Background
The project, spanning six months nationally, was to evaluate Hearing Australia's Co-design Approach in establishing the Listen to Learn (L2L) Program. L2L focuses on enhancing health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (ages 6 to 12) through collaboration with the education sector. The evaluation extended to designing an ongoing Evaluation Framework for Hearing Australia's suite of programs within First Nations Services.
Objective
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Co-design Approach utilised in the establishment of the Listen to Learn (L2L) Program.
- Design an Evaluation Framework for the suite of First Nations Services delivered by Hearing Australia.
- Optimise the implementation of co-design with First Nations communities and organisations based on evaluation findings.
Deliverables
- An Evaluation Report outlining findings and recommendations for optimising co-design implementation with First Nations communities.
- Delivery of a comprehensive Evaluation Framework providing a robust methodology for monitoring and evaluating First Nations Services delivery by Hearing Australia.
Impact
- Enhance ear health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children through effective collaboration with the education sector.
- Strengthen the overall effectiveness of First Nations Services delivered by Hearing Australia.
- Provide actionable recommendations for Hearing Australia to optimise co-design practices in future initiatives.
Demonstrating expertise
- Conducted a thorough document and data review, showcasing analytical skills.
- Undertook in-depth semi-structured interviews, designed and published surveys, and conducted targeted focus groups, demonstrating comprehensive research capabilities.
- Utilised a team of First Nations engagement specialists for fieldwork, highlighting cultural competence.
- Delivering an overarching Evaluation Framework demonstrates strategic planning and long-term impact considerations.
