Co-designing what comes next 

This week, we brought together all project partners, coordinators and peer leaders to begin shaping the real resources for the How to Claim Your Human Rights Project. 

It was a fantastic day! The commitment in the room was incredible. People showed up ready to contribute, to listen, and to build something that matters. Peer leaders shared lived experience with courage and clarity. Coordinators and partners brought deep community insight. The trust and compassion in the room allowed us to explore big topics with care. 

We were especially grateful to welcome partners from DBV who travelled from Melbourne, and a peer leader who joined us from Queensland. Thank you for making the journey. 

One participant described it as the best co-design session they had ever participated in. There was a strong sense that this work would make a real difference. 

Clear themes emerged. Before someone feels confident enough to speak up, they need more than information. They need inner skills, practical language, an understanding of the process, and ways to navigate power imbalances that can show up not only with services, but also with support workers, allies and even family. 

These insights are now shaping the first products moving into development. 

Watch this space. Resource development begins soon! 

There is still 1 week left to contribute your insights to the resource development process. We are seeking insights from the community. Please answer our short survey to help guide what comes next: Survey 

We also shared an exciting update with partners about the next stage of B-HART’s broader work to strengthen human rights practice across services. It is confidential for now, but more will be shared soon. 

Thank you to everyone who helped turn conversation into action. 

Together, we are building the confidence to claim rights and the practice to uphold them.