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ImpactInstitute is an impact advisory firm.

We offer purpose-driven advisory, storytelling and events services to help commercial and social sector organisations across Australia create measurable impact with stories that matter.

21/07/2025

Sydney WorkAbility Expo 2025 is almost here — and you’re invited! ✨

Every day, talented jobseekers with disability are overlooked — not because they lack skills, but because outdated perceptions still linger. As Reggie Sorensen puts it:

“No one wants to hire someone who is vision impaired — I’m just like everybody else.”

That’s exactly why WorkAbility exists — to challenge those mindsets and open doors.

🗓️ Join us on Friday 8 August at Sydney Olympic Park for a full-day event that brings inclusive employers and jobseekers of all abilities together.

In the Employer Lounge, you’ll have the chance to meet face-to-face with organisations that are actively hiring and leading the way in inclusive employment — including Amazon, PwC, McDonald’s, Medibank, Nestlé, Transport for NSW, Inner West Council, Capgemini, Randstad, Busways, Cater Care, Hotel Etico, NDIA, and Nutricia Australia.

Whether you're:
💡Looking for your next opportunity,
💡Supporting someone into work,
💡Or building a more inclusive team..

WorkAbility is for you.

🔗 Register now and be part of the movement: https://lnkd.in/gQmATEJK

Let’s change the way we see disability and employment - together.

08/07/2025

A quick reflection this NAIDOC Week 2025, especially on this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”

It’s a powerful call to honour the enduring leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to build a future rooted in respect, connection, and self-determination.

That spirit was clear at last week’s Social Impact Summit, where we heard about Learning the Macleay, a community-led collective within the national Stronger Places, Stronger People initiative. Their mission: to create better futures for children and families through local, evidence-based solutions.

What resonated most was how deeply their work reflects this year’s theme. Their focus on Racism, Relationships, and Right Timing shows a grounded, thoughtful approach to change.

It was also embodied in our opening ceremony, led by the Gujaga Foundation, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Noeleen Timbery and a powerful performance by the Gamay Dancers. A moving start that reminded us of the strength and beauty of living culture.

Thanks to Jo-Anne Kelly, Taylor Kelly-Scholes, Lisa Daley, Robert Silva for joining us and sharing your story. It’s inspiring, practical, and community-driven – an example of strength, vision, and legacy in action, and a hopeful sign for the next generation.

07/07/2025

That’s a wrap on — two days of bold thinking, honest conversations and deep collaboration.

From courageous personal stories to practical tools for change, this year’s Summit brought together purpose-driven leaders from across sectors to explore how we can lead with impact in complex times.

We reflected on what it means to act with courage - to challenge systems, elevate community voices, and drive collective transformation. Whether in workshops, masterclasses or hallway conversations, the energy was one of generosity, honesty and shared ambition.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, facilitators and everyone who contributed to making this such a powerful gathering.

We’d especially like to thank Jamila Rizvi for guiding us through the Summit with warmth, humour and insight — and to Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert for opening the Summit with her powerful story of strength and resilience, reminding us of what courage looks like in its rawest form.

And a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners, your support makes this important gathering possible.

As we close , we’re walking away with new tools, renewed connections and the reminder that the path to lasting change starts with purpose and the courage to act on it.

02/07/2025

Social Impact Summit 2025 has kicked off!

Over the next two days, we’re bringing together bold thinkers, purpose-led brands, and changemakers who are shaping a better future.

With a powerful speaker lineup of business leaders, policy shapers, social entrepreneurs and community voices, Social Impact Summit 2025 is a space for brave conversations and meaningful action.

Keep an eye on LinkedIn for live updates — and if you’re in the room with us, don’t forget to tag us in your posts . We’d love to follow along and share the impact!

Let’s step up with courage. Let’s make change happen. 💥

30/06/2025

🚨 Social Impact Summit 2025 is officially SOLD OUT!

A huge thank you to everyone who secured their spot — we’re excited to welcome a packed room of changemakers, innovators, and purpose-led leaders for two days of bold ideas and actionable impact.

From cutting-edge conversations to real-world solutions, is where purpose meets progress.

We can’t wait to see you there!
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26/06/2025

📣 Social Impact Summit 2025 Session Spotlight 📣

In a world where tech talk often turns to surveillance, job losses and inequality, it’s easy to forget that innovation can also drive good.

Proudly sponsored by Dog and Bone, our closing plenary at the Social Impact Summit flips the script — spotlighting how technology is enabling real social change. 💡

🎤 Matt Walton, CEO of Dog and Bone, will host a powerful discussion with leaders from ReachOut Australia, Social Protect and EthicAi, sharing how digital tools are being used to address some of society’s biggest challenges — from AI-driven mental health support to safer online spaces.

This is the human side of tech — where empathy meets innovation.

Book your tickets today:https://lnkd.in/gkfW7wz6

26/06/2025

📣 Impact Measurement Masterclass 📣

As the For Purpose sector faces increasing pressure to do more with less, the ability to measure and demonstrate impact isn’t just important—it’s essential to strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability.

This masterclass explores how to use measurement as a powerful tool to not only prove outcomes but drive them. Grounded in the Standards Australia Handbook SA HB 204:2022, it unpacks the principles of best practice and how to apply them effectively across your organisation.

🎤 Speakers:
🔹 Georgina Camp – Huber Social
🔹 Simon Vaughan – Huber Social

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://lnkd.in/gkfW7wz6

25/06/2025

📣 Social Impact Summit 2025 Session Spotlight 📣

Inclusive employment isn't just the right thing to do—it's a powerful driver of change.

In this session, we explore how policy, practice, and lived experience are coming together to transform workplaces and create lasting opportunities for people with disability.

From government frameworks to employer-led action and powerful personal stories, this session will show how inclusive hiring is reshaping communities, changing lives, and how you can get involved.

🎤 Speakers:
🔹 Kathryn Carey – Senior Account Director, ImpactInstitute
🔹Andrea Comastri – Co-founder & CEO, Hotel Etico Australia
🔹Quinn Jones – Chef, Fairmont Resort
🔹Alex Buckley – Branch Manager, Disability Employment Policy, Department of Social Services

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://lnkd.in/gkfW7wz6

23/06/2025

📣 Impact Storytelling Masterclass📣

We’ve started measuring our impact — what next?

This interactive session will show you how to turn your data into action. Learn how to use your impact insights to strengthen strategic planning, elevate fundraising, and redesign services for greater outcomes.

Led by Kevin Robbie, Managing Director at Think Impact, this masterclass draws on 20+ years of experience in social innovation—blending cutting-edge theory with real-world application.

Whether you're focused on people or the planet, you'll leave with the tools to design for meaningful, measurable change.

Reserve your seat at Social Impact Summit next Wednesday and Thursday (2&3 July).

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://lnkd.in/gkfW7wz6

23/06/2025

📣 Social Impact Summit 2025 Session Spotlight 📣

Protecting vulnerable populations requires more than good intentions—it demands coordinated, cross-sector strategies that are adaptable, accountable, and grounded in real-world complexity.

In this session, Cross-Sector Strategies for Protecting Vulnerable Populations, we’ll explore how tailored engagement tactics and systems change can drive stronger outcomes across communities and contexts.

🎤 Featuring:
🔹 Jamila Rizvi – Summit MC
🔹 Alison Cameron – Principal Assistant, WA Ombudsman
🔹 Karen Walsh GAICD – Interim CEO, Community Housing Industry Association

These experienced leaders bring insights from public accountability, housing, and advocacy—offering practical strategies that support compliance, build organisational capacity, and centre the needs of those most at risk.

🎟️ Tickets available now – don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/gkfW7wz6

19/06/2025

The very first Darwin WorkAbility Expo was a celebration of community, inclusion, and possibility.

From passionate jobseekers to supportive service providers, educators, and employers — the day brought together incredible people all working toward one goal: a stronger, more inclusive disability workforce.

It wasn’t just about jobs. It was about representation, confidence, and connection with people with disability leading the way, sharing their stories, and shaping their futures.

We were honoured to have the NT Minister for Disabilities, Hon. Jinson Anto Charls, attend the event and show his support for this important initiative.

Thank you to everyone who made this first-ever Darwin Expo such a powerful success. Kathryn Carey was interviewed by ABC Radio Darwin – listen to her insights on the Darwin WorkAbility Expo and the importance of creating spaces where people with disability can be seen, heard, and hired: https://lnkd.in/gjHTc2N2

There are more events on the horizon, so send us a message if you'd like to learn more about WorkAbility!

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18/06/2025

Only two weeks till : Be Part of the Movement Reshaping Australia

Social Impact Summit is where insight meets action — and nowhere is that more powerful than in stories like Mallacoota.

In the wake of the Black Summer Bushfires, five women sparked a social enterprise movement that’s now revitalising their rural town. At the Summit, you’ll hear how grassroots leadership is driving real change — economic, social and cultural — across regional Australia.

Join this unmissable session - Rising from the Ashes: How Social Enterprise is Reshaping Rural Australia - Featuring:
🔸 Hanna Ebeling, CFA, CEO, SEFA
🔸 Matt Pfahlert, Co-founder & CEO, ACRE
🔸 Paris Brooke, Executive Officer, Wilderness Collective
🔸 Julia Keady, Founder & CEO, Benefolk

Over two high-impact days, you’ll connect with change-makers, take part in panels and workshops, and help shape a more inclusive future.

Tickets are moving fast — secure yours now:
👉 https://lnkd.in/gkfW7wz6

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