Evaluation

Evaluating the sun protection policy will give you concrete information about whether the policy is making a difference. Ideally you should survey before the policy is introduced (baseline survey) so you can measure any changes in attitudes and behavior after the policy is implemented.

Introduction of the policy:

• What are people's attitudes and behaviours prior to the policy's implementation?
• What are the desired outcomes in terms of behaviour change following implementation? What is the best way to measure this?
• What are the desired outcomes in terms of the sun protection provided by council? How can this be measured effectively?

Implementation of the policy:

• What impact is the policy having on desired outcomes in terms of behaviour change in the community?
• Is delivery of the policy consistent with original intentions? Are all elements of the policy being delivered adequately and consistently?
• Are there ways in which the policy can be expanded and adapted to other areas of sun protection eg, at childcare centre?

Examples of council evaluations include:

• Christchurch City Council (PDF, 69KB)
• Wanganui District Council (PDF, 69KB)
• City of Whittlesea, Australia (PDF, 61KB)

Download the full guide to working with local councils (PDF, 7.7MB).