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URL: http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/residents/family/newbeststart/integratedpractice/evaluation/
Evaluation
Evaluation results have consistently conveyed strong endorsement of the value of this training.
The evaluation feedback has been strongly positive with recommendations and comments used to continually improve the program. The strengths of the training are perceived to be:
- That respected experienced senior representatives of leading family support agencies work in partnership to promote family centred practice; and share their knowledge and expertise
- The promotion of a collaborative approach to providing services to families in the early childhood sector
- Discussion in relation to the implementation of contemporary practice developments, such as 'Best interests case practice model' arising from the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Child FIRST (Family Information and Referral Support Team) model
- The participant group is multi disciplinary with a mix of experienced and new staff – a great recipe for knowledge sharing, networking, stimulating discussion.
The participant evaluations have consistently conveyed strong endorsement of the value of this training.
Examples of what participants considered to be the useful aspects:
‘Learning to reflect on my own practices, identifying and exploring different family dynamics’
‘Discussion of ideas, how others would approach families/problems. Working through scenarios’
‘The knowledge of the presenter and her skills, being able to pass her knowledge on’
‘Being able to network with other services’
Examples of what changes participants thought they may make to their practice:
‘Have a clean slate and open mind to every family and carer I work with’
‘Be non judgmental of families I feel may be at risk’
‘Being aware of the way I work with different members of the community’
Examples of general comments:
‘Really enjoyed the sessions. Well done.'
‘Thank you kindly. Was great to hear that I can influence a family positively but also negatively. However hearing how to remain non-judgmental and professional was wonderful’
‘The panel discussion was terrific. It was really useful to be able ask questions about their programs and work’
A comprehensive evaluation report for the three year period March 2007 to October 2009 is avaliable on request. It is entitled Summary Evaluation Report for the Integrated Practice Initiative August 2010. Evaluation reports from the 2010 and 2011 training sessions highlight the ongoing value and relevancy of this training.