Work that creates impact
We work with partners to turn complex and sensitive data into evidence that informs decisions, improves services and supports long-term outcomes. Our projects range from public-facing dashboards and digital tools to linked-data research and policy focused analysis.
Research and policy impact areas
- policy and decision support–helping governments, institutions and organisations use data to guide planning, investment and evaluation
- community and social outcomes–supporting stronger services, more effective interventions and better outcomes for communities
- environment and place–using spatial, ecological and regional data to inform place-based action
- secure linked-data research–enabling studies that use sensitive or administrative data in controlled research environments
- data tools and visualisation–creating dashboards, portals and digital resources that make complex information easier to explore and apply
UNCDF Digital and Financial Literacy Survey Portal
An interactive platform developed in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund, presenting insights from a 2022–2023 survey across seven Pacific nations to inform inclusive digital economy policies.
"It was a pleasure working with the GDT team on UNCDF’s Digital and Financial Literacy Survey Data Portal project. They were thoughtful, collaborative, and brought a great mix of technical expertise and practical thinking. Their work helped turn complex data on digital and financial literacy into something accessible and genuinely useful for the region. I really appreciated working with them on this project."
Jessica Massie
Financial Sector Development Specialist, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Rural Volunteering Vulnerability Explorer
A national-first visual tool mapping rural volunteering vulnerability, developed as part of the National Rural Volunteering Roadmap project funded by the Australian Research Council to explore the sustainability of rural volunteering in Australia.
Koala Guardians
Partnering with Social Marketing @ Griffith and 12 Local Councils, this ongoing citizen science project promotes koala conservation in Southeast Queensland. The initiative engages the community in reporting koala sightings, enhancing data collection for effective conservation strategies.
NAPLAN Achievement Data Explorer
In partnership with Griffith University's Indigenous Research Unit, this project visualises Indigenous students' performance in NAPLAN from a rights-based perspective. It highlights trends relative to peers across grades and regions from 2010 to 2019.
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Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to fostering partnerships to create synergies, best practices and amplifying our impact in achieving the SDGs for a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.
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- Data Trust Lab
- datatrustlab@griffith.edu.au
- Social Analytics Lab
- socialanalyticslab@griffith.edu.au