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An Aboriginal perspective on co-design and self-determination

In this podcast episode, Aboriginal practitioners Dana Shen and Aunty Vickey Charles discuss the considerations for engaging Aboriginal people in participatory processes, the importance of self-determination and what it takes to be a good ally.

An Aboriginal perspective on co-design and self-determination
16 March 2022
The TACSI team

At a glance

What: Podcast episode extract from TACSI's foundation course in social innovation

Sector: First Nations & Allyship

TACSI practices: Allyship, Indigenous systems knowledge

Learn more about Dana’s co-design work in South Australia with the Department of Human Services including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Co-design Principles, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander System Design Criteria 

Learn more about Aunty Vickey’s work with TACSI furthering self-determination

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