Web resource:	http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/our-responsibilities/indigenous-australians/publications-articles/families-children/evaluation-of-the-family-violence-regional-activities-program-fvrap-2005
Type:	Report
Title:	Evaluation of the family Violence Regional Activities Program : final report (FVRAP)
Authors:	Courage Partners teamed with Morgan Disney & Associates and Success Works commissioned by Department of Family and Community Services
Keywords:	Regional rural and remote areas;Indigenous issues
Population:	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Year:	2005
Publisher:	Department of Family and Community Services
Notes:	General Overview: This final report was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services (FaCS) and presents the evaluation of the Family Violence Regional Activities Program (FVRAP) conducted by Courage Partners, Morgan Disney and Associates and Success Works. FVRAP is a series of local, community activities, intended to address local priorities with regard to family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Methods: An evaluation framework was used, including a conceptual model showing the components of the Program and their interrelationships. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from participants, workers, funding decision makers, service providers. Chapter 3 describes the system level components that influenced the FVRAP, including factors contributing to family violence, the national policy context and strategies and programs on family violence. Chapter 4 looks at the level of the design of the program, the funding that used and the management of the program. The largest group of interviewees commented on the need for strengthening staff and community skills and organisation development. With regard to unmet needs, the most commonly identified subject was funding and resources, including the need for certainty of funding to continue beyond one year. The need for more Indigenous people who are skilled to work in family violence projects was also commonly identified. * Being located in an auspice organisation with an understanding of family violence issues, relevant expertise and operating soundly in management or governance.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/19036
Physical description:	93 p. + 42 p. (appendices)
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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