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Jacinta Douglas
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Jacinta M. Douglas
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Evaluating the feasibility of the participant-led video intervention to train support workers from the perspective of disability sector professionals
This study evaluates participant‑led videos (PLVs) as a co‑designed tool to improve disability support quality. After a one‑day training workshop, sector professionals confidently produce PLVs with participants. Findings show PLVs centre participant voice, reduce misrepresentation, support autonomy and offer a feasible, scalable approach warranting further investment and outcome research.
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Co-designing with adults with acquired neurological disability in the community: a scoping review and thematic synthesis
This scoping review examines how and when co‑design is used with adults with acquired neurological disability and their lived experience. It finds co‑design remains under‑researched and underutilised, yet is meaningful, supporting participation, connection, belonging and learning. Future work should better define co‑design and invest in facilitation roles.
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‘Hurry Up and Get Me out of Here’: The experience of people under 65 years (still) stuck in aged care
This study examines the housing and support needs of younger people in residential aged care and their experiences transitioning out. Despite NDIS access, many face barriers including inadequate funding, unmet housing preferences and limited support. These challenges restrict independence, highlighting the need for skilled transition support, responsive housing options, and better data to guide policy...
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Navigating the transition from hospital to community
This article describes the findings from 15 interviews on the lived experience of hospital discharge and returning to the community for people with acquired disability and complex needs in the Australian context. It identifies opportunities to co-design solutions that improve the experience of leaving hospital for this group.
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Understanding the NDIS experience
This qualitative study aimed to better understand the experiences of National Disability Scheme (NDIS) participants with complex disability. Participants welcomed increased choice and control but expressed concerns about inequities and difficulties navigating the scheme. The article highlights the importance of partnering with people with lived experience to design and implement NDIS reforms.