The George Institute Australia is committed to connecting with members of the Australian community who share an interest in our research.
Experience and insights shared by consumers and communities are essential to our work, and our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide.
The George Institute is working together with consumers at all levels of our organisation – including:
The George Institute, Australia provides infrastructure and support for consumers, researchers and other staff members
The Consumer and Community Involvement Program supports CCI at the Institute by providing advice, guidance, and resources to consumers and researchers. The CCI Program facilitates partnerships between researchers and consumers; develops our consumer network; shares knowledge with relevant stakeholders; and supports the Consumer and Community Advisory Committee.
The Consumer and Community Advisory Committee oversees consumer involvement at the Institute. The Committee provides guidance and oversight of the strategy, planning and implementation of CCI. It works with key staff, including executives, operational staff, and research program leads. Read more
The future CCI webpages (in development) and Consumer and Community Network Register are platforms that will assist with the sharing of information and provide more opportunities for consumers and community members to get involved.
Research Programs are focused on areas of health e.g., kidney, brain, and cardiovascular health, currently obtain CCI by:
Projects are situated within (and sometimes span across) research programs, are involving consumers by:
There is more information coming on our website about CCI at The George Institute including:
In the meantime, please feel free to contact the Consumer and Community Involvement Program via email:
