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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Project management support for CPL - Choice, Passion, Life
Project management support for CPL - Choice, Passion, Life

CPL required a lead consultant to help them develop an Inclusion Toolkit specifically for Queensland-based tourism and event businesses which would help them improve their inclusivity for people with disabilities. 

Review of Bribie Island After-Hours Pilot project
Review of Bribie Island After-Hours Pilot project

Beacon Strategies was approached by Brisbane North PHN to review the Bribie Island After-hours project. This included collecting stakeholder feedback, capturing lessons learnt and to informing future after-hours services delivered to the Bribie Island community.

Review of Community Suicide Prevention Service for Gold Coast PHN
Review of Community Suicide Prevention Service for Gold Coast PHN

GCPHN engaged Beacon Strategies to undertake a review of the Community Suicide Prevention Service that would inform GCPHN’s ongoing approach to suicide prevention services in the region. 

Evaluation Workshop Series for Wesley Mission Queensland
Evaluation Workshop Series for Wesley Mission Queensland

Beacon Strategies partnered with Wesley Mission Queensland to help their team improve their evaluation skills by holding a number of interactive training sessions for their staff.

Developing mental health system of care pathways for Brisbane North PHN
Developing mental health system of care pathways for Brisbane North PHN

To help build out a suite of evidence-based care pathways, Brisbane North PHN engaged five expert-led agencies for selected priority conditions to work alongside Beacon Strategies…

National Consumer Journey Map for Epilepsy Smart Australia Pilot
National Consumer Journey Map for Epilepsy Smart Australia Pilot

Beacon Strategies worked in partnership with Epilepsy Smart Australia to conduct a National Consumer Journey Mapping project that would help their organisation provide better support to people with epilepsy.

Peer Worker Supervision and Management Framework for Empower Autism
Peer Worker Supervision and Management Framework for Empower Autism

We are supporting Empower Autism to develop a Peer Mentoring Program Risk and Oversight Framework to guide the safe and effective delivery of an innovative mentoring program. Empower is committed to the delivery of high-quality, effective services that improve the health and well-being of autistic people and those who care for them.

Review of after hours homeless healthcare service for Northern Queensland PHN
Review of after hours homeless healthcare service for Northern Queensland PHN

We supported NQPHN to review and re-commission a specific homeless health care service that provided mobile outreach and clinic-based health services for people experiencing homelessness.

Evaluation of Resilient Kids Program for Healthy North Coast
Evaluation of Resilient Kids Program for Healthy North Coast

HNC engaged Beacon Strategies as the evaluation partner of Resilient Kids from mid-2023 through to mid-2026. This involves both formative and impact evaluation work using a developmental approach focused on learning and sharing.

‘Move it NQ’ Evaluation for North Queensland Sports Foundation
‘Move it NQ’ Evaluation for North Queensland Sports Foundation

We’ve been engaged by North Queensland Sports Foundation to evaluate their ‘Move it NQ’ program. The evaluation project will primarily be focused on conducting a retrospective review of the project to understand relevant outcomes and impacts and identify opportunities for strengthening program design (program evaluation).

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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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.

Co-design Readiness: Strong Relationships
Co-design Readiness: Strong Relationships

To effectively implement co-design processes, it's essential for an organisation to have strong relationships. Strong relationships refer to the level of trust and credibility an organisation has established with its target communities, stakeholders, and within its sector.

Co-design readiness: Lived experience commitment
Co-design readiness: Lived experience commitment

The 'Commitment to Lived Experience' domain in our Organisational Co-Design Readiness Assessment Tool evaluates how dedicated an organisation is to incorporating and appreciating the viewpoints of individuals with lived experience in all areas of their operations.

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