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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… Read More

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. Read More

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

The Biobot Academy helps develop socio-emotional capabilities in children to thrive in times of uncertainty and provides a prevention tool to reduce bullying and violence in our communities. The project aims to engage 150 primary schools by 2025.

ACT Community will have an understanding of how to manage their environment to keep their waterways clear and free of algal blooms, and the ACT government will have an ongoing program to deliver to their

ACT Community will have an understanding of how to manage their environment to keep their waterways clear and free of algal blooms, and the ACT government will have an ongoing program to deliver to their

The aims of this project are to investigate the occurrence and fate of microplastics (a class of contaminant of emerging concern) in treated sewage sludge (biosolids), and the effects that they may have on soils and crops. This has been done by analysing microplastics in biosolid and agricultural soil receiving… Read More