Abstract

Authors:

Caro Swanson¹, Helen Lockett¹

Affiliations:

1. Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui (Te Pou)

Caro Swanson and Helen Lockett have both been instrumental in the development and continued expansion of the Equally Well movement in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equally Well collaborative is underpinned by evidence, both in terms of understanding the issues and in designing the solutions. It is also underpinned by principles, most importantly the principle of co-design with people with lived experience. In this presentation, Caro and Helen will take us through how the Aotearoa New Zealand Equally Well collaborative began, and some of the highlights from their five-year journey. They will also share some of their reflections on lessons learnt. As they share their experiences, they hope to inspire Equally Well Australian champions, outlining what make up the key ingredients of an ‘Equally Well action or set of actions’ and explaining the underpinning mechanisms and success factors which support the continued growth of this diverse and impactful collaborative.