Drive evidence-based decision making with this innovative program from Australia's No.1 university†.

Evaluation is one of today's most sought-after skill sets across government, corporate and community sectors. Become a leader in your field with a Master of Evaluation from the University of Melbourne.

You’ll graduate with the conceptual, practical and critical thinking skills to evaluate with confidence and make a meaningful difference in your work; an understanding of the evidence required to evaluate & revise program structures, allocate resources efficiently and justify funding requests; and the skills to influence change through an in-depth understanding of evaluation theory and practice.

Delivered 100% online and taught by leading academics and industry experts, the Evaluation program is designed to suit busy professionals with varying levels of experience with evaluation, including planners, trainers, performance auditors, managers and consultants.

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Planning, Funding & Delivering Community Infrastructure
Description

The Planning, Funding & Delivering Community Infrastructure conference held on 29th & 30th November 2017 in Melbourne will explore progressive case studies from across the country that promote the design and delivery of integrated community infrastructure.

This conference will focus on:

• How to identify & secure funding
• Improving gap analysis to determine projects
• Improving facility partnerships & community outcomes

Agenda highlights:

• Over 15 fantastic speakers and thought provoking sessions!
• Featuring innovative community infrastructure case studies on swimming pools, integrated community hubs, libraries and sporting facilities
• Perspectives from State and Local Government from inner city and regional areas
• Examples of working financial and private sector partnerships

Who will attend?

Local & State Government representatives with job titles & responsibilities for:

• Community Infrastructure
• Social Infrastructure
• Community Development
• Community Facilities
• Social Planning
• Sports & Recreation

Register now to secure early bird rates!

For more information, visit the website or contact us at registration@criterionconferences.com.

Industry Symposium: Prosperity in a Changing Climate

There's a growing hunger for practical climate change solutions and global interest in Australian capabilities.

Join Australia's diverse climate change industry in Adelaide, South Australia on 23 and 24 November this year, to explore how suppliers, researchers and policy makers can collaborate and create opportunity locally and overseas.

Whether you work to reduce greenhouse gases or on adaptation and resilience, don't miss this chance to hear 2017 highlights, business opportunities, and to connect with potential partners.

Speakers come from industry leaders, including CSIRO Adaptation Research, Resilient Melbourne (Vic), Carbon Neutral Adelaide, the SA Energy Plan, Department of Environment Land, Water and Planning (Vic), Investor Group on Climate Change, The Sponge City Consortium (China), The Outback Communities Authority, Australian Red Cross, Climate-KIC Australia, Resilient Hills and Coast and Resilient South.

Learn more or book your place now.

The symposium is hosted by Climate Change Services Australia - a not-for-profit organisation established to grow the sector, foster partnerships and share skills and experiences.