NSW DCJ - Evaluation of the Aboriginal Children and Family Centres (ACFC) Program (Completed 2021)

Inside Policy
Jun 6
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NSW Government Department of Communities and Justice:

Project Director - Natalie Walker

Project Manager - Diane Biaggini

In 2023, Inside Policy was engaged by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice to conduct an evaluation of the Aboriginal Children and Family Centres (ACFC) Program in NSW. The ACFC program funds purpose-built centres that aim to provide co-located, holistic, culturally safe and integrated services to meet the needs of Indigenous children and their families.  

The project’s methodological framework was produced from a co-design method, involving interviews with Departmental staff and key stakeholders. The evaluation involved a mixed method approach, with a focus on qualitative data using semi-structured interviews with ACFC staff, partner organisations, service providers and ACFC clients. Inside Policy also conducted a quantitative analysis to determine the effectiveness of the ACFC models and a cost-benefit analysis to determine the cost-effectiveness of the Program.

The final published report is available here - Aboriginal Child and Family Centres Program Evaluation on Final Report