Evaluation of the Queensland Primary Health Network (PHN) Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Initiative.

### 📋 Tender Overview The **Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC)** is seeking proposals from qualified research and evaluation consultancies, universities, and similar entities to conduct a 12-month independent evaluation of the **Queensland Primary Health Network (PHN) Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Initiative**. This project aims to assess the effectiveness of the initiative's governance, regional implementation, and system-wide impacts. ### 🎯 Scope of Work The successful bidder will be responsible for: * **Evaluating Governance:** Assessing the collaboration between the Commission, the Lead PHN, and participating PHNs. * **Impact Assessment:** Measuring outcomes related to workforce capability, system integration, and early identification of AOD-related harms. * **Analysis:** Reviewing delivery variations across regions and alignment with Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Joint Regional Plans. * **Recommendations:** Providing evidence-informed insights to guide future policy, commissioning, and scaling strategies. ### 💡 Key Requirements * **Budget:** Indicative budget of up to $200,000 (excl. GST). * **Eligibility:** Must be a legal entity (no sole traders); must not be a government agency; must have no conflicts of interest regarding tobacco/alcohol funding. * **Timeline:** Evaluation must be completed by June 2027. ### 🔍 Search Keywords #QueenslandMentalHealthCommission #AOD #ProgramEvaluation #PHN #AlcoholAndOtherDrugs #PublicHealthResearch #GovernmentTender #QueenslandHealth #SystemIntegration #PolicyEvaluation