For more than two decades, APO has connected policymakers, researchers, and communities with the evidence they need. In this blog,…
From awareness to action: bridging the ‘know-do’ gap in 2025
APO is proud to be supporting the biennial Evidence and Implementation Summit 2025 for the third time. In 2023, guest…
Guest blog: How to use the Commonwealth Evaluation Library to inform your work
APO is thrilled to launch the new Commonwealth Evaluation Library on APO, a landmark collection commissioned by the Australian Centre…
Connecting communities with curated Collections of policy and research
Do you have easy access to the latest research and policy for your work? APO enables evidence-informed decisions by curating…
How to find a policy expert
The key to developing evidence-based policy is for policymakers to form trusted relationships with research experts who can apply their…
A perfect match in public policy: Introducing the SMF Collection
In December 2023, it was announced that the Susan McKinnon Foundation (SMF) was partnering with the Analysis & Policy Observatory…
APO has found a new home!
After 21 years at Swinburne University of Technology, APO will be joining the Susan McKinnon Foundation to continue it’s vital…
15 years is too long! Closing the ‘know-do’ gap
APO is proud to be again supporting the Evidence and Implementation Summit 2023. In this guest blog, Associate Professor Robyn…
Join us in the free knowledge ecosystem
Many of us rely on Wikipedia as a ‘go-to’ source of reliable information. However, this free encyclopaedia wouldn’t exist without…
Permission to connect? How people navigate connection-confusion in outer metro growth areas
It is too often said that it is difficult to make new friends when you’re an adult; yet social connection…
Connection and resilience for disaster preparedness in outer metro suburbs
Disaster preparedness and recovery is a growing issue for urban fringe suburbs and social connection is key to building community…
Systems or community to meet your needs? What to do about social connection in outer-metro suburbs
APO is proud to be partnering with Swinburne University of Technology and Australian Red Cross on the event, Achieving Social…
The missing link in the free knowledge ecosystem
APO and Wikimedia have both been existing in the free knowledge ecosystem for the last two decades. They have finally…
Lived experience and research: Complementary or competitors in the policy process?
While lip service is frequently paid to the importance of incorporating research evidence and lived experience into the policymaking process,…
Public service capability: A matter for everyone
APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy, explains why she is relieved that the Australian Public Service has not gained traction as an issue for voters and what we can do instead to promote transparent and accountable public policy and services.
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