Lived experience
Alternative labels
Living experience
Description
Lived experience refers to a representation of the experiences and choices of a given person, and the knowledge that they gain from these experiences and choices. [Wikipedia]
Briefing paper
Blueprint for a great childhood in South Australia
All children and young people growing up in South Australia have a right to enjoy a great childhood and it is our responsibility to do all that we can to deliver on their expectations. This guide takes the voices of South Australian children and young people expressing their needs and provides useful tips to meet...
Report
Autism supports for comfort, care and connection
The autistic-led project explores how autistic adults employ a range of objects, services and creatures to support their wellbeing. The study’s findings offer insights into the everyday and creative ways that autistic people understand, (re)imagine and engage with non-human support activities, practices and things.
Journal article
Dismantling barriers to research and clinical care for individuals with a vision impairment
This paper shares learnings from research and co-design activities undertaken to identify research priorities for people with a vision impairment. It outlines practical strategies for researchers and clinicians to undertake accessible research and better facilitate information access for individuals with a vision impairment.
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on what works in social and emotional wellbeing programs
This paper summarises the evidence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s experiences of a range of diverse programs that address social and emotional wellbeing. It looks at what the success factors were for participants in these programs. The paper provides considerations that may be applied to a variety of health, social and wellbeing programs...
Report
My suburban life
Children and young people have unique perspectives on the world around them and the spaces they frequent. This report provides insights from primary school students into what they see and how they connect to the world around them. It concludes neighbourhoods need to be child friendly and child safe.