This insights paper shares learnings from 2023 and 2024 iterations of a partner project to increase understanding of the implementation of evidence-based practices in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. Effective implementation in ECEC requires embedding planned meaningful and sustainable change that is responsive to the unique context of each service. The paper highlights...

This Aboriginal-led study examines the factors that influence the retention of non-university qualified Aboriginal health, ageing and disability workers in New South Wales. The findings provide insights into retention factors that strengthen disability service provider practices and inform government policy.

The plan sets out how New South Wales (NSW) will deliver on the Priority Reforms and socio-economic targets of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Targeted initiatives to boost outcomes across a range of areas include Aboriginal languages revitalisation, Aboriginal businesses, land activation, social and emotional wellbeing programs, shared data access, maternity and infant...

A comprehensive resource for designing, implementing and evaluating deliberative engagement. It is developed to assist government agencies across Australia in selecting the most appropriate methods for deliberative engagement and effectively put them into practice. Deliberative engagement can be used for various purposes, from informing public opinion to collective decision-making.

This report provides insights from the financial audits of 26 major New South Wales public sector agencies, focusing on the effectiveness of their internal controls and governance. It presents observations across key elements of these frameworks. It recommends that agencies strengthen controls and processes across three key areas: procurement frameworks, adoption of artificial intelligence and...