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Policy and program evaluation

Evaluation

Local Jobs Program 2020-22 evaluation report


This evaluation of the first phase of the Local Jobs Program, a collaborative initiative to develop local employment solutions, found evidence the program was contributing to positive outcomes. A large majority of stakeholders valued the model and believed the program could make a positive contribution to local employment priorities.
Evaluation

Evaluation of the Small Claims Property Pilot: Priority Property Pools under $500,000 (PPP500)


This evaluation reviews a program providing access to simpler, quicker court processes for post-separation property matters with small asset pools. The findings support the implementation of the pilot program on an ongoing basis with a national rollout, with some improvements, including to the definition of small asset pools, suggested.
Evaluation

Evaluation of NSW community-based mental health programs: Community Living Supports and Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative

Bella Bauer

The NSW Ministry of Health commissioned the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) to evaluate the CLS-HASI programs. The evaluation involved two rounds of qualitative interviews and focus groups, as well as the analysis of quantitative program data and statewide outcomes data about consumers. This report outlines the findings from the evaluation.
Evaluation

Evaluation of the Inclusion Support Program


The Inclusion Support Program (ISP) was introduced in July 2016 as an element of the Child Care Package. Overall, this evaluation found that the program was supportive of inclusion of children with additional needs and is supported by stakeholders, although there are a number of aspects of the program which do require review, as does...
Report

Improving innovation indicators: better data to track innovation in Australia


Running from May 2018 to the end of 2019, the Innovation Metrics Review aimed to improve innovation measurement by the government to support better decision-making. This report outlines the findings.