Partner-engaged co-design and participatory approaches to research offer innovative pathways to include unique perspectives and stakeholder opinions in key decisions. Co-design and participatory approaches prioritise collaboration, transparency, and shared decision-making — ultimately enhancing the impact and relevance of research in addressing complex social issues.
Partner-engaged co-design and participatory approaches enable the development of inclusive solutions that have the potential to drive positive change and improve societal outcomes.
What we offer
ISSR specialises in co-design and provides innovative, inclusive, and transparent participatory approaches, coupled with strong academic rigour, to meet the unique needs of our partners.
- Co-designed research: We deliver adaptive and responsive approaches to co-design that extend beyond research design to include ethical considerations, data sources, methods, analysis, and the presentation of results.
- Participatory research methods: We work with you to design comprehensive and implementable participatory research methods to suit your project needs and to influence policies and practices.
- Facilitation: We design and facilitate participatory community engagement processes, that include workshops, focus groups, interviews, and surveys.
- Capability building: We provide tailored and interactive face-to-face or online training to develop your skills and confidence to plan, facilitate, and conduct participatory research approaches.
- Effective visualisation and translation: We create visually engaging and interactive outputs to enhance reach, understanding, and utility.
Project examples
- Evaluation of Queensland Police Drug Diversion Program
Queensland Police Service
- Empowered Communities Partnership: Lessons Learned Project
National Indigenous Australians Agency
- Safe and Connected Futures Program Evaluation
Brisbane Youth Service
- Evaluation of Co-Housing for Older Women Who are at Risk of Homelessness
Sharing with Friends Inc