Resources

Find information on why accessibility is in the Digital Service Standard and how you can meet the Standard through applying accessibility principles in the Discovery, Alpha and Beta stages of design.

Using data and digitisation for oversight and enforcement is increasingly part of the work of most regulators. This recorded panel discussion gives an overview for regulators who are not data specialists. Recorded in May 2022.

The APS Data Professional video library includes the series ‘In Conversation with Dr Gruen’ along with past Data Profession Technical Forums. Hear about the experiences and lessons learned by agencies and data professionals in the Australian Public Service (APS).

Data.gov.au is the central source of Australian open government data. Anyone can access the anonymised public datasets, publicly-funded research data and datasets from private institutions that are in the public interest.

This video was recorded in May 2022 at the APS Academy’s Craft Conversations event for the Digital and Data Professions. In it, the Head of the Data Profession and the Head of the Digital Profession share their experiences of the APS.

For designers of digital services, the Australian Government Digital Service Standard sets out the best-practice principles that are simple, clear and fast.

The APS Academy has through Cathy Fussell created a series of, ‘How to…’ articles to provide guidance on what information and avenues are available.

Services Australia’s Program Practice Frameworks can be used as standalone resources, or as suite of connected products to support staff when managing programs and projects, engaging with stakeholders and conducting analysis. The Frameworks feature focus areas which include a set of guidelines, applied tools, resources and links to other relevant and appropriate materials.

Join a community of data and digital professionals at all levels of government. Connect with your peers, access training and learn from community meetups.

The Evaluation Profession encourages you to develop critical skills in evaluation. Those skills contribute to shaping programs and policies that make a difference. By joining you will contribute to fostering accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.