Social impact assessment is gaining momentum across tourism, economic development and business, reflecting a welcome shift toward valuing community wellbeing alongside financial outcomes. But measuring social value requires more than a quick calculation. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how social impact analysis complements narratives, stakeholder voices and theories of change, helping funders and decision-makers allocate resources more wisely while recognising the complexity of human and community change.

Workforce and education trends in Australia for 2026 are already reshaping productivity, skills supply, and regional opportunity. Drawing on five years of evaluation and national research, the Sparrowly Group team examines critical shifts - from AI-disrupted entry roles to trades shortages and transport barriers - and outlines practical strategies to strengthen workforce systems and economic resilience.

Artificial intelligence and the future of work are reshaping industries and challenging traditional roles. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno examines how AI is transforming the knowledge economy, exploring three key hypotheses on whether it will create, displace or redefine jobs - and what these shifts mean for Australia’s workforce and productivity.

Australia’s productivity and workforce growth rely as much on skilled trades as on technology. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno unpacks why boosting apprenticeships in construction and vocational pathways is essential for a balanced, future-ready economy - and why parents, educators and policymakers all have a role to play in supporting this shift.

Design thinking in economic development is the missing link between strategy and real impact. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explains how audience-centred program design helps initiatives launch effectively, solve the right problems and deliver lasting value. Offering a practical, stepped approach to integrating creativity and innovation into every stage of economic development.

Artificial intelligence in the workplace is transforming how we work, think, and create - but human oversight remains essential. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how to harness AI’s potential responsibly, ensuring innovation and efficiency never come at the cost of critical thinking, ethical judgement, or the uniquely human touch.

Australia’s 2024–25 Federal Budget has sparked debate over the Future Made in Australia Act and its market-shaping ambitions. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how this values-driven economic strategy positions Australia in the global race to net zero - balancing competitiveness, sustainability and long-term investment in the nation’s future industries.

Career exploration and workforce development are vital to helping young people make confident, informed choices about their futures. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno shares personal and professional insights on empowering the next generation to pursue pathways that align with their passions, creating a more resilient, skilled and future-ready Australian workforce.

Vocational education and training (VET) is central to shaping Australia’s future workforce and economy. In reflection of National Skills Week, Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how the VET sector drives skills development, industry collaboration and long-term prosperity, and why strengthening this system is key to ensuring Australia’s continued economic resilience and growth.

Program evaluation is a crucial component of many government interventions, initially designed as pilot programs. Evaluating the successes and failures of a pilot enables highly informed decisions to be made about the program, whether it continues and scales up or not. What do you need to consider to ensure program evaluation is truly objective? Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explains.

Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno writes about navigating the university to work transition and joining the workforce in a lockdown. He shares advice for people who are starting a new job or getting their first job.