This report reviews the employment and wellbeing outcomes of over 19,000 people with health issues in the UK who have participated in an employment support program. It finds that the Individual Placement Services methodology used in the program helps people secure and retain work, promoting improved mental health and delivering return on investment for taxpayers.

An independent assessment of Australia’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), analysing key trends and exploring the pathways needed to achieve them by 2030 and 2050. It evaluates 80 indicators covering the economy, population health and wellbeing and state of the environment. It provides eight recommendations calling for bold and coordinated action.

This article provides practical steps for social sector organisations to find and engage with potential investors to invest in their social impact bond.

New South Wales now joins other jurisdictions in seeking to integrate wellbeing measures into government performance reporting and budgeting to drive tangible wellbeing outcomes for the people of NSW. This report sets out a clear pathway for embedding wellbeing into the work of the NSW Government with 6 findings and 14 recommendations.

This article provides a guide to help assess a program’s appropriateness for the Australian Government’s $100 million Outcomes Fund. The Fund will provide more opportunities for outcomes contracts and social impact bonds (SIBs) in Australia.