Co-design and consultation
VicSRC is the leading specialist in current school students' lived-experience expertise in the Victorian education system. Students involved in VicSRC come from across Victoria and have diverse experiences of education, across all year levels and sectors. These students have developed a solid understanding of Victorian education policy, programs, systems and processes through their work with VicSRC.
As an organisation VicSRC is a vibrant and innovative student-adult partnership. We have 15 years of unique experience and insights into developing and maintaining effective collaborations between adults and young people.
VicSRC supports organisations to put students at the centre of their work.
OUR SERVICES AND PRICES
20 hours
$2,500 + GST
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Promote opportunity and procure students.
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Provide prep and support to students in lead-up to presentation.
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Liaise with event organiser and ensure all relevant people have accurate information.
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Provide post-event de-briefing.
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Coordinate student reimbursement.
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Can support up to 3 students.
30 hours
$4,000 + GST
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Promote opportunity and procure students.
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Provide prep and support to students in lead-up to presentation.
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Liaise with event organiser and ensure all relevant people have accurate information.
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Provide post-event de-briefing.
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Coordinate student reimbursement.
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Can support up to 5 students.
3 months
$30,00 + GST
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Analysis of existing communications context.
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Defining goals and objectives of communications campaign.
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Identification of target audiences.
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Strategic considerations.
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Development of key messaging and tactics.
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Delivery of a thorough report and strategic campaign plan.
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Review and evaluation at pre-determined points outlined in campaign plan.
6 months
$60,000 + GST
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Analysis of existing communications context
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Defining goals and objectives of communications campaign.
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Identification of target audiences.
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Strategic considerations.
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Development of key messaging and tactics.
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Maximum of two consultations with up to six students to inform strategy.
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Delivery of a thorough report and strategic campaign plan.
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Limited content development in line with the campaign plan (up to 10 static social media pieces, 2 articles/media releases, 500 words website copy).
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Review and evaluation at pre-determined points outlined in campaign plan.
12 months
$120,000 + GST
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Analysis of existing communications context
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Defining goals and objectives of communications campaign.
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Identification of target audiences.
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Strategic considerations.
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Development of key messaging and tactics.
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Four planning consultations with up to ten students to inform the strategy process.
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Delivery of a thorough report and strategic campaign plan.
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Content development and management in line with the proposed campaign plan (including scheduling and engagement)
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Ongoing evaluation with allowance for strategic iterations including one review consultation with up to ten students.
Panel/Speaker Support
MEDIA AND COMMS
Comms Strategy Development
MEDIA AND COMMS
Research Projects
Policy and research
Student Engagement
Policy and research
Establishment and Coordination of an Advisory Group
Consultations
VicSRC will coordinate a consultation session between you/your organisation and students on a particular topic. Price includes venue, administration, catering, and student reimbursement.
3 months
$35,00 + GST
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Collaborative scoping and development of research focus areas and objectives.
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Collaborative development of research guidance materials (e.g. Consultation/survey question guides)
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Up to 3x consultation sessions with research participants (i.e. students, teachers) reaching a maximum of 60 people.
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1x online survey for additional engagement among research participants.
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1x final report including all relevant/meaningful findings and associated recommendations.
6 months
$70,000 + GST
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Collaborative scoping and development of research focus areas and objectives.
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Collaborative development of research guidance materials (e.g. Consultation/survey question guides)
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Literature review of relevant existing studies, research, guidance, etc, to provide further context and comparisons to research findings.
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Up to 6x consultation sessions with research participants (i.e. students, teachers, etc) reaching a maximum of 120 people.
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Up to 2x online survey for additional engagement among research participants.
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1x final report including all relevant/meaningful findings and associated recommendations.
12 months
$130,000 + GST
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Collaborative scoping and development of research focus areas and objectives.
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Collaborative development of research guidance materials (e.g. Consultation/survey question guides)
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Literature review of relevant existing studies, research, guidance, etc, to provide further context and comparisons to research findings.
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Up to 10x consultation sessions with research participants (i.e. students, teachers, etc) reaching a maximum of 250 people.
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Up to 2x online surveys for additional engagement among research participants.
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1x final report including all relevant/meaningful findings and associated recommendations.
Up to 7 students
$75,000 p.a.
Up to 15 students
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Collaborative development of Advisory Panel’s scope including its Terms of Reference and operating guidelines
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Procurement of students including through advertising throughout our student networks
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Professional training and other support provided to panel members (students) throughout their membership on panel.
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Up to 4 in-person meetings of the panel throughout the year, or 8 online meetings.
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Professional facilitation of the meetings of the panel and advice regarding content (to be determined depending on needs)
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Analysis of meetings content/outcomes provided after each meeting
$115,000 p.a.
Consultation delivered by your organisation
$275 / student
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Marketing of opportunity among student networks
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Administration of consultation (venue, catering, reimbursement)
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Venue amenities (projector, speakers, microphone, stationery, etc).
Consultation delivered by VicSRC
$350 / student
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Facilitation delivered by VicSRC based on collaborative development of a consultation guide
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Marketing of opportunity among student networks
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Administration of consultation (venue, catering, reimbursement)
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Venue amenities (projector, speakers, microphone, stationery, etc).
All prices and service descriptions are indicative only and do not constitute a formal quote. Final pricing will be determined following confirmation of project scope, deliverables and timelines.
Review of Student Voice Practice
PROGRAMS
Program Co-Design
PROGRAMS
Teach the Teacher full program
$2,500 + GST
30:1 Facilitator/Student Ratio
Teach the Teacher Refresher (2-3 hours)
$2,000 + GST
30:1 Facilitator/Student Ratio
Intro to Student Voice / Bespoke Workshops (2 hours)
$1,500 + GST
30:1 Facilitator/Student Ratio
3 months
$40,000 + GST
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Scoping and analysis of one project or team within an organisation.
Review of existing student voice practices (if there are any), including resources, policies and PD offered to support student voice. -
1x consultation with relevant stakeholders including staff, students and others, as determined by the organisation.
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1x survey to relevant stakeholders to gather feedback and insight.
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Report outlining existing student voice practice and areas for improvement, including recommendations on how to implement changes.
6 months
$80,000 + GST
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Scoping and analysis of multiple projects or a project and team within an organisation.
Review of existing student voice practices (if there are any), including resources, policies and PD offered to support student voice. -
Up to 5x consultations with relevant stakeholders including staff, students and others, as determined by the organisation, to gather feedback and insight.
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1x survey to relevant stakeholders to gather feedback and insight.
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Required level of survey completion to be agreed upon.
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Report outlining existing student voice practice and areas for improvement, including detailed recommendations on how to implement
12 months
$130,000 + GST
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Scoping and analysis of entire organisation and/or all relevant projects.
Review of existing student voice practices (if there are any), including resources, policies and PD offered to support student voice. -
1:1 consultations with relevant stakeholders including staff, students and others, as determined by the organisation.
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1x survey to relevant stakeholders to gather feedback and insight.
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Required level of survey completion to be agreed upon.
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Comparison against existing student voice models and like programs/organisations to inform recommendations.
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Report outlining existing student voice practice and areas for improvement, including recommendations on how to implement changes.
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Pilot of new model/process over an agreed period, including an evaluation with learnings to be incorporated into rollout.
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Evaluation of review process incl. participant feedback to be incorporated into final report.
12 months
$50,000 + GST
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Development of co-design approach incl. scoping and analysis of project, review of existing processes and determining best practice.
Student procurement including advertising and promotion of opportunity, vetting student EOI’s etc. -
Delivery of 5x 2-hour workshops for a maximum of 10 students.
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Coordination of a Community of Practice including delivery of 4x 3-hour workshops.
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Development of tools, resources and training to support the implementation of student voice and co-design within the organisation/program.
12 months
$100,000 + GST
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Development of co-design approach incl. scoping and analysis of project, review of existing processes and determining best practice.
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May also establish a Community of Practice if considered appropriate (to be determined with stakeholder).
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Student procurement including advertising and promotion of opportunity, vetting student EOI’s etc.
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Onboarding and upskilling of students to ensure they are adequately prepared to engage fully in the co-design process. This includes development and delivery of relevant training and pre-briefing meetings for students.
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Preparation and delivery of up to 5 consultations with students.
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Development and delivery of post-consultation analyses to ensure student feedback is captured and integrated into co-design process. This also include creation of tools and resources as required to support the co-design process.
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Pilot of new initiative/program over an agreed period, including overall learnings from the delivery to be included in the report.
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Report outlining the key milestones and objectives of the project, an overview of the co-designed program, including the challenges and areas for improvement to inform any further rollout of the co-designed program.
12 months
$130,000 + GST
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Development of co-design approach incl. scoping and analysis of project, review of existing processes and determining best practice.
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May also establish a Community of Practice if considered appropriate (to be determined with stakeholder).
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Student procurement including advertising and promotion of opportunity, vetting student EOI’s etc.
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Onboarding and upskilling of students to ensure they are adequately prepared to engage fully in the co-design process. This includes development and delivery of relevant training and pre-briefing meetings for students.
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Preparation and delivery of up to 5 consultations with students.
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Development and delivery of post-consultation analyses to ensure student feedback is captured and integrated into co-design process. This also include creation of tools and resources as required to support the co-design process.
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Pilot of new initiative/program over an agreed period, including overall learnings from the delivery to be included in the report.
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Report outlining the key milestones and objectives of the project, an overview of the co-designed program, including the challenges and areas for improvement to inform any further rollout of the co-designed program.
All prices and service descriptions are indicative only and do not constitute a formal quote. Final pricing will be determined following confirmation of project scope, deliverables and timelines.
Workshops
PROGRAMS
Case study
Who we've worked with
CURRENT PROJECT
VicSRC x TAC Student Leadership in Road Safety Co-Design Project
Supported by the Victorian Government, the Transport and Accident Commission (TAC) is collaborating with the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) to co-design a student advocacy and leadership program for Years 8 and 9, focusing on road safety issues through student voice. By engaging students directly in the design process, we ensure their perspectives shape a more effective and relevant program, aimed at systemic improvements for lasting change. By bringing the program directly to schools, we enhance accessibility and encourage active participation, making a meaningful impact on road safety education!
Working with the Department of Education for over ten years
For over ten years, as part of our common funding agreements with the Department of Education and Training we have provided advice, recommendations and feedback on multiple government policies, programs and initiatives. Recently we have worked on:
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Respectful Relationships
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Literacy and numeracy strategies
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Free sanitary products for students
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Free dental program for students
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Financial literacy education and resources
In 2020, Smiling Mind was awarded funding from the Victorian Department of Education and Training to support the wellbeing of senior secondary students. Smiling Mind approached VicSRC as a partner, to ensure student voice was threaded throughout the campaign and content.
VicSRC coordinated students for co-design interviews and user experience testing. The final product was a social media campaign called "Feeling It", with practical tips for senior secondary students to improve their wellbeing.
The Education Advisory Panel (EAP) at Parliament of Victoria wanted to ensure that the voices of students were being heard in their important work. Parliament of Victoria contracted VicSRC to oversee the recruitment of two student members for the EAP, and provide ongoing support for the student members to meaningfully engage with the work of the Panel.
The University of Melbourne engaged VicSRC to provide feedback and advice on a series of short videos for school aged students about the impacts of Living With COVID post 2020 lockdown. VicSRC reviewed scripts and drafts of videos and provided feedback to ensure they were accessible and relevant to the current student experience.