Australian Evaluation Society Limited

The Australian Evaluation Society Limited (AES) is a professional, member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and use of evaluation in Australasia. Established in 1987, AES serves evaluation practitioners, managers, teachers, students, and other interested individuals involved in the evaluation sector.

Mission and Purpose

AES aims to strengthen and promote quality evaluation practice and theory, fostering effective use of evaluation to make a difference across various sectors. The organization focuses on improving evaluation skills, knowledge, and the overall impact of evaluations conducted in Australia and the broader region.

Activities and Programs

AES operates a comprehensive professional learning program that includes workshops, seminars, group and peer mentoring, and other educational opportunities designed to build evaluation capacity. These programs cover a range of topics such as cost-benefit analysis, program theory and logic, performance measurement, systems evaluation theory, and cultural safety frameworks relevant to First Nations contexts. The society also addresses emerging areas like the application of artificial intelligence in evaluation.

Membership and Community

With a regional and multi-national scope, AES functions as a formal association governed by a charter and bylaws. It provides a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development among its members who are engaged in various facets of evaluation. The society operates under an Australian Business Number (ABN: 13886280969RR0001) and complies with legal recognition requirements for such organizations.

Governance and Recognition

AES is recognized under Australian law as a formal incorporated association and maintains a commitment to high standards of governance and transparency. It continuously works to uplift evaluation standards and practices through collaboration with practitioners and stakeholders across Australasia.

The Australian Evaluation Society plays a pivotal role in enhancing the evaluation profession, ensuring that evaluations contribute meaningfully to evidence-informed decision-making and improved outcomes within communities and organizations throughout the region.

[1] https://www.aes.asn.au/about-us [2] https://www.aes.asn.au [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/64b18ce0-2daf-e811-a961-000d3ad24182 [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/64b18ce0-2daf-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/documents/468989bf-5af4-e811-a96b-000d3ad064bd [5] https://ioce-vopes.wildapricot.org/widget/Sys/PublicProfile/30108280/3594433