OUR WORK FOR CLIENTS

Below we provide examples of consultancy projects we have undertaken for clients. More information is available on request.

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Program Evaluations and Policy Reviews

Qualitative research into the Empowering YOUth Initiatives Program for the Department of Jobs and Small Business
Evaluation of five projects that were assisting Indigenous youth, recently arrived refugees and migrants and other young job seekers who were having difficulty finding work.

Jobs Fund Review for the Department of Employment, Education and Training …
The Review investigated five projects, directed to Indigenous people and communities and funded under, Jobs Fund Round 1 and Round 2 Projects

Development of a Model for a National Gambling Research Authority …
Hugh Watson Consulting was contracted to develop a model for a National Gambling Research Institute

Developing a framework for the National Report to Parliament on the Educational Performance of Indigenous Students …
Hugh Watson conducted consultations in every State and Territory to develop the framework in 2001

National Evaluation of the National Indigenous English Literacy and Numeracy Program (NIELNS) …
This two year national evaluation was completed in 2003

Evaluation of the Maintain the Momentum Program for the Australian Sports Commission …

This Federally funded program was designed to continue Australia’s improvement in elite sport following the “Next Steps” program of the early 1990’s

National Evaluation of the Students at Risk Program …
The Students at Risk Program was a national Program conducted by the then Department of Employment Education and Training (DEET)

National Review of Adult Literacy Provision and Funding …
The Commonwealth and State Governments were concerned that the demand for adult literacy services exceeded the provision

Study of Unmet Demand for the Disability Reform Package …
The Department of Social Security required a review of the unmet and future demand for the Disability Reform Package (DRP)
Management and Organisational Reviews

A strategic consultancy to establish the new Commonwealth Office of the Information Commissioner including strategy, structure and processes (with Oakton Consulting) …
The aim of this consultancy was to provide the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with a business model

Review of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Authority …
The Company undertook a review of the organisational structure, management responsibilities and allocation of resources

National Review of the Australian Council of National Trusts …
This national review undertaken through Minter Ellison Consulting was conducted in order to develop an appropriate business model

Organisational Review of the Salvation Army’s Employment Plus …
This consultancy involved a strategic and organisational review of the largest Job Network provider in Australia

Strategic and Business Planning

The development of a Business Plan for a Kimberley Region ‘At-Risk’ Indigenous Youth Diversion Program for the
Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC) …

The Yiriman Youth Program has been in operation for eight years funded by both Commonwealth and State agencies

Planning for the Australian National Audit Office …
Hugh Watson has conducted several annual planning workshops for the Executive and SES officers of the Australian National Audit Office

Efficiency and Effectiveness Reviews

Review of Investigation Activities for THE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY …
Hugh Watson Consulting conducted a Review of Investigation Activities for the Australian Communications and Media Authority