From October 2020 to June 2022, DVassist provided a service designed to help people in 58 regional, rural, and remote areas of Western Australia experiencing family and domestic violence (FDV) through making local connections, education and providing counselling and case management. The pilot program was evaluated through a mixed methods analysis.

This report presents the evaluation findings from the Human Code project, an initiative run in Macedon Ranges by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH), and funded by VicHealth’s Healthier Masculinities Partnership Grants. The authors offer recommendations for future community partnerships seeking to promote gender transformative, healthier masculinities work.

The Skills and Training Incentive is available to individuals aged 45 to 70 who are employed and at risk of entering the income support system, or unemployed within the last 9 months and not registered for assistance through an Australian Government employment services program. The evaluation assessed the relevance, appropriateness, implementation efficiency, and short-term effectiveness...

Evaluation of the Career Transition Assistance program finds it improved digital literacy, confidence, and job search skills among mature-age job seekers. While employment outcomes lagged comparison groups initially, participants closed the gap over time. The program’s group-based delivery and tailored support were highly valued, though employer engagement and referrals require strengthening.

This report assesses the national expansion of the ParentsNext pre-employment program from 2018 to 2021. The program targets early intervention support to disadvantaged parents with children under six, helping them identify and achieve education and employment goals, improve work readiness, and connect with local support services to reduce long-term welfare reliance. The evaluation uses a...