Here is a template for consumer and community involvement organisation policy that can be adapted for your own needs.
A visual guide on how to start getting involved with healthcare improvement and research projects.
The NHMRC and CHF Statement of Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research suggests different ways that researchers are able to involve consumers in their projects throughout the process.
This National Health and Medical Research Council document breaks down the research process to highlight how consumers can be involved throughout the project cycle.
Key considerations and good practice when reimbursing consumers involved in health research.
This report, as part of an AHRA consumer and community involvement initiative, documents a rapid review of existing tools to measure the impact consumer and community involvement on health research and its usability.
A media release form grants permission for the organisation to use an individual’s image, video, audio or statement to be used in media and communications as stated on the form. This could include images to be used on social media or presentations. Please note that the media release form does not replace a participant information […]
An Expression of Interest (EOI) process is often a process used to gather information from individuals who are interested in participating in a consumer and community involvement opportunity. The process offers a transparent method to find individuals best suited for the project.
A flyer for finding the right consumer for your project should be easily shared on various platforms including social media or printed out and posted on community noticeboards. These flyers need to include eye-catching images and contain enough information for people to consider the opportunity. Free software such as Canva or PowerPoint are ideal to […]
A recruitment information document serves as a guide for potential consumers to the opportunity. The document should outline key details about the role, expectations and benefits of participation.
This resource, as part of the Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) Consumer and Community Involvement handbook, shows different ways of working with consumers across various levels of the organisation and project.
A Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the purpose, structure, and expectations of consumer and community engagement in the project. Here, we have provided an example of a ToR for the purposes of a consumer advisory panel to showcase the information it would typically contain. Please feel free to adapt this template to suit your project.