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 The successful supplier will deliver a comprehensive research project by 30 June 2027, with an indicative budget of $150,000. Key activities include: * **Mixed-methods research** across three major Queensland correctional centres. * **Quantitative analysis** of administrative datasets regarding remand rates and AOD indicators. * **Qualitative interviews** with women on remand, correctional staff, and stakeholders. * **Stakeholder engagement** with government and community-based providers. * **Integration of Lived-Living Experience (LLE)** throughout the research lifecycle. ### ⚖️ Requirements & Qualifications Suppliers must demonstrate the capacity to secure mandatory ethics and research approvals, including: * Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval. * Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Research and Evaluation Committee approval. ### 💡 Desired Outcomes The Commission is looking for high-quality, accessible research that provides actionable policy recommendations. Experience in stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate complex findings into policy-relevant insights are highly valued. ### 🏷️ Keywords #QueenslandMentalHealthCommission #AODResearch #JusticeReform #WomensHealth #RemandResearch #PublicPolicy #AcademicResearch #QueenslandTenders