This evaluation reports on the Indigenous Employment Program (IEP), drawing on the historical context of each sub-program to provide insight into design, implementation and impact. The sub-programs were evaluated against the following objectives: the appropriateness of program design and implementation the extent to which expected outcomes of each program have been achieved (effectiveness) how efficiently...

Connected Beginnings (CB) integrates early childhood, health and family support services with schools in disadvantaged Indigenous communities to prepare children for school. The process evaluation found CB effectively supports service integration through community-driven approaches, wider service connections and dual Department funding.

Empowering YOUth Initiatives was an employment program for young people aged 15 to 24 years who were long-term unemployed. This report summarises learnings that were common across the individual program initiatives, summarising learnings into four themes: activities delivered, the delivery process, specific intervention types and departmental learnings.

Transition to Work (TtW) provides up to 12 months intensive pre-employment support for young people at risk of long-term unemployment.

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan sets the amount of water that can be taken from the Basin each year. This evaluation is a legislated check point, 8 years after the introduction of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan. It provides an opportunity to assess: how implementation is tracking, if outcomes are being achieved and areas for improvement.