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Evaluation

Evaluation of the Northern Territory’s men’s behaviour change programs


This report summarises key learnings from evaluations of two men’s behaviour change programs being delivered in the Northern Territory. Key areas of quality practice found in the programs included prioritising women’s safety support; collaborating with other service system agencies; responding flexibly to risk; working towards cultural safety for Aboriginal participants; and committing to continuous learning.
Guide

Quality practice elements for men’s behaviour change programs (MBCPs) in the Northern Territory


A practice guide for people funding, designing and delivering men’s behaviour change programs, and those working more broadly to enhance community safety and wellbeing. It focuses on how to lift the overall quality of these programs and draws together existing practice standards, recent research and emerging practice-based knowledge, contextualised for the Northern Territory.
Guide

Process evaluation: an introductory guide to collecting evidence about program quality and implementation


Program outcomes are critical to those working in or alongside family and community services. This guide explains why process evaluations are useful and outlines the key steps involved in doing one. Each step offers practical information for how to plan and execute a process evaluation, with examples and tools to help apply the guidance.
Research Summary

Effective parenting programs: What does the evidence say?


This report summarises the evidence on the effectiveness of parenting programs, which populations they can support and when they can be effective. It finds the evidence for which specific components make programs effective is currently ambiguous, but that parenting programs overall can be effective for both general and specific populations.
Article

Supporting disability inclusion with children and families


This short article describes family and professional experiences of disability inclusion in early years settings, as well as the key enablers of inclusive practice. It also aims to provide guidance as to how professionals, programs and services can promote and implement disability inclusion in child and family programs.