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The project involved: Findings Directory of Indigenous and related mainstream evaluation 2002-2010 a comprehensive literature review of existing national and international research on Indigenous languages and the delivery of Indigenous languages programs in schools; a comprehensive mapping exercise to document: o o o current State and Territory policies and practices relating to Indigenous languages in Australian schools; numbers and types of Indigenous languages programs currently being delivered in schools in each State and Territory and how these are staffed and funded; and the range of training and professional learning options and/or teacher preparation courses available to teachers and speakers of Indigenous languages in each State and Territory to enable them to deliver such programs in schools; an analysis of existing models of teacher preparation and/or training and professional learning for those involved in, or wishing to become involved in the delivery of Indigenous languages programs in schools, and an evaluation of their relevance and applicability to the Australian context; and six case studies of examples of good practice of Indigenous languages programs in schools reflecting different settings. The report makes 15 recommendations with a view to supporting the National Plan for Languages Education in Australian Schools 2005-2008 as well as supporting the maintenance, revitalisation, and rebuilding of Australia’s Indigenous languages. Parent School Partnership Initiative Audit Year: 2007-08 Evaluator: Australian National Audit Office The Parent School Partnership Initiative (PSPI) was introduced in 2005 as one element of the Whole of School Intervention Strategy (WoSI). PSPI funds were used to focus on a range of strategic interventions – from school based initiatives to improve attendance and retention, through to nutrition projects, community liaison and providing additional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents to actively engage in educational decision making. Findings In summary, the ANAO made a number of recommendations regarding the PSPI element of the Whole of School Intervention Strategy. They include: reviewing the objectives to resolve overlap with other programs; establishing performance indicators in relation to revised objectives; improving the design of the program; and strengthening the delivery of the program. Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination 22 June 2010
Directory of Indigenous and related mainstream evaluation 2002-2010 Performance Audit of the Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF) and the Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme (ICAS) Year: 2007–08 Auditor: Office of Evaluation and Audit (Indigenous Programs) Department of Finance and Administration Website: http://www.finance.gov.au/oea/docs/OEA_ISBF-ICAS_report.pdf The Office of Evaluation and Audit (Indigenous Programs) (the Office) identified the Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF) and the Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme (ICAS) as programs to be reviewed as part of its 2007–2010 Work Program. Both programs are administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The aim of this performance audit was to: assess the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the operation of the ISBF and ICAS programs including DEEWR’s overall administration of the programs identify the achievements of projects funded under the program, and determine the extent to which project performance and outcomes have met the overall objectives of the ISBF and the ICAS programs identify any areas where performance can be improved. The audit concluded that DEEWR has been successful in providing financial assistance to eligible Indigenous businesses through the ISBF and ICAS programs. However, in the absence of adequate performance information on the outcomes achieved by the ISBF and ICAS programs, it was not possible for the Office to conclude on the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the program against stated objectives. Both ISBF and ICAS are small compared to other programs administered by DEEWR under the Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP) and the audit noted the similarities between these programs and those managed by Indigenous Business Australia and state/territory governments. Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF) Year: 2007–08 Community Development Employment Projects Program Year: 2007 Evaluator: Office of Evaluation and Audit (Indigenous Programs) Department of Finance and Administration The Office evaluated CDEP in 1997 and found that there were significant economic and social benefits of participation in this programme. This evaluation is to re-examine the management of the program and the program achievements to provide assurance that the program is being delivered efficiently and effectively and to identify if there is scope for improvement. Indigenous employment delivered through a ‘whole-of-government’ approach is a key government priority and this evaluation provides an opportunity to see what lessons can be learnt from previous approaches that can be applied to improve future programme delivery. The evaluation builds on previous reviews such as that done by Ian Spicer, the Performance Audits of a number of CDEP service providers and CDEP performance information. Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination 23 June 2010
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