We design and measure wellbeing frameworks that are holistic and inclusive to create systems change with ultimate wellbeing benefits.
We do this by applying three underlying principles and practices to every project, as described below.
These are are underpinned by rigorous scientific methodology.
Creating a ‘Shared Space’
We have a unique ‘shared space’ model of working together. We place communities at the centre of our work, they become the designers, builders and evaluators of programs designed for their benefit.
A shared understanding is nurtured in places and ways that people feel comfortable to share, including yarning circles and focus groups.
Our approach is personal, adapted for all key groups. Everyone collaborates in every stage, at every level. The outcome is to develop shared knowledge and create new ways of working together.
2. Bringing together Stories and Numbers
Aboriginal peoples’ values and knowledge are held in stories, and governments and other partners value evidence in numbers to measure impact.
We represent these stories in numerical data to quantify holistic wellbeing.
By bringing together stories and numbers, we are able to create a bridge. We use this data to understand wellbeing needs across different communities.
3. Everything is interconnected
The underlying assumption to our approach is interconnectedness. Everything is interrelated and will ‘Interplay’. To honour this, we map data holistically to create a visual statistical tool that provides an easy to understand measure of wellbeing. We call this Interplay Mapping.
The Interplay Map is a 'shared space' visual and statistical map of wellbeing. It helps communities and partners understand how different parts of a system interrelate and how to strengthen causal pathways for change.
Importantly, the Interplay model can evaluate programs while they’re ‘live’. This means that feedback and data is used to inform the design and improve the program while it is running.
Interplay maps work to build knowledge and strengthen practice for sustainable impact in communities.
We can work with you to design an Interplay Map for your needs.
