Australian Evaluation Society

The Australian Evaluation Society (AES) is a member based organisation which exists to improve the theory, practice and use of evaluation for people involved in evaluation including evaluation practitioners, managers, teachers and students of evaluation, and other interested individuals. We have more than 1,000 members involved in all aspects of evaluation and performance measurement. The AES is governed by a Board of directors and managed by a CEO and staff.

Members represent diverse areas of evaluation practice and sectors and meet regularly through Regional Networks and Special Interest Groups. The AES Blog provides a virtual meeting space for evaluators – both new and experienced – to share their perspectives and reflect on theory. The AES offers professional development through an annual international conference and regular online and face-to-face workshops and seminars. We encourage and recognise outstanding contributions to the theory, practice and use of evaluation through the annual Awards for Excellence in Evaluation. AES members have access to a range of resources, including the Evaluation Journal of Australasia.

The AES is committed to strengthening and building First Nation peoples’ evaluation capacity in culturally safe evaluation theory, practice and use.

QCOSS Research and Evaluation Network

As the Queensland community services sector’s peak body, QCOSS delivers a year-round research and advocacy program to deliver change on structural social issues and to promote the work and needs of the sector.

The Research and Evaluation network provides an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge sharing in the area of research and evaluation, with the aim of utilising community sector resources more effectively to promote improved outcomes for organisations and their clients.