An evaluation of a research trial of the psychiatric assistance dogs for veterans with PTSD. The Trial evaluated the life experiences of veterans through their journey of being paired with a specifically trained assistance dog. A mixed methods approach was used and participants included 17 veterans, their support persons and stakeholders participating in the Trial...

This evaluation assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of the Youth Jobs PaTH program, designed to provide a pathway to work by giving young people employability skills, creating opportunities for work experience through internships and supporting employment opportunities with the Youth Bonus Wage Subsidy.

This report provides a final comprehensive evaluation of the jobactive employment services model. The program followed a 'work first' approach framework aimed at moving job seekers into employment rapidly, reducing welfare dependence, introducing stronger mutual obligations, and optimising service flexibility for providers.

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...

The Try, Test and Learn (TTL) Fund, established in 2016, trialled innovative approaches to reduce long-term welfare dependence among at-risk groups. The evaluation found the TTL fund was an appropriate model for generating insights into effective support methods. While short-term impacts were limited, the Fund is expected to effectively help vulnerable groups build capacity, overcome...