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Research and Publications

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At Alike WA, we’re passionate about advancing health promotion. Through regular research, we create evidence-based resources that not only guide our work but also strengthen our advocacy efforts and support the ongoing work of the peer support sector.

HAVoc

Hope After Violent Crime (HAVoC) was a collaborative project between ConnectGroups, Angelhands Inc and Grow WA. The aim of the project was to investigate best practice Support Groups for victims of violent crime.

ConnectGroups’ Certificate IV Programs Service Evaluation

This report evaluates ConnectGroups’ Community Services and Mental Health programs, assessing the increase of capacity in the Support Groups sector and contribution to workforce development.

Give it Forward Stories Book

Stories and outcomes from grant recipients of our Give it Forward (GIF) program. GIF helps Support Groups to grow, increase their capacity to support others and remain robust and sustainable.

Internal Benchmark – Grants Programs

The present benchmark was conducted to evaluate how the application processes of ConnectGroups’ grants currently stand in relation to similar programs in the state, with emphasis placed on the questions of innovation, accessibility, and value added.

Literature Review: Effectiveness of Self Help and Support Groups in Health Promotion

Stephanie Lu examines the literature and provides evidence for the effectiveness of Self Help and Support Groups in Health Promotion and in contributing to the physical and mental wellbeing of community members.

Effectively Engaging with Men

This resource is a direct result of a need identified by ConnectGroups members. It has been developed with the aim of assisting Support Groups and service providers with tips about how to effectively engage with men.