Table 2.

Intended (and actual) methodologies employed by Formal Government evaluations over the course of the NMHS

	First Plan	Second Plan	COAG Plan
Intended Aim	O; I-Focus on reform approach rather than outcomes N- Appropriateness of initiatives (normative stance)	O; I; R- Focus on reform approach as well as outcomes N- Appropriateness of initiatives (normative stance)	O- Focus on outcomes R- Performance against 12 population indicators
Actual Focus	O-Approach R- Problem improvement TG- Consumer perspectives	O; I- Approach R- Problem improvement TG- Consumer perspectives	O- Realisation of original objectives R- Problem improvement
Data Sources	• Repurposing of available national datasets • In-depth case studies • National stakeholder survey and consultations • International expert commentary	• Repurposing of available national datasets • National stakeholder survey and consultations • International expert commentary • Review of mental health by Mental Health Reference Group	• Repurposing of existing and new national datasets to report on 12 population indicators • Jurisdictional data (budget allocations and funding commitments)

Key: ​Evaluation Measure: O Objectives, I Innovation, N Normative Stance, R Results, TG Target Group Impact

Bold letters are used to indicate the evaluation measures