Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Report
Culture for climate
Despite the radical impact of climate change on Australian communities, there has been very little research in the Australian performing arts sector’s response to the climate crisis and aspiration to do so. This report explores how a small selection of Australian performing arts organisations are currently responding to the global ecological crisis.
Evaluation
Cooperative Research Centres Program: impact evaluation
The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program is designed to foster collaboration between industry and research. This evaluation sought to assess the Program's success in meeting its stated policy objectives by reviewing the Program’s high-level design and short- and long-term outcomes. It finds that the Program is working well, delivering on its objectives and meeting an...
Report
Small business and mental health through the pandemic
This report is based on the findings of a survey conducted nationally over 6 weeks in early 2022 with 1,007 small business owner participants. The findings indicate that there are high levels of mental ill‑health within the small business sector, suggesting a continued need for tailored small business mental health initiatives.
Report
Digital lives of Australians 2022
This report is the second in an ongoing longitudinal study by auDA. The study provides an in-depth exploration into the online experiences of Australians to understand what they value, their most significant challenges and identify opportunities that will support improvements in online outcomes for Australians.
Report
Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry report
The impacts of natural disasters on small and family businesses can be devastating and can include damaged and destroyed assets and reduced production and revenue streams. This inquiry looks at existing education and engagement practices, with respect to promoting small business disaster resilience, and makes recommendations to government on how these could be improved.