Research into understanding system-level barriers for women who use alcohol & other drugs on remand

### 🔍 Tender Overview The **Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC)** is seeking proposals from qualified research providers to conduct a 12-month study investigating system-level barriers for women on remand who use alcohol and other drugs (AOD). This project aims to identify opportunities for reform across the justice, health, housing, and social service sectors. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be expected to deliver a robust, mixed-methods research project, including: * **Quantitative Analysis:** Examining administrative datasets regarding remand rates, AOD indicators, and offence types. * **Qualitative Research:** Conducting interviews with women on remand, correctional staff, and key stakeholders. * **Stakeholder Engagement:** Collaborating with government agencies, peak bodies, and community providers. * **Lived Experience Integration:** Embedding lived-living experiences (LLE) throughout the research lifecycle. ### 🏗️ Key Requirements * **Research Locations:** Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre, Southern Queensland Correctional Centre, and Townsville Correctional Centre. * **Approvals:** Suppliers must secure all necessary ethics approvals (HREC) and Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) research clearance prior to fieldwork. * **Budget:** Indicative budget of up to $150,000 (excl. GST). * **Timeline:** Project must be completed by 30 June 2027. ### 🎯 Desired Outcomes * Actionable, policy-relevant insights to inform systemic reform. * High-quality, accessible written reports. * Demonstrated capacity for effective stakeholder management and workshop facilitation. ### 🏷️ Keywords #Research #MentalHealth #AlcoholAndOtherDrugs #JusticeReform #QueenslandGovernment #SocialServices #CorrectionalResearch #Remand #PolicyDevelopment