Health Equity Matters and our State and Territory Members’ Theory of Change
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Theory Of Change
Demonstrating our contribution to Australia's HIV response.
The theory of change diagram draws on academic research and practitioner experience to demonstrate how Health Equity Matters and our State and Territory members’ distinct approach to health promotion leads to efficient and effective programs, making an important contribution to Australia’s HIV response.
In particular, the diagram highlights the functions of engagement, alignment and adaptation, and shows how we fulfil these functions, increasing our influence.
While a diagram cannot fully capture the complexity of social change, it is useful for establishing a shared understanding of how change occurs and for identifying early indicators of success.
Head to the bottom of the page for case studies demonstrating the theory of change in practice. The case studies are from specific programs or projects at Health Equity Matters and each of our State and Territory Members.
These case studies demonstrate the theory of change in practice. The case studies are from specific programs or projects at Health Equity Matters and each of our State and Territory Members.
OUTspoken: A case study from Health Equity Matters
This case study from Health Equity Matters demonstrates the theory of change working in practice.
#ComePrepd: A case study from the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC)
This case study from the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) demonstrates the theory of change working in practice.
A[TEST]: A case study from ACON
Through their engagement with their communities, alignment with the sector and their adaptation, ACON were able to achieve increased reach, increased effectiveness, increased efficiency, and stronger partnerships – all of which, led to better outcomes for their communities.
Responding rapidly to threats to community safety: A case study from Meridian
This case study from Meridian demonstrates the theory of change working in practice.
MIPA Report and Action Plan: A case study from Thorne Harbour Health
Through their engagement with their communities and alignment with the sector, Thorne Harbour Health was able to achieve increased effectiveness, increased efficiency and stronger partnerships.
Connecting academic research and lived experience: A case study from TasCAHRD
Through their engagement with their communities and alignment with the sector, TasCAHRD was able to achieve increased reach, increased effectiveness, and stronger partnerships
Safe Schools Coalition: A case study from WAAC
This case study from WAAC demonstrates the theory of change working in practice.
Silver Rainbow: A case study from Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council (NTAHC)
Through their engagement with their communities, alignment with the sector and their adaptation, the Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council (NTAHC) was able to achieve increased reach, increased effectiveness, increased efficiency, and stronger partnerships
Demonstrating the value of community control in Australia’s HIV response.
Community controlled HIV organisations in Australia have unique features supporting their agile, targeted and highly effective response to Australia’s HIV epidemic, and other health or social issues within their communities. In 2015, Health Equity Matters and our State and Territory members commissioned a report to assess the impact of the community controlled response to HIV as part of the overall Australian response to HIV.
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The report’s aim was to have an objective and evidence based assessment of the strength and continuing salience of the community response to HIV. The document was prepared for government and similar stakeholders who wish to understand the value of Australia’s community controlled response to HIV.