Indigenous programs cost billions – but we know surprisingly little about what works
- Written by Summer May Finlay, Senior Lecturer - Indigenous Health, University of Wollongong
Billions of dollars are spent annually on Indigenous programs and services. Yet we know little about which programs are effective, and often struggle to understand their impact. That’s why evaluating programs is crucial.
We need to know what worked, what didn’t, and why.
The Productivity Commission has called for “more and...





