Fostering Research Relationships in Support of Community-Based Impact

How can researchers and community organisations work together to alleviate community problems at a grass-roots level? This panel brings together experienced research team members from Afri-Aus Care and RMIT, to engage in an interactive, facilitated discussion on what makes a successful partnership. This event is being run as part of RMIT's Social Change Symposium.

What strategies can best support researchers and community partners to build strong relationships to enable evidence-informed, positive social change? In this panel discussion the team will explore such topics as the importance of community-based co-design of research, the role of incentives in fostering community engagement, and strategies for pitching evidence-based, community-focused approaches to philanthropists and government agencies. The session will include time for questions and discussion with the audience.

Image of event speakers Left to Right: Rachel Goff, Ronnie Egan, Selba-Gondoza Luka, Abraham Kuol
Speakers  
  • Rachel Goff, Lecturer, Social Work and Human Services, RMIT University
  • Ronnie Egan, Associate Professor, Social Work and Human Services, RMIT University 
  • Selba-Gondoza Luka, CEO & Founder, Afri-Aus Care, Inc 
  • Abraham Kuol, Project Manager, Afri-Aus Care, Inc 

 

This panel discussion is part of RMIT's Social Change Symposium and will be held in the Green Brain conference rooms of Storey Hall, Building 16, Level 7, Rooms 7-8, RMIT University City Campus. The discussion will run from 4pm - 5pm followed by a networking reception. Light refreshments will be provided.

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