Evaluation of NSW Family and Carer Mental Health Program: Summary Report

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the Family and Carer Mental HealthProgram evaluation that was commissioned by the NSW Ministry of Health (the Ministry)and undertaken by the Centre for Health Service Development (CHSD), Australian HealthServices Research Institute (AHSRI), University of Wollongong. The study was completedbetween June 2020 and September 2021. Detailed information on all aspects of theevaluation were provided to the Ministry in two associated reports: an interim reportsubmitted in March 2021 and a final report in December 2021. The evaluation was conducted to better understand the achievements of the program and tocontribute to the evidence base for family and carers supporting people with mental healthissues. It is the first evaluation of the FCMHP since it commenced operating in 2005.