Question 1

What is Co-Design?

Accepted Answer

Co-Design is about working together with people who are directly impacted by a decision, service, or policy. It ensures their voices are at the centre of the process from start to finish.

Question 2

Why is Co-Design so important for First Nations communities?

Accepted Answer

It supports self-determination by ensuring that First Nations voices shape solutions that affect their lives. It’s about shifting power to the right people, those affected by the outcome.

Question 3

How does Co-Design differ from traditional approaches?

Accepted Answer

Traditional approaches often consult communities after decisions are made. Co-design involves communities from the very beginning, giving them equal say.

Question 4

Who is the training for?

Accepted Answer

It’s for government agencies, non-profits, and anyone working with First Nations communities who wants to build genuine relationships and create impactful outcomes.

Question 5

What's unique about this training?

Accepted Answer

It’s built on lived experience, cultural understanding, and practical tools for respectful engagement and collaboration.

Question 6

What role does First Nations ways of being and doing play in Co-Design?

Accepted Answer

Culture shapes perspectives, values, and ways of working. Understanding First Nations culture is essential for designing solutions that are effective and safe.

Question 7

Why is self-determination so crucial?

Accepted Answer

Self-determination is about First Nations people controlling their lives and decisions. Co-Design supports this by prioritising their voices.

Question 8

How can Co-Design build trust?

Accepted Answer

It shows respect by genuinely listening and acting on feedback. When people see their input valued, trust grows naturally.

Question 9

What outcomes can Co-Design achieve?

Accepted Answer

Co-Design leads to solutions that are more effective, culturally appropriate, and sustainable because they’re created with the community.

Question 10

How do we include inclusion in Co-Design?

Accepted Answer

By creating safe spaces, listening deeply, and ensuring diverse voices are represented.

Question 11

What challenges may arise in Co-Design?

Accepted Answer

Power imbalances or tokenism exist everywhere. That’s why cultural capability and proper facilitation are so important.

Question 12

What is the first step in Co-Design?

Accepted Answer

Begin by building relationships and understanding the community’s needs, values, and aspirations. Listening is key. Building the conditions is vital before we proceed any further. Sometimes we must stop if the conditions aren’t right.

Question 13

What ways of being and doing are essential for Co-Design?

Accepted Answer

Openness, humility, and a willingness to share power and learn from others.

Question 14

How does this training address systemic change?

Accepted Answer

It equips participants with tools to influence policies and systems, not just individual projects.

Question 15

How do we measure success in systemic change?

Accepted Answer

Success is when the community feels heard and valued and sees tangible outcomes that reflect their aspirations.

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