Outcomes | CARA

Explore outcomes from our recent research, including contributions to policy and interactive maps for essential services.

The collaborative potential of the rural health and student equity fields in higher education

Publication – 13 December 2024

Spatial Methodology Appraisal of Research Tool (SMART) User Guide (pdf, 160 KB)

This user guide outlines each item of the Spatial Methodology Appraisal of Research Tool (SMART) and provides a description for assessment.

Spatial Methodology Appraisal of Research Tool (SMART) (pdf, 58 KB)

SMART is a quality appraisal tool specifically designed to evaluate the methodological quality of spatial research. The 16-item tool comprises four domains: (1) methods rationale, (2) data quality, (3) spatial data problems, and (4) spatial analysis methods.

Physical Access to Australian Primary Schools

A national database of distances to education services and associated interactive maps completed for the annual report of the Australian Regional Education Commissioner.

Physical Access to Australian Secondary Schools

A national database of distances to education services and associated interactive maps completed for the annual report of the Australian Regional Education Commissioner

Physical Access to Australian University Campuses Schools

A national database of distances to education services and associated interactive maps completed for the annual report of the Australian Regional Education Commissioner

Physical Access to General Practice Services

A national database of distances to General Practice Services and associated interactive maps completed for Deakin Rural Health.

Physical Access to Childcare Services in Australia

A national database of distances to AQACE and associated interactive maps completed for Deakin Rural Health.

Grampian Health

Grampian Health SA1 Aggregates