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A Guide to Selecting Participatory Research Methods Based on Project and Partnership Goals

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This guide explores participatory research methods designed to align with collaborative project and partnership goals. By involving communities throughout the research process, it promotes equity, trust, and relevance. With actionable frameworks for co-production, it supports researchers and organisations in integrating community knowledge, enhancing outcomes, and fostering long-term collaboration. The guide categorises methods into five domains—engagement, exploration, visual and narrative, mobilisation, and evaluation—while addressing both the strengths and challenges of participatory approaches.

Health promoting features of WISE employment for people with psychosocial disability

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This journal article examines how work integration social enterprises (WISEs) affect the health and wellbeing of employees with psychosocial disability, meaning people whose mental health conditions interact with social barriers to limit their participation in work and life. Drawing on a six-year Australian case study, it finds that workplace culture matters as much as the job itself. Relevant to WISE practitioners, funders and policymakers.

Inclusive social innovation for hospitality employment

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This research explores how a disability-inclusive social enterprise in hospitality can create meaningful jobs and lasting social change. Using Hotel Etico as a case study, it shows how inclusive design, strong relationships and co-creation with people with disability can transform workplaces, attitudes and employment systems.