Published Apr 2025
SIMNA: Impact measurement roundtable
SIMNA's peer learning and support learning community created a space for those looking to enhance the capability of their social enterprise in measuring and managing their social impact effectively.
About the learning community
The roundtable was established to create a safe space for peers to explore challenges, ask questions and test their thinking on social impact measurement. It fostered a supportive environment where social enterprise practitioners could learn from each other’s experiences, develop their skills and contribute to the growth and innovation of social impact measurement practices in Australia.
The sessions explored key themes such as:
- Developing and implementing social impact strategies.
- Measuring impact across different organisational areas.
- Overcoming challenges in impact reporting.
About the convenor
Social Impact Measurement Network Australia (SIMNA) is a knowledge sharing network for social impact measurement in Australia. It has members from all different types of organisations, including non-profits, corporates, funders, social enterprises and local and federal government. It exists to rapidly connect the ideas, people and resources that will drive positive social and environmental impact into the core of organisations and decisions. SIMNA runs learning and networking events across the country and online, special interest roundtables, annual awards, training and accreditation in social value and an online resource hub.
How did this learning community work?
The learning community consisted of six online roundtable meetings between August 2025 and April 2026.
How to learn more
To learn more about this learning community contact Social Impact Measurement Network Australia (SIMNA).
Resources
SIMNA Resource Hub
OtherThe SIMNA Resource Hub is a free online collection of guides, tools, case studies, webinars and reports focused on social impact measurement. Run by the Social Impact Measurement Network Australia, it covers everything from evaluation frameworks to outcome reporting. Useful for social enterprises, community organisations and funders wanting to measure and communicate their impact.
SIMNA Resource HubSIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 1
ArticlesIn late August, SIMNA hosted the first of four Impact Measurement Roundtables for Social Enterprises, bringing together a passionate and diverse group of social enterprise leaders to share, reflect, and explore the evolving landscape of impact measurement.
SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 1SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 2
ArticlesThe second of our SEDI Impact Measurement Roundtable for Social Enterprises peer learning community saw participants from a wide range of social enterprises, community initiatives, and creative organisations come together to explore the complex and evolving practice of social impact measurement.
SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 2SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 3
ArticlesThe third Impact Measurement Roundtable for Social Enterprises, which brought together individuals from a range of social enterprises, focused on how short-term actions connect to long-term impact, and how collaboration, capacity, and contribution play critical roles in that journey.
SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 3SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 4
ArticlesAt our forth Impact Measurement Roundtable for the Social Enterprises, practitioners from across the sector came together to unpack what it really means to talk to everyone who matters: staff, partners, funders, policymakers, and the general public.
SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 4SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 5
ArticlesIn our fifth Impact Measurement Roundtable for the Social Enterprises, practitioners came together to share their experiences, challenges, and practical strategies around data collection and program design.
SIMNA's Impact Measurement Roundtable for social enterprise - Meeting 5Final SEDI Report
ReportsThis report summarises activities, participation and learnings related to SIMNA’s Peer Learning and Support Community for the 12 months from April 2025 to April 2026.
Final SEDI ReportKey Themes
OtherFindings from our Impact Measurement Roundtables for social enterprise
Key Themes
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