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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Allied Health and Primary Healthcare Nursing Workforce Framework: Hunter New England Central Coast PHN.
Allied Health and Primary Healthcare Nursing Workforce Framework: Hunter New England Central Coast PHN.

We worked with HNECC PHN to develop a Primary Care Workforce Framework that supports better planning and investment in allied health and practice nursing. Our work combined data analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategic synthesis to guide future workforce development.

The Psychosocial Approaches to Thriving Health Systems (PATHS) project — Queensland Alliance for Mental Health.
The Psychosocial Approaches to Thriving Health Systems (PATHS) project — Queensland Alliance for Mental Health.

We partnered with Queensland Alliance for Mental Health to support the PATHS project by designing and delivering stakeholder engagement to inform a community mental health support model. Insights helped shape a strengths-based, relational approach to psychosocial support in Townsville.

Strategic Planning 2025–2028: Play Matters Australia 
Strategic Planning 2025–2028: Play Matters Australia 

We partnered with Play Matters Australia to develop their 2025–2028 Strategic Plan. The project involved extensive engagement with staff, stakeholders and board members to shape a shared vision and define clear strategic priorities.

Engaging consumers and stakeholders to design Healthy Hearts Healthy Minds program for COORDINARE

We were engaged by COORDINARE to deliver stakeholder engagement to inform the design of the Healthy Hearts Healthy Minds program. We worked with consumers, general practices and partners to gather insights on patient experience and service design priorities. 

Evaluation of WARATAH, a rural allied health outreach program for Murrumbidgee PHN 

We were engaged by Murrumbidgee PHN to evaluate the WARATAH program [Wellness and Resilience Achieved Through Allied Health] —a place-based initiative that aims to enhance the wellbeing and resilience of communities in the Murrumbigee region by testing new models of allied health care in general practice.

Evaluation of Healthy Me, Healthy Community, a social prescribing pilot program in Port Macquarie

We were asked to evaluate the Healthy Me, Healthy Community social prescribing pilot program. The program aimed to build community connections, reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing in Port Macquarie. Our evaluation explored implementation, program delivery and more.

Mapping barriers and enablers to childhood immunisation for Northern Queensland PHN
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.

Evaluation of Epilepsy Smart Australia Peer Support Pilot Program 
Evaluation of Epilepsy Smart Australia Peer Support Pilot Program 

We were engaged by Epilepsy Australia to evaluate a pilot peer support program for people living with epilepsy. The evaluation explored how structured peer support can contribute to wellbeing for people living with Epilepsy and inform future models of care. 

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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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.

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.

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