Cat Conatus
Research
and evaluation
Publications and conferences
Papers and publications
Guenther, J., Castle, K., Raymond, N. and Berschl, K. Forthcoming. "Training for employment outcomes in Indigenous contexts: Straddling the space between cultures." VOCAL, The Australian Journal of Vocational Education & Training in Schools.
Guenther, J and Arvier, M, 2009, "Assessing the impact of a mobile family resource service for parents and young children." International Journal of Child Health and Human Development 2(2).
Guenther, J., Arnott, A. and WIlliams, E. 2009, Measuring the unmeasurable: Complex evaluations in the Northern Territory. Working paper series 1, Paper 1, covaluator.net., Retrieved April 2010 from http://www.covaluator.net/docs/S1.1_measuring_the_unmeasurable.pdf.
Young, M and Guenther, J, 2008, "The shape of Aboriginal learning and work opportunities in desert regions." The Rangeland Journal 30: 177-186.
Guenther, J Falk, I Arnott, A Lucardie, D and Spiers, H, 2008, Examining learning partnerships in northern Australia. National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Adelaide.Retrieved July 2010 from http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr05006.pdf
Guenther, J Falk, I and Arnott, A, 2008, The role of vocational education and training in welfare to work. National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Adelaide, Retrieved July 2010 from http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr6009.pdf
Guenther, J and Falk, I 2007, "Northern Territory Domestic and Family Violence policy and practice: engagement through evaluation." The Australasian Journal of Community Engagement 2(1): 157-165.
Guenther, J and Millar, P 2007, Promoting successful collaboration in the Communities for Children context, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, Perth.
Learning Research Group and officers from The Department of Chief Minister 2006, Evaluation of the Northern Territory Government Domestic and Family Violence Strategies, Charles Darwin University, Darwin.
Millar, P & Guenther, J 2007, Supporting and capacity building for our partners, Topical Paper No. 5, University Department of Rural Health, University of Tasmania for the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth.
Falk, I Guenther, J Lambert, T & Johnstone, K 2006, Role of evaluation in assessing and developing communication and governance processes in an evidence-based policy development/implementation environment, Paper presented to the AES International Conference – Darwin, 4-7 September, 2006.
Young, M Guenther, J & Boyle, A 2007, Growing the Desert: Educational pathways for remote Indigenous peoples, NCVER, Adelaide.
Guenther, J 2005, Learnline at Charles Darwin University: Usage and staff evaluation, Report for CDU Academic Development Unit, Darwin.
Guenther, J & Millar, P 2005, Building self-reliance and well-being, Oakleigh redevelopment and community linkages project, Stage C consultancy report, for The Salvation Army Tasmania Property Trust. Cat Conatus, Ulverstone.
Guenther, J & Dwyer, I 2005, Evaluation of the Information Technology Training Project, Report for the Office of Post Compulsory Education and Training, Hobart, Available online: http://www.catcom.com.au/pdf/ITTP_evaluation_final_report.pdf [Accessed April 2006]
Guenther, J Young, M Boyle, A Schaber, E & Richardson, J 2005, Growing the desert: Effective educational pathways for remote Indigenous peoples, Desert Knowledge CRC and National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Adelaide.
Guenther, J & Millar, P 2004, Evaluation of the Break O’Day Volunteer Resource Centre, Cat Conatus, Ulverstone.
NTCOSS 2004, Creating effective pathways to employment and training for the employment disadvantaged in the Northern Territory. Charles Darwin University Learning Research group, Northern Territory Council of Social Service, Darwin. (co-author and report editor)
Kilpatrick, S and Guenther, J. 2003, FarmBis Annual Industry survey - final report for Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia. Research and Learning in Regional Australia, University of Tasmania, Launceston.
Kilpatrick, S & Guenther, J 2003, ‘Successful VET partnerships in Australia’. International Journal of Training Research, Vol 1.
Kilpatrick, S & Guenther, J 2003. Survey of computers, Internet and broadband in the Kentish Municipality, Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia, Launceston.
Falk, I. and Guenther, J. 2002, Literacy and numeracy for the new world of un/employment - Implications of a fully literate Australia. ALNARC. Language Australia.
Guenther, J. & Falk, I. 2002, What makes ‘good’ literacy and numeracy provision?Findings from Australian research, Literacy Today. Sep 2002.
Guenther, J and Falk, I. 2000, Measuring trust and community capacity - social capital for the common good in Discussion Paper Series - Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia., February.
Conference and seminar presentations
Guenther, J. 2010. Measuring the unmeasurable: Dealing with complex and complicated evaluations. AES Tasmania Seminar Series, University of Tasmania, Hobart. 16 July 2010, Retrieved July 2010 from http://www.catconatus.com.au/docs/100716_AES_measuring_unmeasurable.pdf
Guenther, J., Davis, V., Foster, D. and Arnott, A. 2010. Two knowledges working together. AUCEA 2010, 7th Annual Conference, Launceston. 5-7 July 2010, Australian University Community Engagement Alliance, Retrieved July 2010 from http://www.catconatus.com.au/docs/100702_AUCEA_paper_working_together_final.pdf.
Guenther, J. and Langworthy, A. 2010. Building social capital among students in preparation programs-lessons from the UTAS University Preparation Program. AUCEA 2010 National Conference, University of Tasmania Launceston Campus. 5-7 July 2010, Retrieved July 2010 from http://www.catconatus.com.au/docs/100703_AUCEA_Building social capital among students in preparation programs.pdf.
Guenther, J. and Johnson, P. 2010. Engaging pre-tertiary students with low English literacy using online technologies. AUCEA 2010 National Conference, University of Tasmania Launceston Campus. 5-7 July 2010, Retrieved July 2010 from http://www.catconatus.com.au/docs/100704_AUCEA_engaging_online_learners_guenther_johnson.pdf
Guenther, J., Gurruwiwi, G. and Donohoe, A. 2010. Training for life... in two worlds. AVETRA 13th Annual Conference, Holiday Inn, Gold Coast, Retrieved April 2010 from http://www.covaluator.net/docs/S3.1_training_for_life_two_worlds.pdf.
Guenther, J. and Boonstra, M. 2009. Adapting Evaluation Materials for Remote Indigenous Communities and Low-Literacy Participants. 12th Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Perth, Western Australia, Retrieved January 2010 from http://www.catconatus.com.au/docs/091117_APCCAN_FAST.pdf.
Guenther, J and Tayler, C, 2008, Indigenous Training And Development Project: Using technology innovatively for low literacy learner, 17th NCVER No Frills Conference, University of Tasmania, Newnham Campus, Launceston, 9-11 July 2008.
Guenther, J Tams, H and Legge, L, 2008, From Welfare to Work in the Tamar Valley: Building skills into employment programs for disadvantaged job seekers, 17th NCVER No Frills Conference, University of Tasmania, Newnham Campus, Launceston, 9-11 July 2008.
Guenther, J, 2008, The role of the evaluator in remote contexts. Public Seminar Series, North Australia Research Unit, 27 March 2008, Darwin.
Guenther, J and Falk, I 2007, The roles of the evaluator as objective observer and active participant. Are they mutually exclusive?, AES International Conference. Melbourne, September 2007.
Guenther, J, Falk, I, Borgelt, K, Tyrell, A, Arnott, A, Churchill, J, Gunn, J and Black, S 2007, VET in welfare to work: Does it work well?, EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION OR STATUS QUO? The new context for VET, AVETRA 2007 - 10th Annual Conference, Victoria University, Footscray Park, April 11-13th 2007.
Falk, I and Guenther, J 2007, Generalising from Qualitative Research: Case studies from VET in Contexts, EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION OR STATUS QUO? The new context for VET, AVETRA 2007 - 10th Annual Conference, Victoria University, Footscray Park, April 11-13, 2007.
Guenther, J, Young, M and Boyle, A 2007, Learning for livelihoods: Lessons from training in diverse desert contexts, EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION OR STATUS QUO? The new context for VET, AVETRA 2007 - 10th Annual Conference, Victoria University, Footscray Park, April 11-13, 2007.
Falk, I Guenther, J Lambert, T & Johnstone, K 2006, Role of evaluation in assessing and developing communication and governance processes in an evidence-based policy development/implementation environment, Paper presented to AES International Conference, 4-7 September, 2006, Darwin.
Falk, I & Guenther, J 2006, Generalising from qualitative research: case studies from VET in contexts, Paper presented at 15th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference: July 2006, Mooloolaba, Australia.
Guenther, J Millar, P & Falk, I 2006, Characteristics of Communities of Practice: Would the real Community of Practice please stand up! Paper for presentation at AVETRA conference April 2006, Wollongong.
Guenther, J & Falk, I 2006, Partners in practice: Does the national VET rhetoric connect with community reality? Paper for presentation at AVETRA conference April 2006, Wollongong.
Guenther, J 2005, Identity formation in effective vocational education and training programs, Paper presented to NCVER No Frills conference, Wodonga, July 2005, Retrieved July 2010 from http://catconatus.com.au/phd/identity_vet.pdf
Promising Practice Profiles
Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia 2009, FAST (Families and Schools Together), Darwin. Promising Practice Profiles. Australian Institute for Family Studies, Retrieved June 2009 from http://www.aifs.gov.au/cafca/ppp/profiles/cfc_fast.html.
Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia 2009, HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters), Burnie. Promising Practice Profiles. Australian Institute for Family Studies, Retrieved March 2009 from http://www.aifs.gov.au/cafca/ppp/profiles/cfc_hippy.html.
Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia, 2010, Bernie on Wheels. Promising Practice Profiles. Australian Institute for Family Studies, http://www.aifs.gov.au/cafca/ppp/profiles/cfc_bernie_wheels.html.
Contact information:
Dr John Guenther
mail: PO Box 469, Ulverstone, Tasmania 7315
main office: 13 Hamilton St, Ulverstone, Tasmania 7315
mobile: 0412 125 661
ulverstone: 03 6425 9016