Janson, Annick, Associate, Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Research, Victoria University of Wellington& Janson, Melissa, Fast Track Inclusion Trust, Hamilton, New Zealand
Abstract 2
Introduction 3
Factors underlying social exclusion 3
Social integration does not naturally unfold from protecting against exclusion 3
Methods 4
Settings 4
Intentional invitations 4
Data collection: Participant observation and interviews 5
Results 5
Working with community organisations to design inclusive environments 5
Overcoming specific barriers 5
Uncovering gaps and misconceptions 7
Early interventions to foster engagement 7
Spelling out the gains 7
Finding the common grounds 7
Crafting shared creative encounters 8
A new experience of togetherness 8
A new perspective of the different 9
Discussion 10
Mobilisation to implement knowledge and create impact 10
Mobilisation to change professional practice 11
Reflecting about spaces 12
Conclusion 12