Dalene Wray AM’s Post

I need your help connecting with community organizations focused on improving health. If you volunteer, sit on the Board or know of a non-profit that could benefit, please let me know. I support students from all of our Schools (Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health) learning how to work on teams. I have 60 student teams comprised of 10-15 learners each from the different Schools, and I am looking for at least 20 collaborators. Our students are not able to provide direct patient care, but can help you in researching, developing evidence-based educational materials, reviewing existing of materials, delivering education to communities, etc. all with a focus of supporting your organizations impact social determinants of health through a team-based approach.

Caring for a loved one with dementia is tough, and it's not one we prepare for in advance. Most of us will undertake a caring role at some stage in our lives, to a parent, partner or sibling. It's not a role we're sufficiently prepared for. Most of us expect to finish education, more or less, find interesting work, and meet a partner to spend a few decades with. Where does the training for being a carer to a loved one with advanced dementia come in? 1 in 5 people are currently providing unpaid support, according to a report by CarersWeek .org in 2023. What do you think we need to do as a community, to prepare for care work? Should we learn about caring at school? Should employers know how to safeguard jobs when workers need time off to provide care? After Umbrage is a charity for carers, we provide free four day breaks for caregivers, via a referral scheme. You can find out more about us on our website. If you have experience of caring, what do you think we need to do to help people to prepare to care? #DementiaUk #CareCharityUk #AfterUmbrage

Adopting pedagogies of care and solidarity is not just a choice but a necessity when we commit to doing anti-oppressive research. As Linda Tuhiwai Smith reminds us in her brilliant book "Decolonising Research Methodologies" too many people, for far too long, have been hurt by research for us to continue with the status quo. For those of you working in the non-profit, how often is care and solidarity mentioned in evidence gathering activities? I worked for 13+ years in non-profits, and I can only think of less than a handful of time where there was a deep conversation around the process, and what that should look and feel like for all involved. In our haste to produce, it is easy to forget that evidence/"needs" assessments/research is not just about producing knowledge but about fostering meaningful relationships, promoting justice, and enacting tangible change in the world. Pedagogies of care remind us of the importance of centering the well-being and agency of all stakeholders involved. On a practical level, this might mean: * Being very intentional about the questions and methods that you use. Which means collaborative decision-making processes related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence/assessment/research design * Prioritising joy and wellbeing! Research doesn't have to be traumatising or joyless. Use approaches that don't feel extractive. Budget properly. Include activities so that wellbeing isn't just some random, tokenistic afterthought or a pack of biscuits and tea (yes, I've seen this as the extent of "care" in evidence gathering activities). * Creating opportunities for mutual learning and skill-sharing among all stakeholders where people involved in the project can exchange knowledge, share resources, and build collective capacity. * Using data/evidence/ research findings to advocate for policy changes, institutional reforms, and community-led initiatives that challenge oppressive systems and promote social justice. This week I'm highlighting eight key principles that inform Design for Social Impact's approach to research and program design Through genuine collaboration, mutual learning, and collective action, I truly believe we can co-create research practices that challenge systems of power and privilege and strive for genuine social transformation What pedagogies of care and solidarity do you integrate or want to integrate into your research/evidence gathering activities for social impact? Suggestions and resources in the comments please ! #nonprofits #research #equity #antioppression #care #solidarity ____________________________________________________________________________ Design for Social Impact is a rebellious social enterprise, supporting researchers and non-profit practitioners design equity-centred programmes, policies, research and learning. Our course, Research for Design for Social Impact launches 20th May. We offer location-based purchase pricing https://lnkd.in/eRbAVeST

Yes, Jessica Oddy PhD. Centering Equity in Design for Social Impact, THIS! Breaking down the false binary between the researcher and the researched. We certainly need more non-white researchers asking the questions and studying our own people and cultures in ways that are not centred on othering and deficits, but on belonging and strengths. Your post reminded me of my youthful idealism as a graduate student reading Edward Said and dreaming of a less fetishising culture and theory… We are slowly getting there. Our location-based pricing for this course makes diversifying the global social impact research mafia a much more real possibility! Already some fantastically diverse learners registering, from Mexico to Morocco! Bring on 20 May! P.S. Hope everyone had a restful and nourishing May Day - workers (and campus protestors) of the world, unite 👊🏾 #mayday #antiracism #inclusion #DEIB #internationaldevelopment #nonprofit #researchdesign #purchasingpowerparity #economicjustice #racialjustice

https://lnkd.in/e4cZMvak While all the core concepts are evidence based around the social determinants of health, the strategy is predicated on the existence of a still vibrant and diverse third sector offering parallel support services to the health service. I spent the lion share of my career in community capacity building, until the charitable sector lost government funding and shrunk overnight. Now, most community projects are led and delivered by volunteers, those who have the privilege of not needing to earn a living. Social prescribing can only fulfil its full objectives in the context of funded community services. My experience falls way short of the theoretical framework, and more independent research is needed to evaluate its efficacy. So this article is most pertinent.

Empact Global designs systems to reduce disparities, increase access, and improve quality outcomes in health and education while fostering community well-being in partnership with mission-aligned public, private and non-profit organizations.⁠ ⁠ #servicedesign #empactglobal #health #education #community #government #publicprivatepartnerships #socialimpact #design #improvement #innovation #communityengagement #NC #futures #foresight #lean #humancentereddesign

🖥 On the Dementia Map Blog, read non-profit Dementia Together's helpful advice about visiting loved ones in Care Communities. These are wonderfully helpful tips to enhance your next visit! Learn more today on Dementia Map, #YourRoadmapToCare: https://lnkd.in/gaJryukt

🖥 On the Dementia Map Blog, read non-profit Dementia Together's helpful advice about visiting loved ones in Care Communities. These are wonderfully helpful tips to enhance your next visit! Learn more today on Dementia Map, #YourRoadmapToCare: https://lnkd.in/gaJryukt

🖥 On the Dementia Map Blog, read non-profit Dementia Together's helpful advice about visiting loved ones in Care Communities. These are wonderfully helpful tips to enhance your next visit! Learn more today on Dementia Map, #YourRoadmapToCare: https://lnkd.in/gaJryukt

🖥 On the Dementia Map Blog, read non-profit Dementia Together's helpful advice about visiting loved ones in Care Communities. These are wonderfully helpful tips to enhance your next visit! Learn more today on Dementia Map, #YourRoadmapToCare: https://lnkd.in/guRMBnvW