CEI is delighted to share a new peer-reviewed publication authored by members of our global team, in collaboration with our partners at Movember and Monash University's Rehabilitation, Ageing, and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre: "Protocol for evaluation of Movember’s scaling what works grant funding program: Supporting the delivery of mental health interventions for men and boys in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom," published in PLOS-ONE.
Scaling What Works is a AUD$10+million Movember investment to support the spread and scale-up of 17 promising projects aiming to improve the mental health of men and boys – in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. The evaluation protocol outlines the approach to assessing the program across four domains: implementation, effectiveness, cost (implementation and cost-effectiveness) and scalability.
Below is the abstract. The full published article is available HERE
Mental ill health among men and boys is a significant global issue, with barriers to recognising symptoms, seeking help, and accessing services. In response, Movember launched the Scaling What Works (SWW) grant funding in 2022. This initiative supports 17 diverse mental health projects across Australia, Canada, and the UK, targeting communities, schools, and workplaces to address the varied needs and contexts of men and boys.
Our evaluation protocol outlines the approach to assessing the SWW program across four domains: implementation, effectiveness, cost (implementation and cost-effectiveness), and scalability. Using the Intervention Scalability Assessment Tool (ISAT) as a framework, we aim to embed scalability considerations into the evaluation design. Data will be collected qualitatively and quantitatively from project participants,
facilitators, and Movember staff throughout the funding period. Effectiveness will be measured using the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI) as a universal outcome across projects. Scalability will be assessed using a purpose-built tool developed in consultation with ISAT’s creator, tailored to project-specific needs.
This evaluation will provide insights into program effectiveness, implementation strategies, delivery costs, and cost-effectiveness. With a strong focus on scalability, it aims to inform mental health service providers and funders on best practices for scaling interventions within grant-funded contexts.
The peer-reviewed publication "Protocol for evaluation of Movember’s scaling what works grant funding program: Supporting the delivery of mental health interventions for men and boys in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom" was authored by CEI's Tom Steele, Chloe Ang, Dr Vanessa Rose, Dr Gayatri Kembhavi, Jamie Rowland, Mary Abdo, Dr Janell Kwok, Dr Katherine Young and Sophie Merryfull, in collaboration with Sara Whittaker and Natasha Brusco from the Rehabilitation, Ageing, and Independent Living Research Centre (Monash University), and Rhiannon Watt and Cara Büsst from Movember Institute of Men's Health.
Access and download the full article HERE
