About the HVRF

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New Logo and corporate look launched in February 2006 for 50^th Anniversary.

Established in 1956, The Hunter Valley Research Foundation mission is to be: "the Centre of Excellence in community and regional research - helping people make better decisions."
As Australia's longest serving private not-for-profit regional research organisation its progressive, independent approach has made it a unique in regional Australia.

The Foundation's core objectives are:

To assist all levels of government and statutory authorities
To assist the business community in developing, growing and monitoring their markets
To assist community groups through the provision of information and research skills which will help these groups achieve their goals
To develop and refine research methods and tools

Our work is primarily on two fronts:

A long standing regional research program which includes investment, economic indicators, social and demographic analysis, technology and weather. Research output is disseminated through publications, forums, presentations to various groups, a free enquiries service and public library, the media and web site.
R esearch consultancy services including surveys, economic analysis, health data collection, facilitation and multi-client surveys.

What sets the Hunter Valley Research Foundation apart?

Our research professionals are drawn from diverse backgrounds and form a multi-skilled research team.
Our trained interviewing teams are experienced in various data collection techniques involving both business and domestic respondents. With interviewer checks, including a rigorous assessment program and regular training sessions for all interviewers, we obtain data of very high quality and consistency.
Computer-Aided Telephone Interviewing (CATI) programming is developed in-house by highly experienced staff. It is designed to suit each project and allows full computerisation of questionnaires, maximising flexibility during interviewing, and providing an unlimited number of questioning paths.
Our data collection methods form the basis of a consistent, reliable and lateral approach to research and are customised to suit the needs of each client. In addition, we achieve consistently high survey response rates.
Our response rates are the result of paying close attention to survey methods, modifying survey practice when required and adherence to a strict call back system.
We are committed to providing a quality product which is supported by a post-project survey completed by clients. Feedback is used to guide the ongoing fine-tuning of our services and review of the research process and practices.
Our skilled facilitators are used extensively by business, community and government sector clients. The techniques we regularly use include: focus groups, meeting facilitation and OptionFinder©.

HVRF Policies

The Hunter Valley Research Foundation has a number of policies relating to its operations including:

Please contact the Hunter Valley Research Foundation for more information.

HOW TO FIND US?
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Maryville detail - Map

From Sydney:

Take Newcastle / Wallsend exit from the F1
Travel along link road and then continue on this arterial road through the suburbs of Wallsend, Jesmond, Lambton to Hamilton
Turn left at Beaumont Street, Hamilton, over the railway level crossing (see map for detailed directions to Downie Street, Maryville)

From Newcastle CBD:

From Hunter Street turn into Hannell Street and cross railway level crossing
Downie Street turnoff is between the two large roundabouts on Hannell Street
The Foundation is at the other end of Downie Street