Overview
Background
My research explores how knowledge and evidence are translated into policy design and implementation. Previously I have explored the use of behavioural insights, experimental methods, codesign and am now interrogating digital transformation in the development of policy. I am currently completing an ARC Linkage Project titled ‘The new digital governance of welfare-to-work’ and an ESRC project exploring 'Ethics and expertise in times of crisis: Learning from international varieties of ethics advice'. In August 2025 I will be undertaking a DECRA project titled 'Behind the Screens: Interrogating Digital Service Design and Delivery'. Prior to undertaking my Phd I worked in the Australian Public Service, where I developed a deep interest in public administration, knowledge sharing and evidence-based policy.
Availability
- Dr Sarah Ball is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University
- Masters (Coursework), Flinders University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2019
Journal Article
How far to nudge?: assessing behavioural public policy
Ball, Sarah (2019). How far to nudge?: assessing behavioural public policy. Local Government Studies, 45 (2), 283-286. doi: 10.1080/03003930.2019.1570048
2019
Edited Outputs
Understanding public value workshop: report on proceedings
Brown, Prue, Cherney, Lorraine, Warner, Sarah, Abazie, Ugochi Cynthia, Ball, Sarah, Cunningham, Lauren, Le, Luu Dieu Duc, Reeves, Laura Simpson and Worsoe, Hanne eds. (2019). Understanding public value workshop: report on proceedings. Understanding Public Value, Brisbane, Australia, 11-12 July 2019. Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland, School of Political Science and International Relations.
2018
Other Outputs
What happens at Pindari matters: a longitudinal study
Parsell, Cameron, Walter, Zoe, ten Have, Charlotte, Ball, Sarah and Lam, Jack (2018). What happens at Pindari matters: a longitudinal study. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2018
Other Outputs
Service delivery models and repeat requests for emergency relief
Ambrey, Christopher, Parsell, Cameron, Robinson, Richard and Ball, Sarah (2018). Service delivery models and repeat requests for emergency relief. ISSR021235 Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2017
Journal Article
Starting a behavioural insights team: three lessons from the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government
Sarah Ball, Michael Hiscox and Tara Oliver (2017). Starting a behavioural insights team: three lessons from the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government. Journal of Behavioral Economics for Policy, 1 (Special Issue), 21-26.
Supervision
Availability
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