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We believe in sharing the knowledge and learnings we capture through our work with people and organisations across the health and social services sectors.
Our blog consists of thoughtful and practical content and insight across a range of topic areas that aims to better enable people and organisations to plan, design, implement and evaluate their work.
Streamlining Healthcare: The Role of Care Pathways
While 'care pathway' is a commonly used term, there are many different definitions and types of pathway that exist. We look at what a care pathway is, how to develop one and some case studies.
How to turn co-design insights into a tangible service model
The term 'service model' can be ambiguous and means different things to different people. It could be a one-page infographic or a 100-page program manual. Let’s walk through the most common ones we see.
The critical step in a successful co-design project
This blog is dedicated to developing a co-design project plan that offers a flexible framework for delivering your co-design project. It covers the three main elements necessary for your co-design project.
A step-by-step guide to co-design
Beneath a carefully planned and executed co-design session lies a purposeful process designed to achieve specific results. Follow this step-by-step guide to develop your own co-design process.
Co-design in Primary Health Networks
Explore what co-design looks like in the PHN commissioning context when compared to the service provider context and understand how the Department of Health and Ageing has directed PHNs to use co-design. Plus several co-design toolkits for PHNs.
Co-designing programs and services in not-for-profits
In the not-for-profit sector, effective co-design is not only a concept but a strategic approach that can significantly enhance service delivery and impact. The Co-design Toolkit from Western Australia, published in 2017, has proven to be an invaluable resource for not-for-profits.
Experience-based Co-design
In this blog we'll outline the key elements of EBCD, point you in the direction of three resources that will help you get started and give you some insight on how we've used EBCD here at Beacon Strategies.
Co-design in Healthcare: a comprehensive guide
This blog explores co-design in healthcare, covering national/state frameworks, regional guidelines, and our perspective on designing healthcare solutions.
What is co-design?
This blog unpacks the common features of co-design according to leading experts, including its broad applicability, inclusive participation, equal decision-making, active engagement, and focus on implementation.