AES ALERT: 16 November 2022
New release: Evaluation literature informing the Framework
– A companion document
 During the Design stage of the Framework, a background paper was written as a foundation for the co-design work between the authors and the Project Reference Group, which presented the outcomes of:
- a review of the evaluation literature for documents related to culturally safe, culturally competent, and/or culturally appropriate approaches to evaluation practice
- a review of the purpose, scope, structure and content of national frameworks relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across health, education, research or evaluation fields that made references to culturally safe, culturally competent, and/or culturally appropriate practices.
This companion document describes the outcomes from the review of the evaluation literature, which represents the literature available as of October 2020.
To learn more about the AES First Nations Cultural Safety Framework and Workshops CLICK HERE.
Design and Evaluation Through the Looking Glass: Capability, Collaboration and Creativity
Purpose: Provocation, connection and learning
Wednesday 30 November – Friday 2 December
As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on our experiences over the last 12 months - and years prior to that. We have seen examples of people pivoting to work in new and very creative ways, growth in capability and increased interest in collaborating across sectors. In line with our aim to explore the intersection of design and evaluation, the Design and Evaluation Special Interest Group brings you the 2022 Learning Sprint to explore these areas in new and different ways.
This year we have a slightly condensed structure. Five 1-hour sessions over three days, with speakers with a myriad of experience - most of which will be new to evaluators.
If you have any questions, you can direct them to the SIG team: design@aes.asn.au
Brought to you by the AES Design and Evaluation Special Interest Group (SIG)
For the full program of Sprint sessions click here.
Evaluation job vacancies
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If you would like to advertise a job vacancy on the AES website, please see details in the AES ONLINE SERVICES section below.
Register for Workshops - Online Delivey
November 2022
Last minute registration
Workshop: Systems Evaluation Theory – Practice & Implementation (Online 17 & 24 November 2022)
Workshop: Learning to apply the AES First Nations Cultural Safety Framework (Online 29 November 2022)
Workshop: Applying the AES First Nations Cultural Safety Framework in practice (Online 29 November 2022)
December 2022
Workshop: Introduction to Evaluation: Core Concepts and Methods (Online 7 & 9 December 2022)
Upcoming Regional Seminars
These are free events organised and hosted by the regional network and special interest groups of the AES
Please check the AES online events calendar: https://www.aes.asn.au/evaluation-learning/professional-learning-events and keep an eye on your inbox for details of other upcoming events.
OF INTEREST
The Of Interest section of the AES Alert includes information from international evaluation societies as well as upcoming events and other articles that may be of interest to our members and wider evaluation community. There is no charge to be included. Please send content to aes@aes.asn.au by Tuesday lunchtime. Your article should include a short blurb and any relevant links. Note that we don't include images or upload documents. Note that the AES reserves the right to refuse publication if we don't judge that your copy is of interest to members of the AES. Member notices are given preference.
ARTD-X Friday Afternoon Thinks
ARTD invites you to bring your lunch, your curiosity and your ideas for lunchtime learning sessions with presenters from ARTD and friends. These sessions are open to anyone interested in these topics to join. Whatever your role and your background, if you’re in it for impact and a better world, you’re welcome! ARTD-X is highly interactive, with a 20 minute presentation, and 40 minutes for small group or open discussion. Upcoming topics include impact evaluation, managing change and systems thinking, and micro-credentials in the disability sector.
Find upcoming dates and register at: https://www.artd.com.au/news/join-us-for-artd-x-friday-afternoon-thinks/
Clear Horizon Academy – Courses Now Available
Enrolments are now open for a range Clear Horizon courses, with AES members eligible to receive a 15% discount (just use the code “aes15” at enrolment to claim your discount).
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MEL: MEASUREMENT LEARNING AND EVALUATION
15-week online course | Starts 24th February 2023
With real-time access to global MEL experts, this is your chance to see how the MEL puzzle fits together, from the foundations to cutting edge innovations, all while receiving support and practical resources to start applying your learnings directly to your work. Find out more.
USING POWER BI FOR IMPACT
6-week online course | Self-paced
Are your reports creating cut-through? Does your impact speak for itself? If not, it's time to harness data technology to help you track and drive social impact. This introductory course on Power BI for social change makers will get you started. Find out more.
AES ONLINE SERVICES
AES Blog
We want to hear from you! What is interesting you in the world of evaluation? Have you attended an AES event recently and are keen to share what you learned? Please refer to the Guidelines for what and how to submit to the AES blog and if you have any questions, please email the team at blog@aes.asn.au. Check out the the latest AES blogs by clicking here.
Job Vacancies
Employers looking to fill positions in program monitoring and evaluation and performance measurement can list their job vacancies on the AES website. This service is available to members and non-members for a small fee. Discover the benefits of advertising on the AES website as recruiters and for applicants. Local and overseas opportunities are listed throughout the year and are also included in the AES Alert e-newsletter.
Consultants Directory
The AES often receives enquiries looking for evaluators with specific areas of expertise. These enquiries are directed to the online searchable Consultants' Directory. As well as being 'discovered' by potential customers, consultants in the directory also enjoy receiving early advice on any call for Evaluation services tenders. AES members can be listed in the Consultants' Directory for a small fee. Log into the AES website and access the form here.
Logging On to Member Only areas of the new AES website
Members can now remain logged into the AES website rather than log in each time - simply click on the 'Remember me' box when loggin in. If you have forgotten your username and password, please email us at aes@aes.asn.au.
Become an AES member
Do you work as an evaluator, commission evaluation work, manage evaluation projects, are an academic teaching and conducting research, a tertiary level student or even a professional interested in evaluation and performance measurement? Are you interested in developing your knowledge and skills across evaluation theory, methods and practice while networking with other professionals involved in similar work? Then you will benefit from joining the AES. Click here for more information and to apply to join.
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands in which we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
The Australian Evaluation Society is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
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