This independent evaluation finds that the key policy framework for tackling elder abuse, the National plan to respond to the abuse of older Australians 2019-2023, is achieving its aims of uniting governments, agencies and organisations in tackling the abuse of older people.

As Australia’s largest independent media sector, community broadcasting provides an opportunity to reflect voices that aren’t adequately represented in mainstream media. The Australian Government provides funding assistance to the sector via the Community Broadcasting Program (CBP). This evaluation used a mixed methods approach to understand the effectiveness of the grant program.

The State of the Environment Report provides a review of Australia’s natural environment every five years to shape strategy, policy and action to influence behaviours and actions taken to prevent further environmental decline in Australia. This evaluation of the report identified 25 recommendations to improve the communication and promotion, accessibility and utility of the report.

A mid-term evaluation of the Access to World Leading Astronomy Infrastructure (AWLAI) program which created a strategic partnership with the European Southern Observatory and transferred the Anglo-Australian Telescope to domestic research. Using desktop review, citation analysis and cost-benefit analysis, the evaluation found that the partnership successfully increased facility access, international collaboration and scientific output with...

An evaluation of the care finder program which forms part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. This first report provides an overview of evaluation activities to date, preliminary findings and early lessons learned.