Research Skills Workshop – Participatory Research Methods for Health & Community Services

Want to make your research more inclusive, impactful, and grounded in lived experience? This half-day workshop introduces the principles and practices of participatory research—an approach that actively involves community members, service users, and stakeholders in the research process.

Designed for professionals in health and community services, this interactive session will explore:

• Core values and benefits of participatory research
• Practical strategies for co-designing research with communities
• Ethical considerations and power-sharing in research partnerships
• Real-world examples of participatory methods in action

Whether you’re planning a new project or seeking to enhance existing work, this workshop will equip you with tools to foster collaboration, build trust, and generate meaningful outcomes.

Sessions:

Bunbury – ECU Building 6

Thu 23 Oct 9:30-12:30

or

Busselton – ECU Learning Hub

Wed 5 Nov 9:30-12:30

Workshops will be facilitated by:

Dr Adam Johnson

Research Coordinator with the University Department of Rural Health at ECU in Bunbury. Adam’s research work has focused on universal design and co-design in local government contexts, and he is experienced in participatory engagement and collaborative research techniques.