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This opportunity assessment (OA) will review the potential to maximise the benefits of improved energy technologies for Australian homes directly; and for providing grid support and the potential for smart algorithms, to assist customers to optimise energy choices.

Reducing emissions from restaurants is imperative to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Offering plant-based meats can reduce emissions from restaurants. This research identifies barriers preventing restaurants from offering plant-based meat dishes and segments restaurants based on identified barriers.

This project will involve community surveys, and co-design session will inform program implementation. A follow up survey will conducted after implementation to assess program effectiveness, changes in attitudes, perceptions or behaviour…

This Program aims to identify effective approaches to bridging the digital divide and ensuring technology has a positive impact on the lives of those at the base of the economic pyramid (BoEP).

The Digital Empowerment Program equipped small-to-medium sized (SME) Gold Coast tourism operators with skills to develop their digital marketing strategy, aiming to generate more awareness and visitation to their business. The evidence-based 5-step digital marketing process underpinned the training to upskill operators…

Measure the effectiveness of VMS for drivers to slow down in koala conservation areas. Assess the effectiveness of an awareness campaign to improve residents’ attitudes, awareness, and knowledge towards koalas in their community. Examine how response to koala conservation initiatives improves when citizens are exposed to and participate within multiple…

This project will involve community surveys, and co-design session will inform program implementation. A follow up survey will conducted after implementation to assess program effectiveness, changes in attitudes, perceptions or behaviour…

To evaluate the community response to motion activated turtle sensitive lighting at two loggerhead nesting beaches; establish the community support for the investment in light pollution reduction; and use the findings as a basis of support for further social marketing for behaviour change.

Switch Your Fish was a short campaign to challenge recreational fishers on the Sunshine Coast to enjoy a different range of fish to eat. The different species were Mahi Mahi, Cobia, and Amberjack; and the campaign was designed to take the pressure off other species including Snapper and Pearl Perch.

The Blurred Minds Academy is a social enterprise featuring 11 evidence-based and gamified modules to support teachers in delivering alcohol and drug education. We have evaluated the effectiveness of the Blurred Minds Academy and data shows positive impact on students’ attitudes, beliefs & behaviours…