Evaluation questions

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Executive summary

The following questions have been developed for the evaluation based on the outputs and short term outcomes identified in the project logic and the underlying assumptions. It is not possible to evaluate the medium and long term outcomes without an extensive, longitudinal process. These longer term outcomes will also be impacted by a range of other factors that are out of the control of the MOS Plus, and of the Department of Health and Ageing.

Outputs
Outcomes
Assumptions

Outputs

To what extent have outreach visits been provided to remote communities?
To what extent have counselling sessions been provided to children and young people in remote communities?
To what extent have sexual assault forensic medical examinations been provided to children and young people in remote communities?
To what extent have referrals been made to other services?
To what extent have community meetings been provided to families and community members?
To what extent have community education sessions been provided to families and community members?
To what extent have practice forums been undertaken for sharing learnings and clinical expertise?
To what extent have staff participated in external professional development activities?
To what extent have MOD and other reports and documents been produced?

Outcomes

To what extent do children, young people, families and communities know the MOS Projects staff and understand their role?
To what extent have children, young people and families in remote communities received clinical support to reduce the trauma they are experiencing?
To what extent has access tor remotely delivered forensic medical examinations reduced trauma experienced by children and families?
To what extent do families support the participation of children and young people in counselling sessions and forensic examinations?
To what extent is there engagement with, and services to, remote primary health care organisations?
To what extent do families, community members and local agencies develop an understanding of child abuse and related trauma as a result of their participation in community meetings?
To what extent do families, community members and local agencies and families develop skills in dealing with children experiencing trauma as a result of attending community education sessions?
To what extent have MOS Projects staff improved their knowledge of and expertise in the provision of culturally safe trauma related clinical counselling/support and forensic examinations in remote indigenous communities?
To what extent do the MOD and other reports measure outcomes for MOS Plus clients?

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Assumptions

Is it correct that MOS Projects services effectively reduce the trauma associated with any form of child abuse and neglect?
Is it correct that MOS Plus has expanded in size and scope from MOS?
Is it correct that family focused services are culturally appropriate and reduce trauma in children?
Is it correct that children may experience more than one form of trauma related to abuse?
Is it correct that the MOS Projects counselling services and non-case related services are culturally safe?
Is it correct that the provision of MOS Projects services to remote communities creates an equitable level of access across remote communities?
Is it correct that MOS Projects services have been provided in a timely way to children and young people in remote communities?
Is it correct that referrals to other services are possible and appropriate?
Is it correct that community meetings and community education sessions support and create access to counselling and other support services?
Is it correct that the staff team has the right mix of skills and expertise to provide all aspects of the MOS Projects?
Is it correct that MOS Projects have appropriate links with NT Closing the Gap initiatives and other outreach services in remote Indigenous communities?
Is it correct that outreach/visiting services are the most culturally appropriate way to provide MOS Projects services to Indigenous children and their families in remote communities, outside the statutory child protection system?
Is it correct that a voluntary, therapeutic counselling approach is the most appropriate response for Indigenous children and their families experiencing trauma in remote communities?
Is it correct communities are wanting access to services outside the child abuse statutory system?
Is it correct that the need for MOS Projects services falls within the 0-17 year age group and all children within this age group are receiving service?
Is it correct that improved access to counselling and forensic examinations in remote communities has a positive impact on the safety of those communities?
It is correct that local access to MOS Projects services have a positive impact on the safety of those communities?

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