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The continuous Action Research spiral The Action Research cycle is used in your everyday work, for example, looking at what is happening, thinking about what is going on and making plans and acting on them.  Researching a particular question usually involves going through a number of cycles.  This allows practices and …

Documentation Forms of documentation Documentation is about capturing what is being done, how and why it is being done and who is involved in doing it.  Given the complexity of client work and the other significant demands on workers and organisations, the ability to record and compile Action Research ‘on the run’ is …

Rigorous process The process of Action Research needs to be rigorous. In other words, services need to be confident that the answers arrived at are sound and accurate. Rigour, therefore, refers to the process that ensures the research is well founded and reliable. Services do not want to make significant changes to …

Bringing it all together — case study 1 A day in the life of a Reconnect worker using Action Research (Based on the case study contributed by Connect, Darwin to the Reconnect Action Research Kit 2000) The following is an example of how a Reconnect worker incorporates Action Research into their day-to-day business. …

Bringing it all together – case study 2 Action Research cycle and how the learnings were shared with a wider audience Colony 47 NAYSS recognised the self identified need of newly arrived families and communities for information and education around parenting and family relationships in Australia. Through Action …

Tips and checklist Below are some suggestions to keep in mind while working through and documenting your Action Research: Make your observations and use them as the rationale for your exploration. Develop a clear question. Keep your question clearly in mind as you work through your Action Research cycle/s. Document …

Goals We are committed to achieving: Inclusion and access – building more inclusive and accessible systems, services, communities and workplaces for all people with disability. Rights – empowering all people with disability by elevating their rights and voices and maximising autonomy, recognising diversity and …

Foundations We will work with disability stakeholders to design and implement reforms through: Prioritisng the voice of people with disability, consultation and co-design. System integration. Accountability and authority. Evidence and best practice. What will our engagement look like? We will work with disability …

Key deliverables There are five themes under key deliverables. Disability Royal Commision Response to recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission was released in July 2024 including joint recommendations with state and territory governments. A detailed 18 month Disability Royal Commussion implementation plan …

Section 1 - Overview of Reconnect 1.1 What is Reconnect? Reconnect is a community based early intervention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years, who are homeless or at the risk of homelessness, and their families. Reconnect - Newly Arrived Youth Specialists target young people aged 12 to 21 who are homeless or …