Mixed methods (research)
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Eating Disorders Medicare Benefit Schedule items
This process and outcome evaluation of the Eating Disorders Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items aimed to understand if it is meeting the needs of those delivering and receiving the services. It found people who had received treatment reported significantly lower levels of eating disorder symptoms after treatment. Wholesale retention of the current items is recommended.
Evaluation
Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policy impact evaluation report
The Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policy aims to ensure that Australian industry has full, fair and reasonable opportunity to compete for work in major projects and to enhance industry capabilities. This evaluation assessed the AIP policy’s design, implementation and outcomes to assess whether it was achieving its intended objectives. It found it continues to address...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the National plan to respond to the abuse of older Australians: final report
This independent evaluation finds that the key policy framework for tackling elder abuse, the National plan to respond to the abuse of older Australians 2019-2023, is achieving its aims of uniting governments, agencies and organisations in tackling the abuse of older people.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Community Broadcasting Program: final report
As Australia’s largest independent media sector, community broadcasting provides an opportunity to reflect voices that aren’t adequately represented in mainstream media. The Australian Government provides funding assistance to the sector via the Community Broadcasting Program (CBP). This evaluation used a mixed methods approach to understand the effectiveness of the grant program.
Evaluation
Strengthening the evidence base for Aboriginal alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation services
This evaluation investigates the process of working with six Aboriginal alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation services in New South Wales to embed a best-evidence Standardised Assessment Tool (SAT) into their service delivery processes, and the outcomes of using it for service improvement. It concludes that the SAT and the Continuous Quality Improvement processes are...