Preferred applicants explained how the proposed activity will effectively address the identified need/s, and detailed the specific activities to be delivered. Responses described: how the activity will address the needs of the target group; specific details of the activities that will be delivered to the target if relevant, research or independent evaluations of similar projects or pilot projects that demonstrate the proposal’s potential effectiveness to address the need/s of the target group. Preferred applicants demonstrated how their proposals are consistent with the following Activity Area in the ILC Policy: Information, Linkages and Referrals Responses described: A clear link between their project and the Information, Linkages and Referrals activity area. This includes explaining why the project fits within the Information, Linkages and Referrals activity area (which involves providing people with disability and their families and carers with access to up-to-date, relevant and quality information and/or make sure they are linked into services and support in the community that meet their needs). Preferred applicants explained how they intend to measure progress towards the ILC outcomes. Responses described: a demonstrated understanding of ILC outcomes and the measurement approach outlined in the ILC Outcomes Framework Discussion Starter (i.e., how much is being done, how well it is being done and the difference made for the target group, which may be measured at an individual, organisational and/or community level); how the implementation of the proposed activity will deliver an outcome or multiple outcomes that contribute to the relevant ILC outcome; and robust processes to collect qualitative and quantitative data to monitor the progress towards ILC outcomes over the period of the grant. Areas for improvement Generally, applicants could have strengthened their responses to Criterion 1 by:
people with disability, including at a governance, staff or volunteer level. Demonstrating that people with disability will be involved significantly strengthened applications. collaboration and involvement of people with disability in all aspects of the activity, including design, implementation, and evaluation; ongoing involvement of people with disability in the delivery of the proposed activity; and ongoing involvement of people with disability in governance, and/or volunteer roles. Preferred applicants outlined their project management including how any risks will be identified and managed. Responses described: organisational policies, processes and/or systems to manage risk, monitor progress, evaluate service delivery and continuously improve service delivery; and why the organisation’s approach is appropriate the scale of the proposed activity. Preferred applicants outlined the development and implementation of effective governance structures. Responses described: the development and implementation of governance structures such as steering committees, advisory boards or project reference groups that consist of relevant stakeholders who will and oversee the delivery of the proposed activity. Preferred applicants explained how the activity will involve stakeholder engagement. Responses described: a strong understanding of who the relevant stakeholders are for the proposed activity; consultation, or a plan for engaging with relevant stakeholders to inform the design and/or delivery of the proposed activity; and support from relevant stakeholders. Preferred applicants explained how they will undertake budget management. Responses described: organisational policies, processes and/or systems that enable the organisation to manage resources and effectively deliver projects on time, within budget and in accordance with audit and compliance requirements. for improvement