Evidence-based best practice approaches on how to engage with consumers and communities effectively and meaningfully. This short course is divided into two components: an online self-paced learning module and a half-day intensive and interactive workshop.
Developed by the VCCC Alliance, this role description clearly defines the expectations, responsibilities, and scope of a participant’s involvement in a Cancer Consumer Advisory Committee. It helps ensure transparency, alignment, and mutual understanding between researchers and consumer/community members.
An organisation’s commitment to consumer and community involvement may be captured in a formal document like a policy. When approved by Boards, policies can become a rule of practice for which there is reporting and accountability. Here is a template for a Consumer and Community Involvement Policy that can be adapted to meet your particular […]
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a transparent way to identify individuals interested in consumer and community involvement opportunities. It helps match consumers to projects based on their suitability and interest.
To reach the right audience, your flyer should be easy to share both online and offline. Here are some key tips:
Developed by the VCCC Alliance, this role description clearly defines the pupose, expectations and responsibilities of a Consumer Representative. Please adapt the content of the template to suit the specific context and needs of your involvement opportunity.
The Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Consumer Advisory Panel clearly define the panel’s purpose, structure and expectations. It serves as a foundational document that guides the panel’s operations and ensures alignment among all stakeholders. Please adapt the content of the template to suit the specific context and needs of your involvement opportunity.
An Involvement Agreement is a formal document that outlines the involvement activity, the expectations, roles and responsibilities of consumers and community members and researchers.
The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance website provides advice and tools to assist researchers and research organisations to effectively evaluate consumer involvement.
Free 30 minute self-paced online course that describes the fundamentals of consumer and community involvement in health research. Designed for consumers, community members, researchers, administrators, policy makers and organisations involved in health research. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
A clear, step-by-step guide for embedding meaningful consumer and community involvement into health and medical research systems. The Handbook is designed to be adaptable and user-friendly, encouraging organisations and individuals to tailor it to their specific context and needs. There are also dedicated resources for consumers on topics such as approaching an organisation and assessing […]
A series of six self-paced online modules, providing general and practical information and strategies to meaningfully conduct and embed consumer and community involvement in research and healthcare improvement projects.