Involvement Opportunities

Diabetes-related foot ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes where open sores or wounds develop on the feet. The team at South Metropolitan Health Service invites individuals who currently, or who have ever lived with diabetes-related foot ulcers to actively participate in a consumer advisory group, contributing their unique perspectives to drive meaningful advancements in research in the field.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to vision loss. The researchers from the Lions Eye Institute are searching for consumers, carers, and community members to support the development of a research agenda and information resources for the public to shape the future of diabetes research and healthcare.

Are you passionate about rural health and looking to share your experience to help the PARTNER Network facilitate new research to be conducted in rural general practices?

Would you like to help shape future research?  Researchers at St John of God Subiaco Hospital are seeking a consumer to provide feedback on a project aiming to balance optimal treatment with impact on quality of life for those diagnosed/living with bowel cancer.

Researchers at Murdoch University are seeking Research Buddies to be involved in a project investigating alternative therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. As a research buddy, your lived experience expertise will help inform and direct research protocols, procedures, and project feasibility.  Additionally, we will seek your feedback and suggestions regarding project documents and materials.

The Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC), Murdoch University is involved in research on precision nutrition and precision health. The work of the ANPC supports research across a range of health conditions, food, and the environment. We are seeking consumer involvement to ensure that the design of the research is inclusive, relevant, and meaningful to the wider community.

Are you someone who has experience dealing with health challenges?

Have you navigated the healthcare system and wish certain aspects could be improved?

Would you like to help researchers direct their research to areas that will have the greatest impact?

Have you faced prostate cancer, or are you a caregiver or family member of someone affected? Join us in shaping the future of prostate cancer research through the lens of artificial intelligence. Your experience will contribute valuable insights, helping to advance research and our understanding of treating metastatic prostate cancer.

Individuals with a lived experience of major surgery, as a patient or a carer, are invited to join the HYPE Pilot Study Reference Group.

The HYPE (HYPoxic Enhancement) Pilot Study is a clinical trial of the medication Roxadustat tablets and it’s use for surgery. The results will show whether Roxadustat is safe and effective, and whether a large international trial is feasible.

Consumer involvement is sought to improve patient documentation, participation rates, the study design and effective communication of results to the wider community.