Delivered by TACSI (The Australian Centre for Social Innovation), this four‑hour workshop is designed to deepen participants’ capabilities in culturally grounded co‑design with First Nations peoples. It establishes foundational mindsets, frameworks, and practices for authentic community collaboration—supporting broader goals of cultural inclusion, equitable service design, and meaningful policy development.

Purpose

Participants will:

• Reflect on engagement mindsets appropriate for First Nations contexts
• Learn to embed cultural considerations into co‑design processes
• Explore allyship frameworks grounded in lived experience

Target audience

Ideal for practitioners, designers, policymakers, and organisational leaders seeking to enhance co‑design capability in a First Nations context. Suited both to those new to co‑design and those looking to enrich culturally responsive practice. This workshop complements (but does not replace) cultural awareness or privilege training.

Key learning topics

Participants will engage with:

• Foundations of culturally responsive engagement and mindsets
• Co-design frameworks specifically developed for First Nations communities
• Practical application of allyship models
• Real-world case studies illustrating successful community co‑design
• Creation of a shared cultural language for engagement

Format

• Mode: Delivered online
• Duration: Four-hour interactive workshop

Content Includes:

• Pre-session reading and reflection
• Live facilitation by Jade Brooke (First Nations Associate, Third Camp), Simone Mandl (Principal Regenerative Communities) and Chris Vanstone (Co‑CEO & Chief Innovation Officer)
• Group discussions connecting participants across Australia
• Access to case studies, frameworks, and co-design strategies
• Lifetime access to workshop materials via the TACSI Learning Hub (including mobile app)
• Tailoring: Includes a 1-hour pre-workshop consultation and up to 2 hours of bespoke content adaptation to suit organisational contexts

Dates and Schedule

• 23 October 2025, from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm; or
• 12 March 2026, from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Facilitators

• Jade Brooke, First Nations Associate, Third Camp - cultural storyteller and connector fostering relationships, healing, truth, and empowerment.
• Simone Mandl, Principal Regenerative Communities -  participatory designer enabling communities to co-create sustainable, regenerative futures.
• Chris Vanstone, Co‑CEO and Chief Innovation Officer at TACSI — with over two decades of experience in social innovation and system design

Practical Application

Participants are supported to:

• Apply co‑design and allyship frameworks in their own work contexts
• Ground engagement in First Nations-informed practices and language
• Tailor outcomes through pre‑training consultation and post-workshop access to resources

Benefits

Participants will:

• Gain culturally responsive frameworks and practical tools for co‑design
• Build confidence in engaging with First Nations communities authentically
• Develop shared language and perspectives for their organisations
• Receive ongoing learning support via TACSI’s Learning Hub

Registration and contact information

Register here. For further information, please contact Ken Young, Consumer and Community Engagement Partnership Lead at Kenneth.Young@monashhealth.org or 0408 341 795.