Tag: evaluation

Celebrating 15 years: Evaluating diverse programs across the country

Program evaluation is one of the most valuable investments an organisation can make in their individual programs or service as a whole. It provides important insights about how well programs are doing and their alignment with best practice and identifies what factors drive (or hinder) intended service user outcomes. Evaluations answer critical questions that contribute

Enhancing care for mothers in alcohol and other drug treatment

March 2025 When it comes to alcohol and other drug use in Australia, men have historically outnumbered women. But in recent years, that gap has been closing. In 2022–23, use of alcohol, e-cigarettes, and illicit drugs increased among young women, a trend that calls for a targeted response. While the use of alcohol during pregnancy has

How to thrive as an alcohol and other drug service

September 2024 In a competitive tendering environment where resources are tight, services need to rely on more than just passion and commitment to do quality work. Evaluation data and quality program documentation are key to demonstrating that your service’s good intentions are translated into positive outcomes for service users. Program evaluation and models of care