Co-production Resources
Authentic co-production moves beyond common consultative approaches to develop equal partnerships between lived experience and researchers. This requires transforming how various forms of knowledge and expertise are viewed and dismantling pervasive power imbalances that underpin healthcare and academic systems. As a collective embedded within a research centre, LEN aims to engage with and inform co-produced research, we hope these resources further support that endeavour.
Citizen Researcher Essentials - a short course
This course is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to become active participants in the research process and contribute their unique perspectives as citizen researchers. By leveraging your personal experiences and expertise, you can work alongside researchers to shape the direction of research and drive positive change in areas that matter to you.
Stepping Stone Clubhouse Evaluation Report
An independent evaluation to examine the social, economic and health impacts of the clubhouse model was funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission and Queensland Health. The evaluation found that Stepping Stone Clubhouse members had fewer hospital visits, better social connections and a higher quality of life.
Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Research Network
Want to learn more about co-design and co-production?
CMHDARN has partnered with a number of organisations and individuals to co-design resources to support meaningful co-designed and co-produced research. It aims to provide those with lived experience and researchers to become familiar with, and get started on research that uses co-design/production principles and practices.
Lived Experience of Suicide Service Guidelines
A new set of guidelines to support suicide prevention services care for people experiencing suicidal distress or bereavement are now available. Roses in the Ocean and Folk were engaged to facilitate a co-design process to inform development of the new Lived Experience of Suicide Service Guidelines through funding from the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.
The guidelines inform a range of suicide prevention activities, including service design, commissioning and evaluations across multiple areas including:
- Aftercare services to support people who have made a suicide attempt or experienced a suicidal crisis
- Postvention services for people bereaved or impacted by a suicide
- Distress Brief Support services for people in the early stages of distress
To participate and share your lived experience, please complete the Expression of Interest to add your contact details to the confidential and secure network database.
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