BehaviourWorks Australia

We bring behaviour change researchers together with government and industry to find behavioural solutions to real-world problems.

We are a leading behaviour change research enterprise within the Monash Sustainable Development Institute.

Research

Education & training

Resources

Who are we?

We are impact-driven behavioural researchers

Our interdisciplinary team of PhD qualified researchers come from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. We strive to work collaboratively with government and industry, bridging the gap between research and practice to solve our most pressing social, environmental and organisational problems.

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Research

We do research for good

As part of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, we aim to make an impact on the social, environmental and economic challenges articulated in the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our behaviour change programs are for the good of the planet and its people.

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Some of the organisations we have worked with

Our approach

We use the BehaviourWorks Method

The BehaviourWorks Method is a tried and tested approach to changing behaviours. It's our approach to helping organisations understand why, how, and at what points research can be used to help address policy problems.

Consisting of three overarching phases – Exploration, Deep Dive and Application – The Method helps organisations gather the evidence they need to make better program and investment decisions.

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Education & training

We offer cutting edge training programs

Our behaviour change training programs are developed in-house by our behavioural scientists. Our classrooms provide an in-depth understanding and insights into the world of behaviour change where you learn the skills needed to better understand the problem and design your own behaviour change intervention.

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Featured courses

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Applying Behavioural Science to Create Change

Starting 19 June 2023

8 weeks

Whether tackling global issues like reducing food waste, or organisational challenges like workplace bullying and burnout, understanding behavioural science is key to achieving your goals in changing behaviour for good. This 8-week micro-credential course provides industry professionals the opportunity to learn how to apply behavioural sciences to their work.

INSPIRE : Behavioural Insights for Better Communication

Starting 16 June 2023

Two online workshops plus 10 hours of self-paced learning

Our INSPIRE short course will teach you how to influence behaviour through written communications and increase compliance.

NEW! Designing Impactful Behaviour Change Programs

TBD

6 weeks

Make real change. When we're under the pump to deliver results, there is a temptation to rely on short-cuts… arm yourself with the tools and techniques to stay focused on making a real impact.

Resources

We create and curate behaviour change resources

Our free educational tools and resources include a large database of research and an open access book we wrote explaining how to apply the BehaviourWorks Method. We also post regular short articles and explainers for how to use behaviour change to real-world contexts.