What we do

Garner Willisson has a strong track record of delivering consulting services to clients in Australia and internationally. Our approach to consulting is based on a sound foundation in the theory and practice of evaluation.

Our projects typically involve research, design, planning and analysis processes to inform clients’ policies, programs and funding decisions. We work closely with our clients from project inception to completion. 

Examples of key public policy consulting projects include:

Policy research and evidence reviews

Use of co-design, evaluative rubrics and evaluation quality assessment frameworks and tools for Indigenous policies and programs – Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (2018)

Policy and evidence review for the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Model of Collaborative Care – Arthritis Australia, Abbott Pharmaceuticals (2012)

Literature review of financial literacy and capability programs – Matrix on Board (2012)

Evidence review for the Coordinated Veterans Care Program – Department of Veterans Affairs (2011)

Evidence review for Transition to Independence Program – Youth Off the Streets (2010)

Needs analysis for palliative and respite care services for Indigenous people in the ACT and NSW surrounding regions – ACT Division of General Practice (2010)

Literature review into social isolation in the young veteran population – Department of Veteran Affairs (2009)

Evaluation projects

Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) Evaluation Handbook (2019) – Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

Impact review of kJ display laws in the ACT – Department of Health, ACT (2017-2018)

Evaluation of the Departmental Evaluation Strategy and Capability Building Plan (2012-2016) – Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (2016)

Evaluation of the Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development Strategy – Department of Health, Australian Government (2015)

Evaluation of the Money Mob Talkabout an APY Land Financial Capability Program – Matrix on Board, Department of Social Services (2012-2015)

Evaluation of the National Preventive Health Research Strategy – Australian National Preventive Health Agency (2013)

Evaluation of Paung Ku – AusAID, Yangon, Myanmar (2012)

Evaluation of the Clinical Handover Pilot Program – Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (2011)

Evaluation of Australian Clinical Quality Registries – Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (2010)

Evaluation of the Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council – Department of Justice, Victorian Government (2010)

Evaluation of the MATES Program ACT – Australian Red Cross (2010)

Evaluation designs, Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, Strategies and Plans

Monitoring and evaluation framework for the National Strategic Approach to Maternity Services – Department of Health (2019)

Monitoring and evaluation framework for the Strategic Investment Plan Ministry of Health Republic of Vanuatu (2016)

Evaluation framework for the Northern Australia Roads Programs – Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (2016)

Monitoring and evaluation framework and strategy for the Status Resolution and Social Support Program – Department of Immigration and Border Control (2016)

Monitoring and evaluation framework for Psychological Support Programme and Mental Health Policies Awareness Raising Strategy – Department of Immigration and Border Control (2015)

Evaluation framework and strategy for the Philippines Performance Challenge Fund Incentive Scheme – AusAID, Manila (2012)

Monitoring and evaluation framework for the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program – Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, Orange, New South Wales, University of Newcastle, New South Wales Health (2012)

Monitoring and evaluation framework for the Coordinated Veterans Care Program – Department of Veterans Affairs (2011)

Monitoring and evaluation framework Cape York Welfare Reform trial – Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2010)

Evaluation framework for the National Centre for Research Excellence in Indigenous Health Workforce and Policy – Murdoch University / University of Melbourne / Queensland University (2009)

Monitoring and evaluation framework for the Australian Sustainable Schools Program – Department of Environment, Water, Energy and the Arts (2009

Professional development training and workshops

Integrating a Framework of Evidence and Evaluation

Building Evaluation Capability: Techniques to Monitor, Evaluate and Communicate Policy Outcomes

Monitoring and Evaluating the Impact of Policy

Policy Implementation and Program Delivery: Measuring the Outcomes of Government Policies

Writing Effective Policy Documents