{"id":1355,"date":"2026-08-30T22:54:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T12:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrensvoicesconference.csu.domains\/2026\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2026-08-30T22:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T12:54:15","slug":"cvc2026-649","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrensvoicesconference.csu.domains\/2026\/cvc2026-649\/","title":{"rendered":"CVC2026-649 \u2013 Children as partners in practice: Co\u2011designed resources for participation, feedback, and shared decision\u2011making"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cvc-hero alignfull\">\n  <span class=\"cvc-chip\">Presentation \u2013 CVC2026-649<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Children as partners in practice: Co\u2011designed resources for participation, feedback, and shared decision\u2011making<\/h1>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"cvc-authors\">\n<p><strong>Kylie Matusewicz,<\/strong> Noah\u2019s Ark Inc., Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"CVC2026-649 Children as partners in practice: Co\u2011designed resources for participation, feedback, and\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wg_j8OdXfFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Background: <\/strong>Despite growing recognition of children\u2019s rights in therapy and support settings, many children do not fully understand their rights, how to participate in decision\u2011making, or how to give feedback or raise concerns. Child\u2011friendly, co\u2011designed resources can help address this gap and support rights\u2011based, child\u2011safe practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aim: <\/strong>This project developed a suite of accessible resources to strengthen children\u2019s understanding of their rights, support active participation in therapy and services, and build confidence in providing feedback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method\/approach:<\/strong> A participatory co\u2011design approach guided development. Children and young people contributed through inclusive, developmentally appropriate creative, visual and paper\u2011based activities with flexible participation supports. Input across developmental stages ensured resources were meaningful, accessible, and relevant. Delivered as a service improvement initiative funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, formal human research ethics approval was not required. Strong safeguarding practices included informed caregiver consent, child assent, voluntary participation, and child\u2011safe, trauma\u2011informed principles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results\/findings: <\/strong>The process informed the development of a suite of child\u2011friendly resources, including posters, handouts, conversation prompts, simple online games, an animated recording, and a social story. Companion resources were also developed for caregivers to support children\u2019s participation where direct access may be limited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Embedding children\u2019s perspectives in resource design supports the development of materials that are meaningful, accessible, and relevant to children\u2019s experiences. Co-design approaches strengthen the relevance and usability of resources across diverse developmental and communication needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implications for children and families: <\/strong>These resources support children to understand and exercise their rights, participate confidently in services, and raise concerns. Families are provided with practical strategies to support their child\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implications for practitioners:<\/strong> Practitioners gain tools to promote participation, transparent communication, and child\u2011centred, rights\u2011based practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding: <\/strong>This work was supported by a grant from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keywords<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> children\u2019s rights, child voice and participation, co\u2011design, child agency, rights\u2011based practice, child\u2011friendly resources, family\u2011centred practice<\/p>\n<p><strong>This presentation relates to the following <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\"><strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"cvc-sdgs\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal3\">SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal4\">SDG 4: Quality Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal10\">SDG\u00a010: Reduced Inequality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal16\">SDG 16: Peace<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal16\">, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal16\">Justice <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal16\">and <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal16\">Strong Institutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal17\">SDG 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kylie Matusewicz, Noah\u2019s Ark Inc., 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