2019 AICD Governance and Performance Study
This is the tenth year of the AICD NFP Governance and Performance Study. This is the world's largest longitudinal study of governance and has been undertaken by BaxterLawley for the last eight years.
The Impact of Airbnb on WA’s Tourism Industry – Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre
This is a report co-authored by Kylie Coulson and published by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre titled the Impact of Airbnb on WA’s Tourism Industry.
Value of the Not-for-profit Sector – NTCOSS
This report was commissioned by the Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) to provides a first summary of the available data on charities with their head office located in the Northern Territory (NT) and to place the sector in context within the NT economy. It aims to provide sector leaders, government policy makers and donors with information to support their decision-making, and to encourage the use and further development of data on the sector.
2017 AICD Not-for-profit Governance and Performance Study
Over the last eight years, the AICD’s NFP Governance and Performance Study has challenged perceptions about the standard of governance across the sector. The research has shown that despite the manifold challenges involved in NFP governance – in achieving mission success with limited funding and facing a complex operational environment – NFP boards have performed with distinction, belying any belief that governance is lagging the for-proft sector.
Australia’s Disability Services Sector 2017 – NDS
This is the second report of the Market Design and Evolution for Better Outcomes Research Program (also known as the Disability Services National Benchmarking Project). It provides a snapshot of the changes in the financial performance of a Panel of 154 disability service providers (providers) between 2014/15 and 2015/16 as they transition into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Disability Markets Survey 2016 – National Disability Services
In 2016, BaxterLawley, working with Curtin University and NDS, produced a second report on the Australian disability services sector to monitor changes in supply, business conditions and operations to track broad and emerging trends relating to the supply of specialist disability services in Australia.
Australia’s Disability Services Sector Financial Sustainability 2016 – National Disability Services
Working with Curtin University and National Disability Services, BaxterLawley undertook a first-of-its-kind study on the financial sustainability of the non-government disabilities sector in Australia. This first report in the series baselines the financial position of 180 disability services providers for the 2014-15 financial year prior to the start of the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
WA’s Not-for-profit Landscape 2017 – Western Australian Council of Social Services
BaxterLawley, working with Curtin University, produced a landscape report on the Western Australian community sector, covering its size, diversity, sustainability, and economic and social significance. It is the first report of its kind in WA to provide an overview of charities and their role in the community and economy.
What Really Counts – Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
In May 2016 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand started a research programme to collect and compile information on the contribution of members to the Not-for-profit (NFP) and charitable sector.
2016 AICD Not-for-profit Governance and Performance Study
For the fifth year, BaxterLawley has undertaken the NFP Governance and Performance Study with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. This research is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank and is the largest study of governance in Australia. The 2016 study reveals, for the first time, the profit margins and targets of NFPs, and challenges director's expectations of financial performance. We also examine performance measurement and the relationship between the NFP sector and governments. The report was launched in Sydney by Susan Pascoe AM, Commissioner, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
Sustainable Funding & Contracting with NFPs 2014 – Department of Treasury
This was the third and final report of the evaluation of the impact of this initiative. It provided insight into the impact of the reforms and made recommendations for government and sector response.
Feasibility Study – Foundation for Artists with Disability
We were appointed to examine the financial and operational feasibility of establishing a fund for artists with disability to enable greater access to the profession.