Volunteer tourism is an increasingly popular and commercialised holiday experience that blends the activities of tourism and volunteering. While on holiday either domestically or abroad some individuals choose to volunteer their time, money and effort to a cause or project. Volunteer tourism projects vary widely in their focus, duration and cost but are often perceived...

In Indigenous policy circles there is a desire to lift the educational and employment outcomes of remote Indigenous students, relative to their non-Indigenous peers in the rest of Australia. This paper queries some current policy approaches to these issues and seeks to provide a practical and grounded perspective to education programs in remote Indigenous Australia.

This guide introduces prototyping as a way to test and improve ideas early, before piloting or large-scale investment. It supports evidence-based policymaking by refining concepts through structured experimentation. The framework includes practical guidance, stages and a checklist to help tailor the process for individuals or organisations with untested ideas.