Dr Amohia Boulton recently joined co-author Dr Debbie Goodwin at the Healthier Lives National Science Challenge (HLNSC) Kōrero Tahi 2024: equity and beyond, to launch two new publications aimed at improving how researchers and community members work together in their aspirations for achieving health equity.
The reports were launched at the Healthier Lives event Kōrero Tahi, held at Te Papa from 13-14 Feb 2024. As part of the opening session on day two of the hui, the companion reports Co-designing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand and A Short Guide were officially launched in a ceremony led by kaumatua Toa Waaka. The full report outlines the elements needed for authentic co-design of health research with Māori and Pacific communities. The accompanying short guide summarises the lessons learnt from this evaluation and features a conceptual ladder – the Co-design Research Integrity Poutama – which portrays and defines different levels of co-design.
The National Science Challenges officially conclude after ten years in June 2024. As this significant investment in health research comes to an end, these reports are a fitting tribute to the work of the HLNSC research teams and a timely reminder of how far we have come in terms of undertaking authentic research partnerships with Māori, Pacific and other communities.
More information and copies of the reports can be found here.
