NSW Charter for Public ParticipationThe OECD describes open government as, “The transparency of government actions, the accessibility of government services and information, and the responsiveness of government to new… Read More
Focussing on workplace wellnessLegal firms are not usually the obvious source of (non-legal) information on wellness in the workplace but Improving Wellness In The Workplace - Think Holistically… Read More
The Public Sector - where will it be in 10 years?This speech by Chris Eccles focuses on Victoria but is relevant to NSW. He began by citing how, in the 1940s, public policy using an… Read More
Reality and evidence-based policy developmentIn Why we accept travesties of 'evidence-based' policymaking, Nicholas Gruen looks at the relationship between evidence-based policy and reality. “Of course we want government activities… Read More
More on measuring outcomesManaging to outcomes: what, why and how? from Social Ventures Australia explores the value of measuring outcomes in terms of growing funding improving people’s lives,… Read More
Design thinking - what is it?Design thinking is a model that centres on people and their current experience, what the preferred experience might be and identifying a possible bridge to… Read More
Electronic Signatures: Are they safe?The use of electronic documents and signatures has become popular practice and it will only grow. However, while they offer convenience, usability and efficiency, the… Read More
Sector Reform - what might be nextThe issues paper for the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Human Services: Identifying sectors for reform has been released. The Commission wants to identify services within… Read More
Decision-making and evidence-based practiceEvidence-based practice has been interpreted as the use of interventions based on rigorous evidence that has proved to be effective. However, it is now seen… Read More
Reputation risksAs more public funds are provided to the community sector to deliver public services a higher level of public accountability is being applied to the… Read More
Understanding the GIPA ActThe NSW Information and Privacy Commission have developed, in consultation with stakeholders, resources to assist applicants and agencies when considering Offence Provisions and Restraint orders… Read More
The relationship between funders and grant seekersThe Story So Far examines the long term trends and findings drawn from the first eight Australian Institute of Grants Management surveys held between 2006… Read More
