Our presentation of our education research to a training board went really well! They had excellent questions about how to better support on the job training in seasonal jobs, such as in the aquaculture and agricultural sectors.
Continue reading “Hop to Change”
Our team ran a randomised control trial to increase the number of classes that apprentices and trainees (‘learners’) attend. We significantly increased course attendance by sending employers a text message detailing what their learners are studying at their vocational training organisation (TAFE).
Continue reading “Strengthening Education and Training”
This was me en route to my stakeholder meeting! This is for our project on improving services and support for vulnerable people at risk of reoffending. This has been a massive project that I have loved working on. This group of people are underserved and yet over policed. They want a second chance after a life time caught up in the criminal justice system.
Continue reading “Second Chances”
We moved offices a few weeks ago. This is a welcome view! Continue reading Welcome View
This was the route to a stakeholder meeting in Bankstown, Western Sydney! We discussed our second project on vocational training and education, focusing on course enrollments.
Continue reading “After the Results, What Comes Next?”
Yesterday I went to rural New South Wales with a colleague to deliver a workshop. We discussed behavioural science concepts and a framework to eliminate risky behaviour during emergencies.
Continue reading “Community Safety”
A couple of weeks back, I travelled to the other side of the Sydney central business district to present our work on vocational training, to a public sector audience.
Continue reading “Vocational Training Completions”
Last day of fieldwork was wonderful!
Continue reading “Last Day of Fieldwork on Community Services”
This is my second last day of fieldwork on vulnerable people’s experiences with service providers. The interview was very interesting, focusing on drug dependencies, metal health and the law.
Continue reading “Fieldwork with Vulnerable People”
A colleague and I organised a board game afternoon as a team building exercise late. We had so much fun.
Continue reading “Team Building”
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