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Why measuring social impact matters to funders and housing providers
Measuring social impact in housing helps funders and providers target services to residents’ real needs, improve wellbeing, reduce costs, and guide smarter decisions across the housing lifecycle with stronger outcomes for people and communities.
Trust is the social sector’s most valuable currency
Trust is a vital social currency in the sector. By combining engagement data with lived experiences, organisations can gain deeper insight into relationships and better understand, measure, and strengthen trust with the communities they serve.
Reaching the 15% with the Highest Needs
Reaching the 15% with the Highest Needs – 15% of Kiwis account for half of all social service use, yet mainstream support often falls short. By redesigning services around real needs, we can drive better outcomes for those most at risk.
The IDI turns 10: Why the world’s watching New Zealand
NZ’s world-leading data system is transforming social investment, helping policymakers and organisations make smarter, evidence-based decisions.
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Improving impact starts with using your data
The ‘use to improve’ principle is simple. It says: the best way to improve your data is to use the data you already have. Read on to find out more!
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Not just insurance, a pathway to whānau wellbeing
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s nib-Toi Ora programme breaks barriers to healthcare by offering fully funded, culturally responsive insurance to whānau, creating $10 million in social value.
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Choosing the right social investment approach
This case study explores three distinct social investment approaches – Broad, Balanced, and Deep Impact – each delivering social value at varying scales and costs.
Social investment in action
ImpactLab highlights how tailored housing reduced hospital stays by 92% for people with serious mental health conditions. This model saved $4.9 million in hospital costs and delivered an estimated $4.50 social return per dollar invested.
0800 What’s Up phone and online chat service
Barnardos’ 0800 What’s Up phone and online chat service for children and young people has been shown by a new GoodMeasure report from ImpactLab to provide $2 of social value for every dollar spent on it, an excellent outcome for this unique service.
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