Public health evaluation
Journal article
Measles high school vaccination program, 2014–2015: online survey of parents in NSW, Australia
This project has generated important ideas that may help to further improve implementation of school vaccination programs, including allowing electronic consent, increasing student engagement, improving access to previous vaccination records and increasing school staff accountability.
Report
Community health program
This audit examined whether the the state-funded Community Health Program (CHP) effectively contributes to good healthcare outcomes for Victoria’s priority populations. The audit analysed DHHS’s management of the CHP, with a particular focus on its strategic direction, access and demand management, and performance monitoring.
Report
Expert health panel for Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): final report
The panel reviewed twenty recently published key Australian and international reports and academic reviews that had examined scientific studies on potential human health effects of PFAS exposure. The panel also undertook a public consultation to inform them of the communities’ concerns regarding PFAS, and their suggestions for future research.
Report
Housing for people with disability: evidence review of post-occupancy evaluation instruments
This evidence review aims to inform development of a rigorous framework for the post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of dwellings for people with disability who require high levels of physical support, with a view to enabling providers to continually evaluate and improve the design and suitability of their housing.
Journal article
Intentional self-harm and assault hospitalisations and treatment cost of children in Australia over a 10-year period
This article examines how health professionals can play a key role in identifying and preventing the recurrence of intentional injury.