Dr Lois Balmer, Edith Cowan University

At the heart of the matter – a story about impact

“I have learned in the past few weeks that anything you assume should not be firmly held to until you are able to confirm


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Call for a Consumer Health Leaders Academy

A new report by the Consumer Health Forum has called for a Consumer Health Leaders Academy to strengthen the role of consumers in health …


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Changing minds about health and medicine

The Institute for Musculoskeletal Health is holding a special online event titled ‘Changing minds about health and medicine’ on Tuesday, 8 December from 12:30-


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Involvement opportunity: The Algorithm Will See You Now

Machine learning (ML) systems, algorithms or forms of artificial intelligence (AI), are increasingly able to contribute to, or even take over, diagnostic and screening …


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ACTA Research Prioritisation Survey

The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) is asking for your help by filling in a survey to support the ACTA Research Prioritisation Tools and …


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Survey call: Missing out on mental health care

Lived Experience Australia is calling for survey participants to help them identify why some people miss out on mental health care.

The Productivity Commission …


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Recognising WA Carers

The Consumer and Community Involvement Program recognises the important service that carers provide the Western Australian community.

It’s estimated 320,000 people provide care for …


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WA 2020/21 Budget to boost health and medical sector

Western Australia’s surplus Budget for 2020/21 is being invested across the health and medical sector, including more than $220 million in additional funding to …


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Dynamic Innovation Hub for Medical Research

The McGowan Government announced last week a $13.3 million to establish a health and medical ‘innovation hub’ in Perth. The hub was a 2017 …


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100 Families COVID-19 Report

100 Families WA COVID-19 report snapshot
Families living in hardship and disadvantage in Western Australia have faced a number of additional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 100 Families


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