This evaluation sought to assist the Central Land Council (CLC) to explore and improve its development work to maximise the benefits for Aboriginal people. The report found that the programs evaluated have clearly produced outcomes valued by Aboriginal people and are cost-effective given the benefits delivered.

An independent evaluation of the Paid Parental Leave scheme was completed over four phases between 2010 and 2014. Findings informed the Government about the outcomes of the scheme and they assessed the scheme’s likelihood of achieving its longer-term objectives.

In 2006, the Australian Government introduced a series of changes to the family law system. This evaluation of the Australian family law system provides an extensive evidence base about the use and operation of the family law system in Australia (and arguably internationally) than has previously been available.

This national evaluation covers three of the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy (SFCS) initiatives: Communities for Children (CfC), Invest to Grow and Local Answers. It examines service provision, service coordination, Indigenous families and children in CfC sites, factors that facilitate or hinder service provision and outcomes, and sustainability.

This is the final report of the 3-year evaluation of the Australian Government’s Stronger Families and Communities Strategy 2000-2004 and summarises the achievements and learnings from the Strategy. These have implications for future policy and practice in early intervention, holistic family support, integrated family and community strengthening projects, playgroups, community capacity building, community leadership, mentoring...