Policy Centre

The Policy Lab workshop method implemented by Orygen and adapted to improve young people’s participation, is an evidence translation process that supports collaboration, advocacy and government engagement. Translating evidence into proposals for improving youth mental health – such as pilot programs, service enhancements or client engagement – adds value to research and evaluation projects, and grant and tender applications.

• Policy Lab participant testimonial:

"When I was approached to join a Policy Lab, I was scared. I couldn’t see how I could be of any use. But from early in the day it quickly became clear that I was contributing to change, and as our Lab review came together I could see my thoughts and ideas represented."
- Melanie, Family Liaison OfficerDownload this information sheet

To explore the possibilities of including a Policy Lab for your research group or organisation, contact Head of Policy David Baker at [email protected].

Browse previous Policy Lab outputs below.