In March of 2009, 99% of students at Beacon schools across Australia
were actively engaged in either earning or learning.
In 2009, 87.9% of all Australians who reached year 10 continued on to
year 11, but by contrast, 95% of Beacon students chose to continue on
with their education from year 10 to year 11 (or equivalent).
Of the Beacon students who left school in search of employment, only 12%
became unemployed - compared to the national unemployment rate for
15-19 year olds of 22.4%.
How the Beacon Foundation Delivers Cost Effective Results
Beacon underwent a Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis assessment in 2009. SROI is an internationally recognised framework for measuring and accounting for the broader concept of value, incorporating the social, environmental, and economic benefits for a range of stakeholders. SROI tries to fully reflect the social value an organisation is creating. At the same time it helps organisations to develop evidence for their claims and demonstrate that specific changes are attributable to their actions. The outcome of the Beacon SROI is that their programs deliver an SROI of 11:1. That is, for every $1 invested, approximately $11 of social value is created.*
*Beacon No Dole SROI Analysis, 2009