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5.01 | EVALUATION IN THE AOD SECTOR (NADA) - Introduction to evaluation: What it is and why it matters

eLEARNING SERIESEVALUATION IN THE AOD SECTOR
MODULE NAMEIntroduction to evaluation: What it is and why it matters
MODULE NUMBERModule 1 of 4
LEARNING LEVELLevel 5 - Quality Improvement
TARGET AUDIENCEAny worker in the AOD sector
MODULE AIMThe aim of this module is to equip workers with a foundational understanding of service and program evaluation and why they are important in the AOD sector.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:


  • describe how good evaluation can improve processes and outcomes

  • describe the difference between research and evaluation

  • describe the difference between service and program evaluation

  • describe the five key evaluation types

  • describe different evaluation stakeholders, and the benefits and disadvantages of internal, external, and blended evaluation approaches
LENGTH15 mins
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe full reference list for this module is available on request.  
SUGGESTED CITATIONNetwork of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies. Evaluation for AOD workers: Core concepts. Sydney, NSW. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
COPYRIGHT INFORMATIONThis resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis module was developed and is owned by the Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA), NSW  eLearning design by Insight. 
LAST UPDATEDOctober 2026
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