What was achieved? 98 projects produced at least one type of tool/resource 131 different tools and resources were developed 33 were translated into 30 languages other than English 61% of projects recorded research, reviews of evaluation activities Project reach and uptake was often higher than anticipated Key qualitative insights observed through consultation with ACSIHAG grant recipients What were the key enablers and challenges for projects? Enablers: engaging all staff levels; communicating tangible benefits to users; leveraging reputations and relationships; being adaptive in program delivery; and providing ongoing support. Challenges: loss of institutional knowledge due to turnover of staff’; concerns risk and compliance; impact on the bottom line; access barriers for older people; and releasing RACF staff for training. What foundations were laid for ongoing use and uptake? 76% of projects had a record of evidence-based design; 34% of evidence-based design involved consultation with users and consumers; 73% of projects were identified as having potential application for broader roll out; 26% of projects have been able to actively sustain operation beyond the funding period; an digital delivery was perceived to be a relatively efficient strategy to enable scaling and sustainability of projects. However, of keeping resources current and paying for website hosting persisted. What are the lessons learned? passionate grant recipients have driven the success of the ACSIHAG program; consideration of project sustainability was a major limitation of grant investment reaching full potential; grant durations were seen as a limitation, particularly for ‘proof-of-concept’ projects; and to translate project outcomes into widespread quality improvement across the sector, senior decision-makers should be engaged as part of a co-design process.
What was achieved? 98 projects produced at least one type of tool/resource 131 different tools and resources were developed 33 were translated into 30 languages other than English 61% of projects recorded research, reviews of evaluation activities Project reach and uptake was often higher than anticipated Key qualitative insights observed through consultation with ACSIHAG grant recipients What were the key enablers and challenges for projects? Enablers: engaging all staff levels; communicating tangible benefits to users; leveraging reputations and relationships; being adaptive in program delivery; and providing ongoing support. Challenges: loss of institutional knowledge due to turnover of staff’; concerns risk and compliance; impact on the bottom line; access barriers for older people; and releasing RACF staff for training. What foundations were laid for ongoing use and uptake? 76% of projects had a record of evidence-based design; 34% of evidence-based design involved consultation with users and consumers; 73% of projects were identified as having potential application for broader roll out; 26% of projects have been able to actively sustain operation beyond the funding period; an digital delivery was perceived to be a relatively efficient strategy to enable scaling and sustainability of projects. However, of keeping resources current and paying for website hosting persisted. What are the lessons learned? passionate grant recipients have driven the success of the ACSIHAG program; consideration of project sustainability was a major limitation of grant investment reaching full potential; grant durations were seen as a limitation, particularly for ‘proof-of-concept’ projects; and to translate project outcomes into widespread quality improvement across the sector, senior decision-makers should be engaged as part of a co-design process.