OUR WORK FOR CLIENTS
Below we provide examples of consultancy projects we have undertaken for clients. More information is available on request.

Program Evaluations and Policy Reviews

Jobs Fund Review for the Department of Employment, Education and Training
The Review investigated five projects, directed to Indigenous people and communities and funded under, Jobs Fund Round 1 and Round 2 Projects ... READ MORE

Development of a Model for a National Gambling Research Authority
Hugh Watson Consulting was contracted to develop a model for a National Gambling Research Institute ... READ MORE

Developing a framework for the National Report to Parliament on the Educational Performance of Indigenous Students
Hugh Watson conducted consultations in every State and Territory to develop the framework in 2001 ... READ MORE

National Evaluation of the National Indigenous English Literacy and Numeracy Program (NIELNS)
This two year national evaluation was completed in 2003 ...READ MORE

Evaluation of the Maintain the Momentum Program for the Australian Sports Commission
This Federally funded program was designed to continue Australia’s improvement in elite sport following the “Next Steps” program of the early 1990’s ... READ MORE

National Evaluation of the Students at Risk Program
The Students at Risk Program was a national Program conducted by the then Department of Employment Education and Training (DEET) ... READ MORE

National Review of Adult Literacy Provision and Funding
The Commonwealth and State Governments were concerned that the demand for adult literacy services exceeded the provision ... READ MORE

Study of Unmet Demand for the Disability Reform Package
The Department of Social Security required a review of the unmet and future demand for the Disability Reform Package (DRP) ... READ MORE

Management and Organisational Reviews

A strategic consultancy to establish the new Commonwealth Office of the Information Commissioner including strategy, structure and business processes (with Oakton Consulting)
The aim of this consultancy was to provide the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with a business model ... READ MORE

Review of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Authority
The Company undertook a review of the organisational structure, management responsibilities and allocation of resources ... READ MORE

National Review of the Australian Council of National Trusts
This national review undertaken through Minter Ellison Consulting was conducted in order to develop an appropriate business model ... READ MORE

Organisational Review of the Salvation Army’s Employment Plus
This consultancy involved a strategic and organisational review of the largest Job Network provider in Australia ... READ MORE

Strategic and Business Planning

The development of a Business Plan for a Kimberley Region ‘At-Risk’ Indigenous Youth Diversion Program for the Kimberley
Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC)
The Yiriman Youth Program has been in operation for eight years funded by both Commonwealth and State agencies ... READ MORE

Planning for the Australian National Audit Office
Hugh Watson has conducted several annual planning workshops for the Executive and SES officers of the Australian National Audit Office ... READ MORE


Efficiency and Effectiveness Reviews

Review of Investigation Activities for THE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY
Hugh Watson Consulting conducted a Review of Investigation Activities for the Australian Communications and Media Authority ... READ MORE