Projects Associated
MHC worked collaboratively with Cancer Institute NSW leaders to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the NSW Cancer Plan 2022 – 2027.
MHC designed a new organisation-wide operating model for the Bureau of Health Information (NSW Government), to support the patient survey program to be implemented by the Chief Executive and executive management team.
MHC was engaged by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ, previously Department of Family and Community Services) to support the large-scale complex evaluation of the Future Directions program.
In 2017 MHC developed a commissioning strategy and implementation plan for the evaluation. In 2019 MHC established and embedded an approach to evaluation governance and management including providing quality assurance for the Future Directions evaluation. Up to 2023 MHC has provided advice to FACSIAR the evaluation.
NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ; formerly the NSW Department of Family and Community Services) engaged MHC to conduct a targeted rapid environmental scan of government human services performance monitoring frameworks. The scan combined analysis of current national and international monitoring frameworks, and a rapid review of the peer reviewed literature.
NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), formerly the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, engaged MHC to work alongside them in an MHC-Client joint team to develop a research strategy. MHC managed the process to develop the strategy, co-designed its components, co-led the consultations and co-led the process to set priorities.
MHC was engaged to support the Department of Education develop its first research strategy.
Led by Mary Haines, MHC co-designed and operationalised a governance and management framework and established a Project Management Office to support the NSW Health COVID-19 Research Program.
Led by Mary Haines, MHC built research capacity and provided quality assurance to support successful NGO grant recipients of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Early Intervention Innovation Fund. MHC also provided strategic policy advice to the Ministry of Health on the scheme to help build the evidence base for early intervention models and ensure improved program delivery, services, results and outcomes.
MHC conducted a thorough strategic review of the Prevention Research Support Program for the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence within the NSW Ministry of Health.
The design of an internal directory for the Office for Health and Medical Research within NSW Health.
MHC designed this framework, approved by the NSW Chief Health Officer and endorsed by all NSW Health Chief Executives, which is now considered a leading example for other states to follow.
MHC provided expert policy advice for the Translational Research Grant Scheme
The Office for Health and Medical Research, NSW Health engaged MHC to assist with conducting an implementation review of the Translational Research Grants Scheme. This involved a review of research projects in the scheme, to assess their implementation readiness and any policy and practice impacts arising from the research.
MHC worked with senior leaders across NSW Health to identify system priorities for research and develop guidance for research partnerships.
MHC facilitated a workshop with a high-level advisory board focused on mentally healthy workplaces.
MHC was delighted to be involved in putting together the first research strategy for the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
MHC was engaged to develop a strategy model for clinical trials at the St Vincent’s Integrated Health Campus in Sydney, through stakeholder consultation and expert advice.
MHC was engaged by Transport for NSW to support the development of a strategic plan for a governance body to guide their work from 2021-2030.
MHC was engaged by Transport for NSW to support the Centre for Road Safety to develop and implement a state-wide road safety action plan.