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Tobacco control research

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This program conducts research and evaluation in the field of tobacco control in South Australia, in order to improve programs and services and to inform policy designed to reduce the harm caused by tobacco.

TCRE is funded primarily by the South Australian Government.

About TCRE  
 

Rationale

There are a number of reasons underlying the need for a research and evaluation capability, including:
  • issues of public accountability, particularly given the large investment in tobacco control.
  • the importance of having timely and practically helpful information on which to plan, implement and revise tobacco control efforts.

  • the importance of knowing whether, or to what extent, smoking prevalence and other targets are being met.

  • the active and vocal interest of tobacco companies, whose aims are contrary to the aims of tobacco control.

Guiding principles 

  • Reflection and learning - evaluation does not aim to yield ‘pass/fail’ score cards so much as insights into how best to proceed for more effective tobacco control.

  • Continuous improvement - evaluation is seen as a process of discovering better ways to do things.

  • Encourage program staff commitment - it involves the understanding and commitment of those whose programs are being evaluated.

  • Participation - evaluations are based upon maximal consultation and involvement with program staff in respect of evaluation planning and reporting. This participatory principle does not compromise objectivity or accountability but does increase the likelihood that evaluation results will be accepted and acted upon.

  • The Tobacco Control Research and Evaluation Program (TCRE) is grounded in the principles of expertise, relevance, critical mass and independence.
 
Roles and responsibilities  

The role of the Tobacco Control Research and Evaluation program is to:

1.  Undertake monitoring of progress in tobacco control indicators at the population level.

2.  Formulate and conduct applied research to inform the development of tobacco control strategies and programs.

3.  Design and implement evaluations of specific tobacco control strategies or programs.

4.  Provide strategic advice to the Ministerial Reference Group on Tobacco, the SA Government and agencies in tobacco control on:        
  • progress in tobacco control, including whether objectives are being met.

  • the evidence about what ‘works’ and promoting practice and policy based on best available evidence
  • the development and evaluation of tobacco control strategies.
5.  Participate in applied research and evaluation projects in tobacco control at the national level.

6.  Ensure methodological and conceptual rigour by seeking peer review of evaluation studies and disseminating results.
 
 
Contact us
Visit:
 
The Cancer Council South Australia
202 Greenhill Rd
Eastwood SA 5063
Post:
PO Box 929
Unley SA 5061
Phone: 08 8291 4294
Fax: 08 8291 4268
Email: tcre@cancersa.org.au
 


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