
National network providing community services including family support, aged care, and disability services.
Service system engagement
Says it measures this by Reduction in crisis service use among families engaged in preventative support programs.
For Vulnerable individuals and families
Warburton Justice Reinvestment
Service provided by Warburton Justice Reinvestment
System cost savings from reinvestment
Says it measures this by Financial analysis comparing custodial costs avoided to program expenditures over a 24‑month period.
For Young people (10-17)Young adults (18-25)
Western Region Youth Service
QLDEmerald
Western Region Youth Service
Youth Support program in Queensland. Regional support, Case management, Youth programs
Improved case‑management completion rates
Says it measures this by Percentage of assigned case plans completed within the agreed timeframe.
Yeddung Mura Justice Reinvestment Programs
CanberraACT
Yeddung Mura Aboriginal Corporation
Justice reinvestment and good-pathways programs delivered by Yeddung Mura Aboriginal Corporation in Canberra (Ngunnawal Country), working alongside the ACT Government's RR25by25 justice reinvestment strategy. State-funded.
Justice system cost savings
Says it measures this by Financial analysis of costs avoided through reduced court and incarceration expenses.
For