STARDIT/Developing a Stakeholder Participatory and Inclusive Research Framework for the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
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State ongoing
Start 2022-10-14
Form updated 2024-10-02
p.date@latrobe.edu.au
Main report author
Inputs
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.
Compensation: paid
Competing interests: Personal and professional
Impact: empowerment
Co-chairs (2)
Task: Preparation of agenda, compiling feedback, addressing suggestions, organising payment, organising meetings, co-chairing meetings..
Barriers: Time/workload
Compensation: other(in-kind, contribution to this initiative done during work time.)
Competing interests: Professional and personal
OTARC in-kind funding
Co-chair time months
Co-chair time on committee business and related co-design work.
Administrative support days
scheduling meetings, assistance with administrative aspects.
Outputs and impacts
Co-developed ToR outlining the work the committee is undertaking or will undertake, incl. ways of working.
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
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.
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.
Impact: This will be an accessible and informative registration form that will enable us a pool of diverse individuals (all Autistic) who can be contacted to co-design research, ensuring diverse perspectives are incorporated in our research.
Sign-up form for individuals who wish to co-design research with OTARC staff and students