Practice guide Nov 2013
Evidence-based practice and service-based evaluation
Information about the types of evaluation methods that inform evidence-based practice; tips for services on establishing a culture of evaluation.
Practice guide Nov 2013
Information about the types of evaluation methods that inform evidence-based practice; tips for services on establishing a culture of evaluation.
Practice guide Nov 2013
An outline of the steps involved in planning an evaluation, and an overview of the key concepts relating to the broad stages of evaluation
Practice guide Nov 2013
A guide to the why, who, what, when, where and how of evaluation, particularly the vital tasks needed to ensure an evaluation goes smoothly
Research report Feb 1999
Data presented in this paper are drawn from the 1997 Australian Divorce Transition Project, a national telephone survey of 650 divorced Australians.
Research report Mar 2011
This Facts Sheet describes how the characteristics of families differ between the "city" and the "country" or "bush"
Research report Sep 1980
Argues that the present fragmentation of services, inconsistency in interpretation and application should be replaced by a national family policy
Research report Dec 1993
This paper discusses some of the common assumptions about the significance of location as a factor in living standards
Research report Dec 1991
This book reviews the literature on the role of the state, families and the community as providers of support, and reports on a study.
Research report Jul 1982
The first section of this monograph identifies and evaluates the major explanatory models in use and summarises important findings.
Research report Dec 1991
The Institute's evaluation of the first stage of Australia's Child Support Scheme covers the experiences of more than 15,000 parents.