Welcome to our blog series on collaboration and co-design! These articles explore how working together drives innovative solutions to social issues. Join us for inspiring stories, practical tips, and dreamings on the power of collective creativity.
Rupture and repair in co-design zine
The Rupture and Repair zines serve as a reflective resource for designers and collaborators in co-design, focusing on the challenges encountered in practice. Through interviews with co-design facilitators, it emphasises ethical practice and professional growth while addressing systemic barriers affecting co-design work to succeed. The zines propose viewing disruptions as opportunities for transformation.
Gradient of Partnering
Teams and projects worldwide use the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum to determine their level of participation. The Gradient of Partnering provides a way to assess and improve partnerships, moving away from rigid levels towards a more flexible and practical approach. This tool aims to establish a ‘Partnering zone’ for collaborative decision-making.
Guide to Valuing Lived experience
This guide aims to aid Victorian services in implementing partnerships with community members. Offering practical strategies and guidance based on global practices. It caters to health services, government agencies, and organizations engaging with communities, providing insights on recognizing lived experiences and budgeting for engagements. It emphasizes the importance of valuing lived experience and provides resources…
Based in Naarm (Melbourne) Australia
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. First nations people self-determination is a human right and recognises the hard work of many generations of Aboriginal people who have fought for this right to be upheld. 💖💛🖤 Always was and always will be aboriginal land
We acknowledge the context within which we gather. We meet at a time when the human species is having an unprecedented impact on the planet. It is important to recognise the unearned advantages or opportunities we may experience solely based on our identity or background. With empathy and love we acknowledge the privilege we have and commit to using it to support in solidarity with others who face systemic barriers.