Greater retention and economic inclusion as LGBTI people stay in their communities people may not feel the need to leave rural and regional towns before they come out. This program also aims to contribute to this outcome by making local government service providers and large health care providers - who are commonly the main employers in towns – more inclusive. As this occurs, it is expected that service providers will become more inclusive employers and begin to hire more LGBTI people. become more inclusive, accepting and supporting of young LGBTI people. Some employers hiring LGBTI people. expected to occur unless other outcome areas are realised. Outcome 3: Improved well-being and mental health of LGBTI people The Roadshow seeks to bring about this change by informing LGBTI people about the health services available to them at local, regional and state levels. It also works to support health services to become more accessible by informing people who work for health providers of the challenges faced by LGBTI people in this area, teaching them about correct and inclusive language, and giving them opportunity to ask questions in a safe and supportive setting. The roadshow format was designed to facilitate targeted discussions related to family violence, health and wellbeing. Planning sessions were designed to support staff of health providers to identify and take forward tangible actions to enhance accessibility. Activities undertaken to address the social exclusion experienced by LGBTI people in remote and rural communities as outlined below in Outcome 4 are also expected to contribute to this outcome. More accessible health service providers (language, inclusive plans, LGBTI people on advisory groups). An increased number of LGTBI people accessing health services. An increase in the support networks available to LGBTI people (ie groups, individuals and families). Improved sense of wellbeing brought about by changes in the Outcome 4 area. Influences from service providers can be bought on board. The roadshow will facilitate genuine interest and intentions among staff of service providers of the need to make changes. Outcome 4: LGBTI The roadshow targets and actively challenges homophobic views expressed by public influences including mayors. This is achieved by the Commissioner meeting with such figures and trying to change their Negative views made by local politicians are retracted or stopped, and The authority of the Commissioner and her role enables the
expectations of community stakeholders? Stakeholder perceptions on the quality and value of the co-design process and implementation of activities Extent to program activities appropriately consider the needs of different stakeholder group Perceptions of program stakeholders on the activities that were most useful in helping to address the problem Interviews with program stakeholders Most significant change stories 3. Does the program represent value for money? Program budget and list of all program costs and funding expenditure List of resources, materials and funds provided to the program on a pro-bono or low-bono basis Strategies used to maximise efficiencies and missed opportunities Investment in learning and implementation of learnings for program improvement Outcomes and sustainability of outcomes Program budgets and financial expenditure reports Project pilot learning documentation and how this is used in design documentation Interviews with participants and program staff Information drawn from question 1 related to outcomes and their sustainability 4. What lessons can be learned and recommendations made to strengthen and replicate the program? Stakeholder perceptions on what did and did not work well and what could have been improved Factors underpinning success challenges encountered by the program team and how they were addressed Evidence drawn from other evaluation questions Program documentation outlining lessons learned during pilot phases and throughout implementation Interviews with program participants and staff Independent analysis based on findings in relation to questions 1-3 Document Review The desktop review entailed an analysis of program documentation related to the program from the period February 2016 to December 2017 provided by the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Other data such as newspaper articles and social media articles written by project participants. Included documents were coded thematically according to the key evaluation questions. Recurring themes from the data were then identified within each of the key evaluation questions and drawn together in a summary of findings. The following documents were included in the desktop analysis: Author Title Source Date Department of Premier and Cabinet Pilot LGBTI Equality Roadshow pilot reflection Program documentation 2/12/2016 Department of Premier and Cabinet LGBTI Equality Roadshow 1.0 – Framework and Outcomes Titled ‘Attachment A’ Program documentation: and Engagement Framework 26/10/2017 Department of Premier and Cabinet LGBTI Equality Roadshow 2.0 – Framework and Policy Direction Program documentation for Phase 2 framework 23/8/2017 Department of Premier and Cabinet Project Concept Note – January 2016 Program design documentation 4/2016 Department of Premier and Cabinet Charter Rural and Regional Roadshow Program Charter 20/5/16 Department of Premier and Cabinet Roadshow Planning Charter Program planning parameters, frameworks, protocols 31/5/16
Bendigo Advertiser Families navigate gender diversity Parent support imperative Newspaper Article 7/1/2017 Bendigo Advertiser EDITORIAL Life not black and white for gender-diverse Newspaper Article 12/1/2017 Colac Herald Equality vote thrills mum Newspaper Article 11/12/2017 The Boarder Mail Group formed to boost LGBTIQ inclusiveness Newspaper Article 26/5/2016 La Trobe Valley Express Couples ready to tie the knot Newspaper Article 11/12/17 La Trobe Valley Express LGBTI Roadshow to Visit Newspaper Article 16/3/17 Department of Premier and Cabinet LGBTI Equality Roadshow – Second Phase Briefing for the Minister for Equality 25/8/2017 Chamber – House of Representatives House of Representatives speech MP Cathy McGowan on 6/12/2017 Parliamentary speech 6/12/2017 Shepperton News LGBTI Equality Roadshow here Newspaper Article 8/6/17 G.V Pride Out of the Open 2016 Festival Guide Festival Guide 2016 The Age Not the only gay in the village Newspaper Article 9/7/17 Shepparton News Move Forward Newspaper Article 12/6/17 Stawell Times News Inclusion to be a priority roadshow Newspaper Article 7/3/17 Swan Hill Guardian Tea to lift awareness Newspaper Article 30/11/16 Warrnambool Standard Gay Pride Newspaper Article 4/7/2017 Wimmera Mail Times Rainbow Journey needs our understanding Newspaper Article 14/4/2017 Wimmera Mail Times Roadshow tackles LGBTI youth issues Newspaper Article 17/3/2017 Shepperton News LGBTI Equality Roadshow Here Newspaper article 8/6/17 Wonthaggi Sentinel Times LGBTI roadshow reaches Wonthaggi Newspaper Article 28/3/17 The Star Equality roadshow inspires Wonthaggi Newspaper Article 25/3/17 The Star LBGTI Network celebrates diversity Newspaper Article 15/8/17 Tina Healy Tina Healy Facebook Post Facebook post 12/9/2017 Respondents A total of 44 people were consulted as part of the evaluation from the following stakeholder groups: Stakeholders Number Consulted LGBTI people 25 Service providers: local councils (2), schools (5), CEO (1), Health service providers (8) 16