The Stronger Communities for Children program (SCfC) is a community development program designed to ensure that people in communities have a real say in what services they need and how they are delivered. The SCfC is a place-based approach supported by local and external organisations.

It’s been five years since the Basin Plan was established – it’s time to check how implementation is going. The 2017 evaluation considers environmental, social, cultural and economic outcomes seen so far, and whether these outcomes are in line with what was expected five years ago.

This report presents the final findings of the evaluation into the trial of a Cashless Debit Card (CDC) for income support payments in two remote communities. It finds that the trial was effective in reducing alcohol consumption and gambling, and had positive spill-over effects.

Developed in consultation with local community leaders, local and state government agencies and other Australian Government agencies, a 12-month trial is being conducted of a Cashless Debit Card for income support payments (ISPs) in two regional communities. The findings indicate that, overall, the CDCT has been effective to date in terms of its performance against...

This evaluation report provides insights into early implementation and initial outcomes of Work for the Dole 2014-15.