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Research, Policy and Evaluation

Amplifying voices and providing real world actions to drive social change.

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IPS utilise qualitative and quantitative methodologies, specialising in mixed methods to deliver focused research and evaluation. We have extensive experience across a range of research types including analytical, empirical, exploratory and historical research. We conduct case studies, short term and longitudinal research.

Types of research and methodologies include but are not limited to:

• Market Research
• Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research
• Descriptive research: to describe or identify what is (e.g. case-study, naturalistic observation, survey)
• Analytical research: to establish why it is that way or how it came to be
• Review (literature, systematic, operational, implementation)
• Conceptual, empirical, exploratory, historical research
• Case study, short term and longitudinal research

Types of evaluations include but are not limited to:

• Formative, summative and impact evaluations
• Utilisation of the Realistic Framework, where appropriate - a real world evaluation approach that considers all the impacting factors on a program or process that can influence outcomes both those expected and also those unexpected.

Data collection methods include, but are not limited to:

• One on one interviews
• Focus groups
• Workshops
• Online survey
• Yarning sessions

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Research capability statement

Mixed Methods Approach

Ethical Approach

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Jahna Cedar
​Director - Research, Policy and Evaluation

​​"IPS works with governments and organisations to help develop robust and economically viable programs and policies. We specialise in program co-design, evaluation and research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to deliver focussed policy and program outcomes. Working with all industries, we pride ourselves on providing a professional product, with a strong focus on ethics."

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Case Studies

• Department of Infrastructure Regional Development and Cities - Evaluation of Regional Aviation Access Program, (RAAP)

  IPS was engaged by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities to conduct case studies into 18 remote Aboriginal communities and stations to ascertain whether current aerodrome facilities and air services were meeting need and could meet future needs. Locations included Alpurrurulam, Kiwirrkurra, Finke, Mimili, Warburton, Tjuntjuntjarra, Pickertaramoor Milyakburra, Robson River, Numbulwar, Chillagoe, Borroloola, Ngukurr, Rutland Plains, Hodgson Downs, Gregory Downs, Alexander Station. IPS engaged with a number of communities on country to ensure all voices were heard in the evaluation process. On country engagement involved extensive communication with community elders or council representatives to ensure engagements were conducted at an appropriate time for the community. Management of community consultations was enhanced by our highly developed communication skills and processes where challenges relating to geography, culture and political sensitives relating each location, were identified and managed effectively. Dr Katie and the research team facilitated numerous interviews, either face to face or via telephone, analysed extensive qualitative data and produced 12 extensive case studies and a comprehensive evaluation report detailing each site.

• Department of Agriculture and Water Resources – Review of Learning and Development

  ​IPS was engaged by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to conduct a review of Learning and Development. The Department is the leading organisation within Agriculture and Water Australia providing important policy, services, products, and innovation alongside essential biosecurity for the Australian people. With circa 5000 employees, geographically dispersed within every domestic state and territory as well as overseas posts, the Department required extensive stakeholder engagement across all areas. A mixed methodology was employed to collect data utilising one-on-one interviews (over 30 participants), 6 focus groups conducted across the country, workshops in Canberra and an online survey sent to all DAWR employees (575 completed responses). Dr Katie and the research team analysed the extensive qualitative and quantitative data to produce a high-quality report including recommendations for further developing DAWR’s Learning and Development capabilities.

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WA Seniors Strategy

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