All Things Social Impact is a specialist social impact and social risk advisory practice led by Andrea Kanaris.
Andrea is a senior advisor, independent reviewer and expert witness with more than 20 years' experience helping organisations identify social risk, improve project decisions and deliver stronger community outcomes.
Trusted where the decisions are hardest, and the scrutiny is highest.
Andrea has spent more than two decades helping executives, project directors, government agencies and lender-side teams work through the social risks that decide whether major projects proceed, stall or lose licence. She is retained as a senior advisor, independent peer reviewer and expert witness across renewable energy, transmission, mining, critical minerals, water, infrastructure and land development.
She authored Queensland's Social Impact Assessment Guideline in 2018, has led or independently reviewed more than 40 major social impact assessments, and is regularly called on when a project needs rigorous social science, credible community outcomes and defensible advice under regulatory or board-level scrutiny.
Andrea works with clients personally. Every engagement is led by her, supported by a curated network of specialist collaborators, so decision-makers always deal with senior judgement, not layered account teams. Her focus is practical: identify the risks that matter, sharpen the decision, and deliver stronger outcomes for communities and proponents alike.
She is the author of A Practical Guide to Social Impact Assessment for the Real World, host of the Voices of Change - Stories That Matter podcast, and a frequent conference speaker across Australia and internationally.
How we work.
Evidence first
Every recommendation stands on baseline data, primary research and comparative practice. We do not guess.
Senior attention
Andrea leads every engagement personally. No junior reshuffles, no diluted advice.
Practical judgement
We tell you what to do - with clarity about what will and will not work in your context.
In their words.
"Andrea's contributions supported our successful delivery of the project and ultimately the SIMP's approval by the Office of the Coordinator-General. Andrea demonstrated exceptional depth of knowledge in social impact assessment and management measures… Her guidance was pivotal in navigating the complexities of the SIMP process. We would recommend Andrea Kanaris for any future projects requiring expertise in social impact assessment and the SIMP process - particularly for major projects."
"Andrea is safe hands. She is a highly competent social practitioner who produces valuable insights as a researcher and strategic advisor. She has a deep understanding of social impact assessment and management and adapts her processes to cater to clients' particular needs and priorities without compromising quality."
"Andrea draws on her extensive experience in Australia and internationally to provide social impact professionals with a practical tool to help them apply theoretical frameworks and best practice in meaningful ways to deliver locally specific, positive change. This includes guidance on how to unlock project resources and commitment to ensure assessments are more than just ticking a box for compliance."
"Social impact assessment is a highly complex and ever-evolving field of practice… This complexity demands that people embarking on this practice have access to insightful, reflexive, and practical advice and guidance. Andrea Kanaris has been at the forefront of SIA practice for many years and now shares her extensive experience."
"Andrea is a highly intelligent, effective practitioner with wide ranging experience. She worked on several projects with me at ImpaxSIA and always delivered work of a high quality on time."