We Listen
We connect with individuals living with various abilities to learn about their experiences and challenges. We listen to understand what’s important from their perspective, using their insights to guide research, advocacy, and education.
Our approach to research goes beyond traditional methods that focus solely on studying materials and sources to establish facts and draw conclusions. Instead, we embrace an inclusive model that actively engages individuals with firsthand experience. By prioritising the voices of those most directly affected by the issue, we aim to create research that is both relevant and impactful. Furthermore, we are committed to sharing our findings in a clear and accessible way, ensuring that those who stand to benefit most from the research can easily engage with and apply its outcomes. We aim to embrace it all, unified under the pursuit we call ‘research’.
“Nothing about us, without us”
We connect with individuals living with various abilities to learn about their experiences and challenges. We listen to understand what’s important from their perspective, using their insights to guide research, advocacy, and education.
We show our care by conducting meaningful research that reflects real-life experience. We support People with Lived Experience (PLEx) to participate, guide, and lead research in an inclusive and safe manner.
We communicate our findings in a clear and accessible way. Our outreach is tailored to suit different audiences, using simple language to maximise impact. We share knowledge to improve the lives of people with disabilities and the broader community.
Research Forum 8th March 2023: Connecting with our Research Community
To kick off 2023, we are hosting our first Research Forum of the year in March.
This will be a forum exploring research priorities in the realms of lived experience of disability along with health, wellbeing and rehabilitation and how to bring them to bear in our workplaces and community.
Recruiting Now!
We are seeking participants for a study on what makes for positive relationships between Disabled People and Community Disability Support Workers in Canterbury.
Announcing Burwood Academy’s new General Manager