Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to offer a counter to the argument that changes emerging from social
programs are often unmeasurable. We offer a critique of the kinds of indicators used to evaluate outcomes
of different types of programs and ask the question: ‘Are these indicators a true reflection of outcomes?’
The critique is based on a number of evaluations carried out by members of Charles Darwin University’s
Social Partnerships in Learning consortium over recent years. These evaluations have included a range of
social programs funded by several government and non-government organisations. Many of the programs
were designed to address health and well-being, community safety, family function, education and
community capacity issues.
programs are often unmeasurable. We offer a critique of the kinds of indicators used to evaluate outcomes
of different types of programs and ask the question: ‘Are these indicators a true reflection of outcomes?’
The critique is based on a number of evaluations carried out by members of Charles Darwin University’s
Social Partnerships in Learning consortium over recent years. These evaluations have included a range of
social programs funded by several government and non-government organisations. Many of the programs
were designed to address health and well-being, community safety, family function, education and
community capacity issues.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-18 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | NARU 2009 Public Seminar Series - Darwin Duration: 8 Oct 2009 → 8 Oct 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | NARU 2009 Public Seminar Series |
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| Period | 8/10/09 → 8/10/09 |