Organisation
Social Policy Research Centre
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Acronym:
SPRC
Evaluation
In Home Care evaluation report
The revised In Home Care (IHC) program replaced the previous program and the Nanny Pilot Programme, with the program's objective being to support families' workforce participation and early childhood education and care requirements. This is the final evaluation report for the IHC program
Evaluation
Evaluation of NSW community-based mental health programs: Community Living Supports and Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative
The NSW Ministry of Health commissioned the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) to evaluate the CLS-HASI programs. The evaluation involved two rounds of qualitative interviews and focus groups, as well as the analysis of quantitative program data and statewide outcomes data about consumers. This report outlines the findings from the evaluation.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Inclusion Support Program
The Inclusion Support Program (ISP) was introduced in July 2016 as an element of the Child Care Package. Overall, this evaluation found that the program was supportive of inclusion of children with additional needs and is supported by stakeholders, although there are a number of aspects of the program which do require review, as does...
Report
Growing up making decisions: when best interests are not in the best interests of young people with disability
This study seeks to build understanding about how young people with cognitive impairment can be supported to develop skills to express their will and preferences and make decisions. The project identifies the policy, organisational arrangements and practices that respect and support the evolving capacity of young people with cognitive impairment to express their will and...
Report
Consultations to develop the Intellectual Disability Mental Health (IDMH) Strategy
The NSW Ministry of Health (the Ministry) is working to improve services for people who live with both intellectual disability and mental health needs. This final report of the consultation project summarises the findings from the consultations and highlights implications for the content and implementation process of the IDMH Strategy.