"We work locally and nationally with government and non-government organisations across the health, education and social service sectors to implement quality research and evaluation projects that make a difference."Impact Research NZ produces high quality research and evaluation within New Zealand's social services sector. We aim to improve lives for individuals, families and communities by working collaboratively with both government and non-government organisations in ways which help them to deliver the best services they possibly can to those who most need them."Are we making a difference?" is a question that needs to be asked by social service providers, and research and evaluation are now seen as essential elements in social service provision in terms of answering that question. Research and evaluation provide the means of informing service modification and improvement, and of measuring outcomes.Our VisionOur vision at Impact Research NZ is to change lives for the better through high quality research and evaluation that improves the way organisations work to achieve their goals.