Case Studies
See how our evidence-based research drives meaningful social impact and informed decision-making.
Social & Policy Areas
Relationship between an Australian Casino Rewards Program and Problem Gambling
Using innovative data methods, Arcadia Social Research uncovered insights into gambling harm and recovery, providing valuable evidence for prevention strategies and peer support in South Australia.
Profiling Visitor Behaviour and Barriers to Access at a National Science Centre
Arcadia Social Research helped Questacon uncover who visits, who doesn’t, and why – delivering actionable insights to broaden engagement and boost attendance.
Analysis of Public Discourse on Gambling Help Forums
Using innovative data methods, Arcadia Social Research uncovered insights into gambling harm and recovery, providing valuable evidence for prevention strategies and peer support in South Australia.
Voice of the Customer in Disability Services
We piloted an accessible, on-site feedback tool with a leading disability services provider to capture customer voice and improve services.
Census Campaign Evaluation
Arcadia Social Research was engaged by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to evaluate the effectiveness of media communications surrounding the staged release of 2021 Census data.
Mid-year Intake Program Evaluation
Arcadia Social Research was commissioned to evaluate South Australia’s Mid-Year Intake programme, introduced to better align early education enrolments with children’s developmental needs.
The Victorian Population Health Survey
Arcadia Social Research manages the Victorian Population Health Survey, Australia’s largest ongoing health study, delivering robust, weighted data each year to inform state and local health policy, planning, and research.
Tasmanian Prison Service Remand to Work Pilot Evaluation
Arcadia Social Research evaluated a Tasmanian Prison Service pilot supporting Indigenous reintegration, uncovering key insights to strengthen future transition-to-work programs.
NSW Youth Gambling study
A qualitative study of how young people are exposed and transition to gambling.
Modifying Energy Rating Labels to Increase the Uptake of Energy-Efficient Products
Arcadia Social Research was commissioned by government agencies in Australia and New Zealand to investigate how the Energy Rating Label could be improved to better communicate the energy efficiency, cost savings, and environmental benefits of appliances.
Designing a Replacement for the Survey of Motor Vehicle Use
Arcadia developed a dual-track approach to replace the discontinued motor vehicle survey, combining improved survey design with a roadmap for automated data collection.
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