There is a crucial need for practical evidence-based approaches in public policy. This article proposes Bayesian adaptive trials as an efficient method to conduct trials and as a unifying framework for the evaluation of social policy interventions. This approach addresses limitations inherent in traditional methods and recognises the need for evidence-based approaches in public policy.

An independent panel is leading a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) system to explore how more home-grown ideas, research and translation can be encouraged. This discussion paper has been developed to support advice and inform potential strategies to optimise Australia’s R&D system.

This report explores the role of knowledge intermediaries in the field of education. It draws on a survey of 288 organisations across 34 countries to examine how these organisations facilitate the use of research in policy and practice. The report identifies gaps in skills and infrastructure and emphasises the need for better co-ordination and evaluation.

This toolkit provides an overview of social connection and describes a process of measurement development. It will allow practitioners to understand the dimensions of social connection and how social connection relates to outcomes of personal wellbeing, deploy the measurement tool and compare the average results from their own data collection to results from nationally representative...

Extension is the practice of transferring knowledge and skills to improve economic, social and environmental outcomes and create positive change. The current state of the agricultural extension sector in Australia reveals a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities. The findings in this report emphasise the need for a strategic and coordinated approach to bolster extension...