Communities and Justice

Disability and inclusion

Evaluations which assess disability, community development and inclusion policies and programs. These reports include process, outcomes and economic evaluations.

2021

Evaluation of the Supported Transition and Engagement Program: Final Report (PDF, 2.8 MB)

This interim evaluation report  provides findings related to implementation of the Supported Transition and Engagement Program for the period 2018-2021.

Housing | Disability

2020

Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy Phase 1 Evaluation (PDF, 1.4 MB)

This report presents findings from phase one of the processs and outcomes evaluation of the Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy 2017-2021. 

Social and community |  Empowerment | Aboriginal people and communities

2019

Review of the Sector Development Program - Executive Summary (PDF, 555.4 KB)

Summary of findings from a process review of the Sector Development Program using multiple methods. Analysis was completed between October 2018 and March 2019.

Social and community

Evaluation of Orange City Council’s Spark a Connection Art and Dementia Program (PDF, 11.0 MB)

This report presents findings from a qualitative outcome evaluation of the Spark a Connection/Liveable Communities Grants Program completed in 2019.

Social and community |  Health and mental health

2018

Seating, Mobility and Health: Towards a Pro-Mobility Community - Evaluation Report (PDF, 181.7 KB)

This final report presents findings from an evaluation of older Australians’ use, satisfaction and comfort with available public seating.  The evaluation was completed in 2017. 

Social and community |  Disability

2016

STAR Framework Evaluation (PDF, 1.2 MB)

This final report presents findings from an implementation and outcomes evaluation of the Specialised Training and Resources (STAR) framework. Analysis was focused on fidelity to the STAR Framework, outcomes for people with disability, the barriers to and facilitators of the success of the framework, and the transferability of the framework to the NGO sector.

Social and community | Disability

Evaluation of the Client Monitoring and Review System (PDF, 1.2 MB)

This final report presents findings from a process evaluation of the Client Monitoring and Review System, Statewide Behaviour Intervention Service. Analysis of implementation between 2011-2015 aimed to identify whether the model, or aspects of it, might be appropriate for the NDIS environment.

Social and community

2014

Evaluation of Pilot Transition Support Project (PDF, 138.3 KB)

This report is a summary of findings from the process and outcomes evaluation of the Pilot Transition Support Project completed in 2014.

Social and community

2013

Evaluation of the Cultural Diversity Strategic Framework 2010–13 : Final Report (PDF, 679.5 KB)

This final report provides findings from a process and outcomes evaluation of the Cultural Diversity Strategic Framework over the period between 2010-2013. Analysis was focused on systemic, organisational and attitudinal changes that resulted from the implementation of the cultural diversity plan.

Social and community

Evaluation of Individualised Support Programs: Final Report (PDF, 1007.8 KB)

This report presents findings from the outcomes evaluation of the Individualised Support Program completed in 2013.

Social and community |  Disability

Evaluation of four autism early childhood intervention programs: Final evaluation report - executive summary (PDF, 132.7 KB)

This report provides a summary of findings from a process and outcomes evaluation of four autism early childhood intervention programs delivered between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2012. Outcomes analysed include child developmental progress and parental knowledge and skills.

Social and community | Health and mental health

2012

Interaction Disability Services - Evaluation of the Shared Care Pilot Project Final Report (PDF, 311.8 KB)

This final report presents findings from an outcomes evaluation of the Shared Care Family Support program. Mental health, family functioning and parenting capacity outcomes were analysed over the period between 2010-2012.

Social and community |  Prevention and early intervention

Evaluation of the CJP Pro-Social Activities (PSA) Pilot (PDF, 386.6 KB)

This final report presents findings from a process evaluation of the Community Justice Program (CJP) Pro-Social Activities conducted from 2011-2012. 

Housing | Disability | Social and community

Final Evaluation of the Pilot Relief Pool (PDF, 613.3 KB)

This final report presents findings from an implementation and economic evaluation of the Pilot Relief Pool (PRP). Analysis includes an assessment of the costs and implementation of the PRP between 2011-2012.

Social and community

Evaluation of Inclusive Community Education Program (ICEP) Pilot: Final Report (PDF, 582.3 KB)

This final report presents findings from a process and outcomes evaluation of the Inclusive Community Education Program. Outcomes analysed include student wellbeing, education and carer wellbeing.

Social and community |  Education and skills Education and skills

Evaluation of Carers Action Plan 2007-2012: Final Report (PDF, 1.0 MB)

This final report presents findings from the process and outcomes evaluation of the Carers Action Plan 2007-2012.  The evaluation examined implementation and the conditions that had changed for carers and their families under the plan from 2007-2012.

Social and community |  Disability

2011

Review of NGO-Operated Flexible Respite Services Final Report (PDF, 869.7 KB)

This final report presents findings from a process evaluation of the NGO-Operated Flexible Respite Services.

Disability

Evaluation Report on Building Inclusive Community in Auburn Project (PDF, 525.8 KB)

This final report presents findings from an action research project analysing processes and outcomes for the Building Inclusive Community in Auburn Project

Social and community

Evaluation of the Demonstration Support Networks Program Final Report (PDF, 441.5 KB)

This final report presents findings from a process and outcomes evaluation of the Demonstration Support Networks Program.  Outcomes for children and young people with disability, siblings and parents were analysed over the period between 2010-2012.

Social and community

2009

From protection to productivity : an evaluation of the Transition to Work Program (PDF, 1003.3 KB)

This final report presents findings from the outcomes evaluation of the Transition to Work Program completed in 2009.

Social and community | Employment and economic wellbeing

2008

Evaluation of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Department of Community Services and Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care on children and young persons with a disability : final report (PDF, 1018.6 KB)

This report presents findings from the process and implementation evaluation of the Memorandum of Understanding on children and young persons with a disability completed in 2008.

Social and community |  Disability

HACC Service Models for People with Younger Onset Dementia & People with Dementia and Behaviours of Concern : Issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds. Final report (PDF, 279.2 KB)

This final report presents findings from the outcomes evaluation of the HACC Home Modification Service completed in 2008.

Social and community | Housing | Disability | Aboriginal people and Communities

2004

Client participation in the individual planning process : final report. (PDF, 257.9 KB)

This final report provides a literature review of evidence supporting client participation in the individual planning process completed in 2004.

Social and community

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