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EVIDENCE TO ACTION
About Evidence to Action​​
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The NDRP’s Evidence to Action program curates inclusive events to bring together the disability community, Disability Representative Organisations, Disabled Persons Organisations, researchers, service providers and policy makers including government. The events explore evidence, identify research and evidence gaps, build connections and discuss barriers to applying evidence.
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The program is led by Sue Tape, Head of Evidence to Action.
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“My role is all about connecting with people to understand what insights are needed, and collaborating with others to make sure the evidence we gather drives meaningful changes in policies and practices,” she says.
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“Ultimately, I’m focused on making research by and with people with disability truly count—so it leads to real improvements in their lives.”
Most recent event
13 October: Doing research together
Supporting inclusive and collaborative research partnerships
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Monday 13 October 2025
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We were pleased to launch the Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) report Co-design Partnerships: A Mutual Exchange. We explored practical tools, examples, and guidance for researchers who want to work well with advocacy organisations (DPOs, DROs, and others).​​
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Missed the event? You can watch the recording on our YouTube channel.
NDRP Resource Pack
The NDRP Resource Pack is a practical toolkit. It helps researchers build respectful, fair, and inclusive partnerships with advocacy organisations, with tips, checklists, and templates you can use straight away.
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Download NDRP Resource Pack (word).
Watch the video on the NDRP Resource pack (Includes captions): ​
DANA Report 'Co-design Partnerships: A Mutual Exchange'
Watch the video on the Advocacy basics (Includes captions): ​
In this video, we’ll explain what advocacy is, the different types of advocacy, and why it matters — especially in research led by and with people with disability.
Past events
24 July: Mobilising disability research and evidence for policy impact
Held on Thursday 24 July 2025
​​This third event in the Evidence to Action series brought together people with disability, advocates, policymakers, researchers, and leaders from the sector. There were short talks and group discussions. It built on ideas from earlier events and showed NDRP’s focus on research led by people with disability, based on real experiences, and aimed at making a difference in policy and practice.
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All the ideas and suggestions from this event will help shape future resources, advice, and funding, making sure that research led by and for people with disability is supported, valued, and put into action.
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Recordings
This event was hosted by Clare Gibellini, NDRP Board Chair, and Mary Sayers, NDRP CEO.
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Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
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Jane Spring AM, Chair of Australia’s Disability Strategy Advisory Council.
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Professor Sally Robinson, NDRP Research Committee member
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Natalie Wade, Associate Commissioner, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
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Event Proceedings
Event slides
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Download the breakout session slides (PowerPoint)
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Case studies
Questions
​1 May: Exploring Knowledge Mobilisation​​
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Held on Thursday 1 May 2025.
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Mobilising evidence for action means using good research to make real changes that help people with disability.
This means making sure findings from research is used to improve laws, systems, and support services. This event explored how research by and with people with disability leads to real policy and practice impact. ​​
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Watch the keynote address from Professor Erin Wilson (English and Auslan):
Event Proceedings
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Download Event Resources
What to Expect
Event slides
Slides were used by selected speakers.
5 December: Exploring the Evidence to Enable the Elimination of Restrictive Practices in Australia. ​
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Presented in collaboration with Inclusion Australia and People With Disability Australia.​
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Held on 5 December 2024.
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The event covered important topics related to upholding the rights and safety of people with disability, in line with the NDRP Research Agenda. It also explored the lifelong impacts of restrictive practices, and the evidence gaps that need addressing across sectors.
Event recording
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