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    ENGAGE WITH US

     

    The WH&Y Commission connects researchers and decision-makers with a diverse group of knowledgeable and skillful young people who are passionate about the wellbeing and health of young people in Australia. 

     

    We can help you conduct cutting-edge research that reflects the experiences, cultures and concerns of young Australians. We are trained and supported by researchers from the NHMRC-funded WH&Y Centre of Research Excellence, and the work we do is facilitated by the Western Sydney University Young and Resilient Research Centre. 

     

    The services we can provide are described in brief below. To start a conversation about exactly how we can support your project, please fill out the Expression of Interest form.




    SERVICES WE PROVIDE


    Research activities

    working alongside you to help design, conduct, assess and share research relating to young people’s wellbeing and health 

    Capacity-building support

    providing mentoring and tools to aid meaningful engagement between young people and professionals 

    Consultation and co-creation

    embedding young people as co-researchers, co-facilitators and advisors to support youth engagement in health research

    Advocacy and policy

    developing co-designed, youth-informed communications to promote health messages and research findings



    WH&Y COMMISSION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

     

    The WH&Y Commission exists to help researchers, policy-makers and health professionals collaborate with young people on health research, service design and policy development. 

     

    We are trained and supported by researchers from the NHMRC-funded WH&Y Centre of Research Excellence, and the Western Sydney University Young and Resilient Research Centre. 

     

    Our services can be tailored to the needs of your project. To get started, please fill out this form to tell us a bit more about your needs. We’ll respond with some ideas on how we can support you to build youth-engagement into your work.



    About you

    Your contact details*

    Your role (select one):*

    Please rate your experience in conducting youth-engaged research, on a scale of 0-4 where ‘0’ is not at all experienced, and ‘4’ is very experienced.

    Please rate your confidence in conducting meaningful youth-engaged research, on a scale of 0-4 where ‘0’ is not at all confident, and ‘4’ is very confident.

    About your project

    Tell us about your project (maximum 100 words)

    What part/s of the research project do you want young people to be involved in?

    Do you have an estimated timeline for your project?

    If applying for funding in the future, please tell us what year you expect to receive funding.

    Do you currently have a budget for engaging the WH&Y Commission?

    Can you provide an indicative budget?

    Working with us

    How many young people would you like to work with?

    There are a number of different ways that the WH&Y Commission can work with you as co-researchers, co-facilitators. Please select any options you believe could be applied to your project.

    How many sessions would you like to have with young people?


    WH&Y COMMISSION RESOURCES

     

    The WH&Y Commission have authored and co-authored a number of resources of value to youth health researchers, service providers and policy makers. They include:






    WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED

    WH&Y Commission
    02 Nov 2023

    2023: The WH&Y Commission year in review

    WH&Y Commission
    02 Aug 2023

    2022: The WH&Y Commission Year in Review

    WH&Y Commission
    24 Apr 2023

    Lift our game!

    WH&Y Commission
    23 Jan 2023

    WH&Y Commission at the 2022 AAAH Conference

    WH&Y Commission
    28 Nov 2022

    Anhaar Kareem, WH&Y Commissioner, on the national stage

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    FAQs
    1. What is the WH&Y Commission?
    2. Who are the young people in the WH&Y Commission?
    3. Are WH&Y Commissioners trained?
    4. Does the WH&Y Commission help recruit young people as participants in research projects?
    5. What does it cost to work with the WH&Y Commission?

    1. What is the WH&Y Commission?

      • The WH&Y Commission exists to make it easier for researchers and decision-makers to collaborate with young people on health research, policy and service design. It was co-created by young people and the researchers of the NHMRC-funded WH&Y Centre of Research Excellence. Commissioners are trained and supported by experts in youth-engaged research so they can work with you as advisers, co-researchers and co-creators of health research.

    2. Who are the young people in the WH&Y Commission?

      • The WH&Y Commission is made up of more than 40 young people aged between 13 and 24 years, including young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), and young people who identify as sexuality or gender diverse. We represent a broad range of experiences of Australian health and wellbeing systems, in areas including chronic health, disability, mental health, young carers, homelessness and regional access.

    3. Are WH&Y Commissioners trained?

      • Yes, all WH&Y Commissioners are trained to be effective advisors, co-creators or co-researchers, equipped to collaborate with youth health professionals. Training and support comes from the researchers of the NHMRC-funded WH&Y Centre of Research Excellence, and from the staff of the Western Sydney University Young and Resilient Research Centre.

    4. Does the WH&Y Commission help recruit young people as participants in research projects?

      • No. We do not recruit young people to be participants in youth health research projects as we are not a research panel or a recruitment service.

    5. What does it cost to work with the WH&Y Commission?

      • Costs vary according to the needs of your project. Generally, these include honorariums for the WH&Y Commissioners involved in the project, and a fee to cover the time of the research professionals who train, prepare and support them.

    The WH&Y Commission exists to make it easier for researchers and decision-makers to collaborate with young people on health research, policy and service design. It was co-created by young people and the researchers of the NHMRC-funded WH&Y Centre of Research Excellence. Commissioners are trained and supported by experts in youth-engaged research so they can work with you as advisers, co-researchers and co-creators of health research.

    The WH&Y Commission is made up of more than 40 young people aged between 13 and 24 years, including young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), and young people who identify as sexuality or gender diverse. We represent a broad range of experiences of Australian health and wellbeing systems, in areas including chronic health, disability, mental health, young carers, homelessness and regional access.

    Yes, all WH&Y Commissioners are trained to be effective advisors, co-creators or co-researchers, equipped to collaborate with youth health professionals. Training and support comes from the researchers of the NHMRC-funded WH&Y Centre of Research Excellence, and from the staff of the Western Sydney University Young and Resilient Research Centre.

    No. We do not recruit young people to be participants in youth health research projects as we are not a research panel or a recruitment service.

    Costs vary according to the needs of your project. Generally, these include honorariums for the WH&Y Commissioners involved in the project, and a fee to cover the time of the research professionals who train, prepare and support them.

    Research partners
    We acknowledge the funding support of the NHMRC and the contributions of our research partners in universities across Australia.