STARDIT/Developing a Stakeholder Participatory and Inclusive Research Framework for the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
Description: Developing a strong Stakeholder Participatory and Inclusive Research Framework
Dates
State prospective
Start 2022-10-14
Form updated 2024-03-07
Report authors
Perrin Date
p.date@latrobe.edu.au
Main report author
p.date@latrobe.edu.au
Main report author
Location
Australia
Aims
Co-create a Stakeholder Participatory and Inclusive Research Framework
Keywords
autism
Inclusive Research
stakeholder involvement
Category
research
Inputs
group of individuals
Autvisors (10)
Task: Co-developing ToR and ways of working, and co-developing a process for involving Autistic people in autism research
Recruitment: Identified and invited by committee co-chairs. This will be revised to incorporate Autvisors in decision-making at end of 2024.
Enablers: Too much on in life generally.
Compensation: paid
Declared interests: Personal and professional
Impact: empowerment
group of individuals
Co-chairs (2)
Task: Preparation of agenda, compiling feedback, addressing suggestions, organising payment, organising meetings, co-chairing meetings..
Enablers: Time/workload
Barriers: Time/workload
Compensation: other(in-kind, contribution to this initiative done during work time.)
Declared interests: Professional and personal
funding
OTARC in-kind funding
time
Co-chair time months
Co-chair time on committee business and related co-design work.
Outputs and impacts
publication/report/document
Stage: February 2024
Terms of Reference
Co-developed ToR outlining the work the committee is undertaking or will undertake, incl. ways of working.
publication/report/document
Stage: February 2024
A legal-approved committee letter of appointment for the ‘Stakeholder Reference Group’
Impact: Outlines clear relationships between La Trobe University and Committee members (including La Trobe's Code of Conduct, confidentiality, remuneration)
This letter was written and approved the Legal team at La Trobe university in order to formally appointment Committee members
publication/report/document
Stage: March 2024
Payment terms/options defined
Impact: Ability to offer multiple payment options with a low administrative burden to committee members.
Developed by OTARC's grants officer following discussions with OTARC's Research Operation Manager and relevant personnel in FInance.
publication/report/document
Stage: drafting
OTARC's Inclusive Research Framework
Impact: Process document that will serve as a guide for OTARC staff and students wanting to develop autism research with Autistic Community members. This will ensure a consistent approach across OTARC, informed by Autistic people.