Evaluation of Community-based FASD Assessment, Diagnosis, and Support
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About this tender
Overview Hauora Māori Services, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, invites proposals from an experienced kaupapa Māori evaluation partner to design and deliver an independent evaluation of community-based Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessment, diagnosis, and support services from November 2026 to June 2029. About The programme being evaluated is delivered by three Hauora Māori organisations and their partners using community-based, whānau-centred service models, grounded in kaupapa Māori approaches. Purpose The evaluation forms part of the implementation of the FASD Action Plan 2025-2028 and will assess a new programme designed to improve access to timely FASD assessment, diagnosis, and early intervention support for children, young people, and whānau affected by FASD. The successful respondent will provide robust evidence to inform future investment, policy, commissioning, and service design decisions, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the FASD Action Plan 2025-2028. Scope The scope includes: Designing and delivering an independent evaluation of community-based FASD assessment, diagnosis, and support services, from November 2026 to June 2029 Assessing programme implementation, effectiveness, outcomes, kaupapa Māori approaches, and system impacts Supporting continuous learning and improvement across the programme Contractor Requirements Demonstrated expertise in kaupapa Māori evaluation methodologies Experience working alongside Māori organisations, whānau, hapū, and iwi Enquiries Contact: Jono McLeod Email: jono.mcleod@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
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