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Policy and program evaluation

Briefing paper

Policy alignment for place-based solutions for better health outcomes in rural and remote communities


Rural and remote communities in Australia continue to face entrenched barriers to accessing timely, person-centred care. This paper calls for national leadership to shift from siloed, input-focused service models to coordinated, outcome-driven approaches. It identifies four key areas for reform to support policy alignment for place-based health solutions.
Guide

EEF scaling framework


An evidence-led framework for scaling the delivery of an educational program or intervention in early years settings, schools and 16 – 19 settings. The framework maps out key considerations and activities involved based on six key dimensions. It is accompanied by a self-assessment tool.
Evaluation

NACCHO ADLO program evaluation


This evaluation explores four main areas of the the Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer (ADLO) program. The goal of the ADLO program is to improve how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) connects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. Twelve recommendations have emerged from the evaluation.
Briefing paper

The role of informal safety nets: lessons from the 2014 changes to the Disability Support Pension


The 2014 reforms to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) resulted in the removal of younger recipients with some work capacity from the DSP. This paper explores the effect on household income and health outcomes for those removed. The findings have important implications for the design of income support payment. The paper provides key insights for...
Evaluation

Healthdirect Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Service review


Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (PBB) is a national service providing support and information for expecting mothers and parents, families, and carers of children from birth to five years of age. Healthdirect Australia delivers PBB. This review of the service finds that as currently implemented, PBB does not support government policy directions.