Surplus Cognition Consulting
Surplus Cognition supports service providers, lived experience organisations, and policy makers to deliver community and social programs that are inclusive, effective, and sustainable.
Thematic and Technical Advisory
Comprehensive advisory services related to full social inclusion and participation in decision-making of the following key priority groups:
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People with disabilities
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People with mental health concerns
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Youth and young people
Offering tailored solutions aimed at breaking down barriers and promoting equitable access to opportunities. Engagements can include reviewing current practices, advice on new initiatives, capacity-building workshops, and mentoring.
Skills-based Consulting Services
Program Evaluation
Design and implementation of evaluations, covering outputs, outcomes, and impact. Analysis using quantitative and qualitative indicators, synthesis of complex data sets, and reporting tailored to needs.
Workshops
Development, facilitation, and documentation of workshops for groups. Specialising in approaches centred on inclusion and accessibility for people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Grants and Funding
Development of compelling applications for funding and grants. Project design assistance to ensure alignment with funding purpose, organisational strategic direction and modern good practice.
Research
Research on complex social issues and synthesis of findings. Characterised by an ability work across academic, lived experience, regulatory, policy, and service delivery sources. Options for reporting formats across formal and Plain English.
