This is the final report of the independent evaluation of the Western Australian Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network (SiREN) undertaken on behalf of the Department of Health Western Australia. 

The report sets out the objectives of the evaluation, responds to specific evaluation questions provided in the initial terms of reference/Request for Quotations (Appendix 2). Terms used are defined at Appendix 3. Sections 2 to 5 of the report look at stakeholder perceptions, implementation issues, benefits of SiREN and outcomes achieved. Sections 6 to 7 look at improvements and future requirements, with a summary of findings and recommendations.

The evaluation had two objectives.

1. To identify the value SiREN adds to the sexual health and blood-borne virus (SHBBV) sector in terms of:
   a)  strengthening sector capacity
   b)  building partnerships
   c)  long-term health for consumers.
2. To provide a formative (program development) perspective that identifies options to improve and refine the SiREN model.

Evidence for the evaluation was collected from interviews, an on-line survey, document analysis, case studies and a program logic workshop.