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Wave 3.5 findings

Wave 3.5 findings In this section we highlight some of the findings from Wave 3.5, using unweighted data. Because some population groups were less likely to respond to the mail-out survey, and the mid-wave data are not weighted to account for this, the percentages may differ slightly from the estimated proportions in …

Wave 3.5 data collection and response

Wave 3.5 data collection and response Fieldwork As two years is a long time between main wave home visits, mid-wave data collections are a useful way of keeping in touch with study families and collecting information about selected topics in more detail. It is also an important opportunity to collect information about …

3. Competency-based assessment

… and to assure quality outcomes in the workplace. It is a system that supports the involvement of industry in determining its own benchmarks for … and to assure quality outcomes in the workplace. It is a system that supports the involvement of industry in determining its own benchmarks for …

8. Recommendations

8. Recommendations The following recommendations have been formed on the basis of findings from the research project, including background research and a broad consultative process engaging a diverse group of stakeholders. 8.1 Design of a single assessment tool Recommendation 1 A single wage assessment tool for wage …

Disability Employment Services performance scorecards

Disability Employment Services performance scorecards Performance scorecards The Disability Employment Services (DES) performance scorecards assess the performance of providers.  The DES Performance Framework has key performance measures for providers. The DES Grant Agreement outlines these expectations. We publish …

Overview of Growing Up in Australia

Overview of Growing Up in Australia Growing Up in Australia 2009-10 overview Growing Up in Australia : the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) began in 2004 involving approximately 10,000 families around Australia. LSAC is investigating the contribution of children’s family, social, economic and cultural …

7. Considering Implementation

7. Considering Implementation This section provides an overview of a number of issues that require attention for a smooth implementation process. Many of these issues were raised throughout the consultation process and have been noted for completeness. These issues include: alignment and mutual recognition of current …

4. New income management evaluation framework

4. New income management evaluation framework This section outlines the consortium's proposed evaluation framework. It is expected that some elements of this framework will be further developed by the independent evaluator as the project progresses. This framework addresses scope of assessment, high-level research …

Overview

Overview In 2004, the parents of over 10,000 children around Australia agreed to take part in Growing Up in Australia : the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). The study is designed to identify policy opportunities for improving support for children and their families and to inform intervention and …

Appendix 2: Taskforce and Reference Group Membership

Appendix 2: Taskforce and Reference Group Membership Membership of the Taskforce Prof. Patrick Parkinson (Chair), Professor of Law, University of Sydney, and Chairperson of the Family Law Council. David Stanton (Deputy Chair), Consultant Social Security Planner and Policy Analyst and Visiting Fellow, Asia Pacific …