2019 Year in Review

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In our final blog of the year, we recap on 'the year that was' by showcasing the broad variety of projects we have delivered in 2019 as well as re-sharing all blogs released on our website throughout the year (ideal for reading over the holidays 😎).

2019 has been a rewarding year for the team at Beacon Strategies and we wish all of our partner organisations a restful holiday season and look forward to working with you all again in 2020.

Our Projects

In no particular order, we'd like to thank all of the organisations we have worked with throughout 2019 for what was a year jam-packed with meaningful work. Just note that a number of these projects are still 'in progress' - so watch this space in 2020 for updates. As always, if you want to know more about any of the projects below, reach out for a chat. We are always up for it.

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Greater Choice for At-Home Palliative Care Needs Assessment for Brisbane South PHN
Greater Choice for At-Home Palliative Care Needs Assessment for Brisbane South PHN

A region-wide needs assessment to inform planning and system improvement for at-home palliative care in the Brisbane South PHN region.

Co-designing a specialised alternative learning program (PIVOT) for Ipswich Community Youth Service
Co-designing a specialised alternative learning program (PIVOT) for Ipswich Community Youth Service

Beacon Strategies partnered with the Ipswich Community Youth Service (ICYS) to co-design the ICYS PIVOT Program, a specialised alternative learning program based in Ipswich and funded by the Department of Education. The program has been developed to support young people aged 10–16 who are in contact with the youth justice system or have needs that cannot be accommodated in a conventional school setting. Co-design and consultation were key elements of the project to ensure that the program design process was informed by young people with lived experience and stakeholders who have relevant knowledge and expertise.

Scoping support for review of Embrace Framework 
Scoping support for review of Embrace Framework 

MHA engaged Beacon Strategies to review the design of the Embrace Framework – a resource that guides mental health services to evaluate and enhance their cultural responsiveness. 

Development of a Lived Experience Practice Framework for Wesley Mission Queensland 
Development of a Lived Experience Practice Framework for Wesley Mission Queensland 

We were engaged by Wesley Mission Queensland to co-develop a Lived Experience Practice Framework, which provides a shared foundation for embedding lived experience across the organisation. The framework supports consistency, clarity and values-led practice. 

Review of Governance and Financial Sustainability for a National Peak Organisation 
Review of Governance and Financial Sustainability for a National Peak Organisation 

Beacon Strategies was engaged for a review of governance arrangements and financial sustainability for a national peak body and its member network. 

Advisory Support to Review and Strengthen Organisational Structure of a state-based mental health advocacy organisation 
Advisory Support to Review and Strengthen Organisational Structure of a state-based mental health advocacy organisation 

A state-based mental health advocacy organisation engaged Beacon Strategies to support a review of its operating structure.

Reviewing Organisational Structure to Support Growth and Purpose 
Reviewing Organisational Structure to Support Growth and Purpose 

We were engaged to conduct a structured review to support a mental health organisation to adapt its structure in line with growth and mission. 

Board Workshop Facilitation to Support Strategic Clarity and Direction 
Board Workshop Facilitation to Support Strategic Clarity and Direction 

Beacon Strategies was engaged to design and facilitate a series of workshops to support strategic alignment and decision-making.

Review of a National Community Mental Health Outreach Initiative 
Review of a National Community Mental Health Outreach Initiative 

A national peak body commissioned Beacon Strategies to review the operations and future direction of a large-scale mental health outreach initiative.

Perinatal Mental Health Needs Assessment: Healthy Minds Healthy Lives Partnership 
Perinatal Mental Health Needs Assessment: Healthy Minds Healthy Lives Partnership 

We supported Healthy Minds Healthy Lives to better understand the needs and service responses for perinatal mental health across Darling Downs and West Moreton. Our report combined data analysis, stakeholder insights and policy review to inform local action.

Summer Reading

Read on for a comprehensive listing of all our blogs that were released in 2019. We look forward to bringing you more insights in 2020!

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What a “Good” Stakeholder Engagement Framework Looks Like in Complex Health Systems
What a “Good” Stakeholder Engagement Framework Looks Like in Complex Health Systems

In complex health systems, stakeholder engagement is not a nice-to-have — it is the mechanism through which outcomes are achieved. Based on a review of comparable frameworks across health, government and the private sector, this article outlines what a “good” stakeholder engagement framework looks like, and why structure, clarity and operational relevance matter.

A Practical Guide to Program Logic Models 
A Practical Guide to Program Logic Models 

Program logic is a practical resource for program planning, service delivery, stakeholder communication and evaluation.

Impact Frameworks: measuring impact for not-for-profits
Impact Frameworks: measuring impact for not-for-profits

An impact framework is a structured approach that orgs connect day-to-day activities to the long-term change they aim to create. It’s about mapping how those actions lead to meaningful outcomes and impact over time.

Streamlining Healthcare: The Role of Care Pathways
Streamlining Healthcare: The Role of Care Pathways

While 'care pathway' is a commonly used term, there are many different definitions and types of pathway that exist. We look at what a care pathway is, how to develop one and some case studies.

Co-design readiness: Organisation capability
Co-design readiness: Organisation capability

The 'co-design capability' domain focuses on the skills, tools, and mindset within the organisation to effectively engage in co-design.

Co-design readiness: Strength of co-design practice
Co-design readiness: Strength of co-design practice

The domain of 'co-design practice' is centred around the practical implementation of co-design. This is likely the domain that most people associate with 'co-design' — preparing to deliver and facilitating co-design activities.

Co-design readiness: policies and frameworks
Co-design readiness: policies and frameworks

'Policies and Frameworks' are structural elements within an organisation that either facilitate or obstruct co-design efforts. Effective co-design is not an accidental achievement but a result of well-thought-out policies and frameworks.

Co-design readiness: Allocating Resources
Co-design readiness: Allocating Resources

The 'Resource Allocation' domain examines the organisation's commitment to allocate necessary financial, time, and spatial resources for effective co-design.

Co-design readiness: Leadership
Co-design readiness: Leadership

The 'Leadership' domain of our Organisational Co-design Readiness Assessment tool focuses on the organisational commitment to support co-design at a leadership level, including the operational readiness and willingness to engage in shared decision-making.

Co-design readiness: Organisation Culture
Co-design readiness: Organisation Culture

Organisational culture is the foundation that can either support or hinder co-design efforts. It's about the shared values, beliefs and practices that guide how employees engage in co-design processes.

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