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Research and evaluation

NCSS research delivers impactful insights for evidence-based practice, helping social services understand and meet community needs with data-driven improvements.

Last updated 2 January 2025

Overview

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Uncovering strategic insights for social impact

Enhancing research and evaluation capabilities for the sector

Informing service planning and operations with data

What’s new

Main research areas

Evaluation

Research engagement

We engage SSAs and sector professionals to share research findings and data, foster partnership opportunities, and encourage evidence-based practices in the sector.

Research resources

Understanding the evolving landscape and service user needs

Supporting your research and evaluation efforts