Fact sheet 7: Including diverse views

People with disability are diverse and cannot be defined by a single part of their identity. It is important that evaluation includes different voices, views, experiences and values. This will:

• fairly show the different experiences of people with disability
• lead to findings that are more accurate, inclusive, and impactful.

Benefits of including diverse views

Purposefully inviting people to take part can be a useful way to make sure evaluation represent more people. This includes diverse people and people who experience intersectionality.

For example, evaluation about policy, programs or services that affect children need to include:

• children with disability
• parents and carers of children with disability.

This will make sure the evaluation correctly reflects their experiences.

Amplifying the voices of groups who are sometimes excluded can support change. It can lead to more inclusive policies, programs and services in the future.

Australia has a diverse population. Everyone benefits from evaluation that includes diverse views.

You can learn more about intersectionality and inclusive evaluation in Fact sheet 3: Safe and inclusive evaluation.