Proudly presented by the QLD division.
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
12pm – 1pm (AEST – QLD time)
1pm – 2pm (AEDT – Sydney time)
3pm – 4pm (NZDT – New Zealand time)
Webinar: via Zoom
Cost:
- Free for ASID members
- $25 for non-members
About
This presentation will describe the inclusive research approach used during an evidence-based review of UnitingCare’s Project SEARCH program.
It will begin by providing an introduction to Project SEARCH. We will talk about its background and purpose in supporting young people with intellectual disabilities.
Elliot Bryan and Lily Rosevear will then talk about their Baseline evaluation project and why it is critical to include the voices of people with lived experience of intellectual disabilities. They will share their experiences of working with people on the project and what their challenges and successes were. They will provide tips for people looking to do a co-design research and evaluation project.
The key take home message is a call for better inclusive research.
Elliott Bryan – Research and Evaluation Officer – UnitingCare
Elliott Bryan is a Social Worker. He works at UnitingCare Queensland Australia. He is passionate about including the voices of people with disabilities within research. Elliot is currently working on an evaluation of UnitingCare’s Project SEARCH program. This program helps young people with disabilities to find meaningful employment through supported training.
Lily Rosevear – Youth Consultant – Disabilities – UnitingCare
Lily is a lived experience youth consultant. She works for UnitingCare Queensland Australia. She was previously an intern at Project SEARCH at The Wesley Hospital. She has also been an ambassador and driving force for inclusion. She has been the host at multiple Disability Symposiums and a guest speaker on company-wide teleconferences. Lily has a passion for helping others and is excited to share her lived experience in supporting the evaluation of Project SEARCH.
Audience
This webinar will be of interest to many people. Including managers, support personel, researchers, practitioners, people with lived experience of intellectual disability, families, advocates and more.
Accessibility
Some people might need support to get online and to make the technology work.
The webinar will be recorded. Some people might like to watch the webinar again later. This can help with understanding the information.
The content has been co-developed with UnitingCare’s lived experienced Youth Consultant Lily. They have attempted to develop the content in a way that is accessible for people with intellectual disability such as using easy english.