We tackle injustice and inequality by:
- Exposing laws, policies and practices that cause or entrench disadvantage;
- Challenging decision-makers over actions that are unlawful or unfair;
- Identifying solutions to deliver fair, practical outcomes;
- Engaging with the public and decision-makers to bring about change; and
- Empowering people to initiate, inform and influence positive change and become leaders in social justice.
Our values
We work with compassion and respect.
We amplify the voices of people who are marginalised or excluded.
We are tenacious and courageous.
We are creative and open-minded.
We do everything with integrity and are committed to excellence.
Detailed information on PIAC’s objectives and strategies is available in PIAC’s Strategy 2021-2024 and annual reports.
How we measure our impact
PIAC has developed a Global Impact Framework to help us measure impact across the work we do. The framework has been integrated into all stages of our work – from planning to implementation to evaluation. It guides how we demonstrate the tangible outcomes and impact of our work to our supporters, funders and partners.
The framework gives us a universal approach which we can tailor to reflect the requirements of our varied projects and programs.
Understanding where our work has impact – where we directly contribute to legal or policy changes that make practical improvement to people’s lives – is key to working strategically. We recently engaged Clear Horizon, consultants who specialise in social change evaluation, to assess how PIAC contributed to the defeat of the NSW Police Suspect Targeting Management Program (STMP) using an innovative approach called SIPSI (Significant Instances of Policy and Systems Improvement). This kind of case study is helpful to understand our contribution to change and inform where to focus our expertise and resources.