Service 05
Research & evidence systems
Led the RISE Project - Australia’s first large-scale intersectional workforce study, generating the national evidence base that shifted how Australian organisations understand structural racism.
Overview & value proposition
Evidence-led institutional change
Sustainable structural change cannot be built on assumptions or surface-level metrics; it requires an undeniable, rigorous evidence base.
Dr Mapedzahama led Australia's first large-scale intersectional workforce study (the RISE Project). Through Research & Evidence Systems, VNC Consulting brings that world-class academic research infrastructure directly to individual organisations, government bodies, and institutions. We combine academic scholarship with practical application to produce actionable insights and robust data that drive systemic transformation.
What is included
Organisational research design & delivery
End-to-end design and execution of bespoke qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research programs tailored to your workplace context.
Intersectional workforce data analysis
Advanced data analysis that evaluates how race, gender, and other identity factors intersect within your workforce, identifying hidden systemic inequities.
National evidence programs & partnership research
Collaborative research partnerships for large-scale institutional projects, industry benchmark studies, and national equity initiatives.
Translational research: from academic evidence to practice
Translating complex academic research and theoretical frameworks into practical, plain-language strategies that leaders can implement immediately.
Policy submissions & evidence reviews
Expert preparation of formal policy submissions, systematic literature reviews, and evidence synthesis to inform organisational governance and public policy.
Is this right for your organisation?
Who this is for
This service is designed for Executives, Research Institutions, Policy Makers, and DEI Directors who:
Need rigorous, research-grade data to justify major structural and policy interventions.
Require an intersectional analysis of their workforce dynamics rather than one-dimensional diversity metrics.
Seek to partner with leading scholar-practitioners to design national or industry-wide research initiatives.
Want to translate academic equity evidence into actionable internal practices.
Ready to build a rigorous evidence base for your organisation?
Let’s discuss how VNC can partner with you to design and execute high-impact research programs.