International Conference 2024 | Developing an Evidence-Informed Child and Family Service Organisation Through Data Driven Continuous Practice Improvement Panel

The 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (ICSWHMH) was held in November 2024 in Melbourne. This significant event in successfully brought together social work professionals, researchers, educators, and students from around the world to discuss and share the latest developments in the field of social work in health and mental health.

Developing an Evidence-Informed Child and Family Service Organisation Through Data Driven Continuous Practice Improvement Panel

The panel highlights how Windermere Child and Family Services embeds evidence-informed practice across its work, with a strong focus on consumer choice and positive outcomes. Speakers discuss the organisation’s data-driven approach to continuous improvement, supported by staff training and a decision-making dashboard. The conversation also explores the role of leadership and governance in aligning practice with outcomes, and the panel emphasises the importance of regularly assessing staff wellbeing to support a satisfied, healthy workforce.

Presenters:

• Dr Lynette Buoy (Australia, VIC)
• Warren Cann (Australia, VIC)
• Vincent Lagioia (Australia, VIC)
• Kristy Morley (Australia, VIC)
• Monique Yeoman (Australia, VIC)