A sample of our  Evaluation Projects...

Evaluation of the Family Violence Court Intervention Program

The FVCIP aims to enhance the safety of women and children who have experienced family violence and increase the accountability of those men who have used violence toward family members through the provision of court directed counselling and support programs such as Men’s Behavior Change programs. Effective Change was commissioned by the Department of Justice to evaluate the FCVIP with a focus on the program’s efficiency and effectiveness. The evaluation was conducted with ethics approval from the Justice Human Research Ethics Committee.

Evaluation of the Youth Street Teams program 

Responding to concerns around safety for vulnerable young people in Melbourne’s central business district late at night, the City of Melbourne funded the Salvation Army to develop and deliver a Youth Street Teams program. Teams of volunteers offer practical support and engagement with young people on the street at night. The evaluation examined the activities, outcomes and impact of the teams and identified key success factors and challenges of the model.

Evaluation of the CARTWHEELS Cathedral Ranges Project 

After the devastation of the ‘Black Saturday’ bushfires in February 2009, Berry Street with the Royal Children’s Hospital ran a project to assist the Cathedral Ranges community with recovery, and strengthen mental health and social wellbeing, through the medium of visual and performing arts. Artists, schools, local government, health and community services and community were involved in CARTWHEELS. The evaluation focused on the effectiveness of the approach, processes, partnerships, sustainability and outcomes.

Evaluation of JUMP National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists 

JUMP, Australia’s first national arts mentoring program for young and emerging artists, was evaluated over a three-year research project. The evaluation for Youth Arts Queensland found that JUMP more than fulfilled its aims  – to provide international and national opportunities for street artists to create and present new work, and to work with established leaders in the field.

Evaluation of the Connected Wound Care Project 
(CWCP) 

Complications from chronic wounds significantly reduce quality of life. The CWCP aimed at achieving more consistent, quality wound management practice across Victoria. Commissioned by the Department of Health and the Royal District Nursing Service, Effective Change evaluated the CWCP’s processes, practice and outcomes.

Evaluation of the Book Well Program in Victoria 

A collaborative community-based initiative of the State Library of Victoria, Book Well is a program of read-aloud reading groups which use literature in therapeutic ways aiming to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities. Effective Change developed and deployed an evaluation methodology to assess and rigorously measure the benefits for participants.

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