Building a data empowered
About Latitude Network
Latitude Network is a data and social impact consultancy based in Melbourne Australia, started in 2017 by Dale Renner and Russ Wood. Our mission is to help social organisations, government bodies and communities improve their ability to address critical social and health challenges using data. We believe that better use of data, both within and between organisations, is a key that can unlock the potential of the social sector. The sector is awash with data - we collect a lot of it from clients - but often it's not high quality, or the right data, or collated or used in the right ways. If we do better with data, we can do better on social impact.
Our methodology is versatile and effective and can be applied to organisations working across any social issue – from mental health and homelessness to education, drug and alcohol, child protection, local government, community sports, and infrastructure. Our methods were developed out of work with novel social financing models including outcomes contracts (social impact bonds) and draw on UK and US models.
We empower social service organisations to harness the transformative potential of relevant, timely and accurate data.
We see this 'data empowerment' not as a service but as a movement and a mindset that needs to spread across the social sector. At its biggest, it's a systems change project that is ongoing - it's as much about culture change as it is about using technology. We are always looking for allies in this wider movement to enhance the social sector through data.
Our methodology is versatile and effective and can be applied to organisations working across any social issue – from mental health and homelessness to education, drug and alcohol, child protection, local government, community sports, and infrastructure. Our methods were developed out of work with novel social financing models including outcomes contracts (social impact bonds) and draw on UK and US models.
We empower social service organisations to harness the transformative potential of relevant, timely and accurate data.
We see this 'data empowerment' not as a service but as a movement and a mindset that needs to spread across the social sector. At its biggest, it's a systems change project that is ongoing - it's as much about culture change as it is about using technology. We are always looking for allies in this wider movement to enhance the social sector through data.
What is Data Empowerment?
Data empowerment is where frontline workers and managers have the right data at the right time presented in a way that helps them make better quality decisions and these decisions have a direct impact on improving client outcomes. That's our theory of change.
Good data empowers people because it:
Good data empowers people because it:
- Gives confidence that you are making the right decisions.
- Motivates people to see the impact they are having on people’s lives - not just at the one-to-one relationship level but at the collective level as well.
- Reduces how long it takes to do a task - making staff more efficient is part of the mission because it reduces overwork but also expands the service frontier by allowing more clients to be supported for the same budget.
- Improves outcomes and services by highlighting what works best for what specific groups of people in what contexts - and it allows teams to continuously test new ideas to see what works best.
- Engages your stakeholders in your organisation’s success - whether that’s proving impact to funders, focusing your communications, or collaborating for advocacy.
Why Latitude Network?
We deliver practical, insights-led solutions that will improve your operations and impact.
We specialise in addressing the toughest challenges faced by organisations and social systems.
We use the latest tools and technologies for optimal performance.
Our solutions empower your organisation to achieve tangible outcomes and drive positive social change.
We are trusted partners with deep expertise in the social and government sectors for impactful results.
We specialise in addressing the toughest challenges faced by organisations and social systems.
We use the latest tools and technologies for optimal performance.
Our solutions empower your organisation to achieve tangible outcomes and drive positive social change.
We are trusted partners with deep expertise in the social and government sectors for impactful results.