The Western Australia branch of the AES is an association of people interested in the evaluation of policies, programs and practices. Members include evaluation practitioners, service delivery staff, academics, those who regularly commission evaluation reports and other interested persons. We believe that the techniques and methods of evaluation transcend the boundaries of any one specific field. As such, evaluation is relevant to federal, state and local government agencies; the business community; educational institutions; and the not-for-profit sector.
The aim of the WA branch is to improve the practice and use of evaluation through:
- encouraging the exchange of ideas through holding seminars and conferences;
- promoting ethics and standards in the evaluation practice;
- providing networking opportunities for individuals with similar evaluation interests;
- offering education and training in evaluation methods; and
- promoting the benefits of evaluation generally.
If you are not already a member of AES but would like to be advised of upcoming events please email your contact details to Rosemary Cant. rcant@sse.com.au
Next event
Friday 5 March 2010, Change of time 12.30 - 1.30pm
Lunch provided from 12.15 for a 12.30 start
Discussion on: The use of Theories of Change models
Venue: Murdoch University: Flexible Learning and Teaching Room - 4th floor, North Wing Library
(Signs will be provided from main entrance of the library)
The discussion is open to all participants and will:
- Reflect on participants experiences with using different theories of change, program logic models and/or realistic evaluation;
- Explore the potential strengths and weaknesses of these approaches;
- Consider the benefits of Realistic Evaluation to as suggested by Avril Blamey and Mhairi Mackenzie (2007) and
- Discuss possible ways this could improve evaluation practice
Seminars 2009
Tuesday 27 October 2009, 12.00 - 1.30
Topic: Evaluation in an Aboriginal Context
Presenters:Associate Professor Dawn Bessarab & Dr Pat Dudgeon
Venue: Tom Dadour Community Centre, Subiaco
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Thursday 28 May 2009, 1.00 - 2.30
Topic: Current challenges in performance examination – new standards in tough economic times
Presenter:Colin Murphy, Auditor General
Venue: Theatrette, 189 Royal Street, East Perth
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Friday 5 March |
Seminar |
2009 Program
Thursday 28 May |
Seminar |
Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 June |
Two Day Workshop |
| Tuesday 27 October | Seminar Evaluation in an Aboriginal Context Associate Professor Dawn Bessarab & Dr Pat Dudgeon Download flyer |
2008 Program
Wednesday 12th March |
Evaluating Outcomes in the Complex, Non-linear Environment of Indigenous Affairs in Western Australia |
Thursday 3 July |
Indigenous Employment, Training and Enterprise Initiatives: What Works and What Doesn't in the Pilbara? CANCELLED |
Friday 8 August |
Evaluating the WA Aboriginal Justice Agreement: Who's doing what and how do we measure it? |
Monday 8th – |
AES International Conference |
2009
Two Day Workshop
Getting Real(ist) About Evaluating Community Services: Two day workshop
Dates: Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 June
Presenter: Dr Gill Westhorp
Workshop fees: $600 AES members and those from non-government not-for-profit organisations, $886 non-members (incl. GST) 50% Discount for full time students
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2007
Principles and Method for Inclusive Community-Based Evaluation
Presenter: Dr Ross Conner
One day workshop
9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Monday 17 September 2007
Presentation
A presentation from a past lunch time seminar is available below.
Formative Evaluation as Community Development
Daniela Stehlik
Alcoa Research Centre for Stronger Communities
Curtin University of Technology
Lesley Chenoweth
School of Social Work & Applied Human Sciences
The University of Queensland
Carina Calzoni
(WA Rep)
A/Manager
Dept of Agriculture and Food
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Lesley Millar
Project Manager
Victoria University
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Karen Trimmer
Manager Evaluation
DET
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Greg Allard
Director
GnL Enterprises
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Athol Prior
Director
Indigenous Support Services
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Gaye Mackenzie
Principle Social Scientist
URS
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Rick Cummings
Senior Lecturer
Murdoch University
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John Scougall
Consultant
JS Consulting
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Rosemary Cant
Director
SSE
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Sue Paterson
A/Director
OAG
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Helen Liedel
Consultant
Shelby Consulting
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Senior Social Scientist
URS