A dedicated codesign team – including multidisciplinary clinicians, researchers, multicultural health literacy experts, and members of the Vietnamese community – has been working to improve stroke awareness in the Vietnamese community in South West Sydney. Their goal was to help people better recognise the signs of stroke, understand the importance of calling an ambulance quickly, […]
The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC-RC), based at Monash University, leads large-scale clinical trials and research to improve outcomes in intensive care. In 2022, with the support of the Centre for Research Excellence to Transform Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care and the ANZIC-RC Board, the ANZIC-RC Consumer and Community Connection Committee […]
Conducting research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities requires a respectful, ethical, and culturally sensitive approach. This case study provides comprehensive guidance on how to engage with communities effectively, ensuring that research practices honour their unique cultural heritage and lived experiences. Written Resources Steps for Involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities – prepared […]
Bridging Science and Community: The Power of Consumer and Community Involvement in Basic Science Research In November 2024, the Western Australia Health Translation Network (WAHTN) CCIProgram hosted a forum to explore the integration of consumer and community involvement in basic science research across Western Australia. The event featured researcher-consumer teams co-presenting on the consumer and […]
Prof Diana Egerton-Warburton shares her experience, key learnings and helpful resources that supported her in establishing a consumer advisory panel for her research.