This report describes the development of a framework for guiding the evaluation of the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program and projects funded by this program. The development of the framework was underpinned by key principles: credible, implementable, flexible, useful, transparent, and inclusive and culturally appropriate.

Few studies to date have empirically examined the ties between humanitarian-migrant status and circumstances and higher education participation and attainment in Australia. This report fills this significant gap in knowledge.

This report aims to address the trajectories of post-graduation outcomes of students from different equity groups, and to offer new policy insights for Australia.