CASE STUDY 1:

Measuring the Effectiveness of the Open Day

 1. Data Gathering for Enrollment Examination

 Data Collection: This should always be taken at the time of registration where information on the child’s ethnicity, family history, and their selection or non selection of the center among others are taken.

 Comparison: Analyse the enrollment data taken before the open day and after the open day to see whether there are changes in the numbers of Aboriginal families taking their children to the school. Quantify the actual Aborigines’ families that participated in the open day and that actually enrolled.

 Reference: Health Expenditure Australia, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2020). Australian Early Development Census. Retrieved from AIHW.

 2. Measuring the Effectiveness of the Open Day

 Attendance Data: Document the number of Aboriginal families who came to the open day; this figure has to be compared with the set target of 20 families. Track the number of new enrollments (target: Five new families where identified in this study.

 Feedback Collection: Provide questionnaires or questionnaires to the attendees to reverse or interview them on their experience or their thoughts about the center as well as the barriers that they faced.

 Community Engagement: Rate the extent of community participation and if there were localized Aboriginal people either as leaders or representatives.

 Reference: Bradshaw, J & Finch, N. (2003). Children and young people’s participation survey. Routledge.

 3. Evaluating Needs Fulfillment

 Needs Assessment: Assess to what extent the need and preferences of the Aboriginal families were considered by the open day. This may involve cultural issues, languages and materials to be used in programs for the target group.

 Outcome Measurement: Determine whether the open day switched on more appreciation of the services offered by the centre among Aboriginal families. Assess the extent to which the programs and services of the agency meet the needs identified in the community.

 Follow-Up: Have a follow up on the new families to determine how they feel about the centre in terms of meeting their expectations and their needs.

 Reference: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2016). Cultural Diversity in Australia. Retrieved from ABS.

 4. Improving Future Events

 Analyze Feedback: Analyse feedback received and define further necessary changes. One should try to find out whether attendees’ suggestions or complaints are general or if they have similar concerns.

 Action Plan: Create an agenda of action that will work to correct the issues that have been highlighted. It could range from increasing marketing skills, culture sensitivity, or even providing more services.

 Engage Stakeholders: Contact natives and request information and more collaborations for the subsequent events. Include their remarks and comments into the organization of the following activities.

 Reference: Ritchie, J. , Lewis, J. , & Elam, G. , (2003). Designing and Selecting Samples. In Qualitative Research Practice: This potency is the result of continuous technological advancement; hence, the title of this guide: A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers. Sage Publications.

 Summary

 Thus, it is vital to use enrollment as an indicator of whether or not the open day has reached its objectives, attendance and participation, feedback, and the extent to which the local needs have been addressed. Returning from the methodological shrubs of logical analysis, it must be said that increasing the effectiveness of subsequent waves of community outreach will require addressing of any detected deficiencies employing additional enhancements and cooperation with community members.

 References:

 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2016). Cultural Diversity in Australia. Retrieved from ABS.

 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2020). Australian Early Development Census. Retrieved from AIHW.

 Bradshaw, J. and Finch, N (2003) In undertaking the survey the following children and young people will be targeted. Routledge.

 Ritchie, J. and Lewis, J. with Elam, G. (2003). Designing and Selecting Samples. In Qualitative Research Practice: A compendium for social science students and researchers. Sage Publications.