Consumer and Community Involvement Program

23/02/2026

The PERTH Trial is a plastic reduction study, run out of the University of Western Australia Medical School. Researchers are looking at ways that they can improve health by reducing plastics in our day to day lives.

Stage 4 of the PERTH Trial is looking at male fertility. We would love to collaborate with you if you have a history or experience with male fertility, either with yourself or someone close to you and think you have lived experience to share.

Find out more & submit your application 👉 https://bit.ly/4kQajEY

18/02/2026

We seek those with lived experience of being critically ill in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), who have had shock (very low blood pressure) or sepsis, along with their family members and carers to assist RESOLVE-SHOCK researchers as a Research Buddy. Find out more & apply https://bit.ly/3ZE94Ps a $50 per hour honorarium is offered to successful applicants

RESOLVE SHOCK: understanding why patients deteriorate or recover after shock

The RESOLVE-SHOCK research team is inviting people with lived experience of ICU care, especially those who have had shock (very low blood pressure) or sepsis as well as their family members and carers, to partner with us.

We want to better understand why some patients recover while others deteriorate. Your unique insights will help shape our research questions, inform the study’s design and ensure our findings are shared in ways that matter to patients, families, and the community.

Find out more and submit your application 👉 https://bit.ly/4gBC5CZ

18/02/2026

A huge thank‑you to everyone who attended today’s Consumer Grant Review Panel Workshop: Turning Theory into Practice!

Attendees spent the day gaining valuable insights into the grant process and building practical skills to support future roles as consumer representatives on grant review and assessment panels.

✨ What we covered:
• Types of research and related funding schemes
• Understanding CCI criteria in grant applications
• Reviewing different components of grants
• Scoring guidelines and scope

We’re grateful to all who contributed their time to make today’s session such a success.

12/02/2026

Want to strengthen your understanding of Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in research? 🤝

Join us for the Introduction to CCI Masterclass on 18 March 2026 (being held online)! This session is perfect for both researchers and consumers/people with lived experience. Places are filling fast, so don’t miss out!

✨ Register your attendance now: https://bit.ly/4qAFR31

16/12/2025

Researchers invite people with lived experience of a neurodisability, neurodevelopmental condition or neurodiversity (as a carer or patient) to help guide a project about how these experiences can be better included in simulation-based health professional training.

We are looking for Research Buddies to work alongside the team at each stage, so the work is shaped by real experiences of families and individuals.

Experience required:

➡️ Lived experience as either a patient or carer of a child with a neurodevelopmental condition (E.g. cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder)
➡️ Familiarity with Microsoft Teams would be helpful because most meetings will be held online.
➡️ You do not need research experience. If you do have experience or interest, there may be an option to be more involved in the second phase of the project.

A $37.50 per hour honorarium is offered.

Find out more & apply 👉 https://bit.ly/4pyq30i

08/12/2025

What an inspiring day at Edith Cowan University (ECU) Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute & Nutrition Society of Australia Symposium! It was a pleasure for the CCIProgram’s Deb Langridge and Caroline Jones to be involved.

The theme, “An Appetite for Consumer-driven Research” sparked incredible conversations about the power of collaboration and a highlight were the researcher–consumer co-presentations, showcasing groundbreaking projects bringing together researchers, consumers, and WA’s research community to drive meaningful change.

05/12/2025

Have you experienced tendon or muscle problems?

We're looking for people with lived experience, whether from tendon overloading injuries (like ) or muscle/tendon wasting due to underuse, to share their insights.

Your voice matters! By getting involved, you’ll help shape a novel cell therapy treatment and ensure it reflects real-world needs.

✅ Why participate?

👉 Influence study design and recruitment strategies
👉 Make treatment outcomes more meaningful for patients
👉 Share what matters most for recovery

Find out more & apply here: https://bit.ly/4aeD7n8
Orthocell

27/11/2025

Your voice matters in medical research!

Consumers play a vital role in shaping health and medical research that truly makes a difference. The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) values your insights to ensure projects are relevant and impactful.

✅ Want to get involved?

➡️ Discover how MRFF supports consumer participation and learn about funding opportunities - https://bit.ly/3XS5Dnf
➡️ Put your hand up to join an MRFF Grant Assessment Committee – these independent panels help decide which projects receive funding - https://bit.ly/4okOzRI

Have you been part of MRFF-funded research? We’d love to hear your story! Share your experience by emailing 👉 MRFF@health.gov.au

Expression of Interest – MRFF Grant Assessment CommitteeThe Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and NHMRC are seeking interest from a range of stakeholders to assist in MRFF grant review and assessment processes as a member of a Grant Assessment Committee for MRFF grant opportunities.

26/11/2025

📣 WAHTN CCIProgram Annual Report 2024 – 2025 📣

We are pleased to share our Annual Activity Report for 2024-2025 and hope you enjoy reading about how the CCIProgram has been guiding and supporting WAHTN Partners.

It’s been exciting to deliver new tailored training programs to researchers, facilitated more Masterclasses than ever before with co-presentations from guest consumers and researchers.

WA have been active in the Western Australian and national research sector with our WA CCI Community of Practice membership continuing to grow. Working together with you, and lived experience voices - we know we can make research stronger.

Read the report 👉 https://bit.ly/4plDx01

21/11/2025

Researchers invite parents or carers of children who were investigated for or diagnosed with appendicitis to help improve how doctors diagnose and manage this condition in WA hospitals. This project will explore the best performing Clinical Prediction Scores (CPSs) to see whether these tools can help doctors make faster, safer decisions for kids. We are looking for Research Buddies to work alongside the team to ensure it is informed and guided by lived experience across all stages.

What Skills or Experience Do I Need?

We are looking for parents or carers whose children presented to any hospital ED in WA with abdominal pain and were investigated for or diagnosed with appendicitis. You should be comfortable contributing to discussions in a group setting, reviewing documents to provide constructive feedback, and be familiar with Zoom/Teams.

Find out more & submit your application 👉 https://bit.ly/4qR8PNb

13/11/2025

Researchers from Murdoch University invite older adults who are interested in being physically active and have lived experience related to dementia to help them adapt an existing online physical activity program. The program aims to increase physical activity levels and reduce dementia risk in older adults living in areas who are currently less active.

We are looking for Research Buddies to work across all stages of this project to make sure that it is shaped and guided by the people who the intervention is targeted at - older adults at risk of , living in regional communities.

Successful applicants will receive a $50 per hour honorarium.

Find out more & apply 👉 https://bit.ly/47rX5JD

11/11/2025

🌿 Heart-Healthy Eating Community Conversations – South West WA 🌿

We kicked off our Heart-healthy Eating Community Conversation series yesterday in Busselton and Donnybrook – thank you to everyone who joined us to help shape the future of heart-healthy eating support in your communities! 💬❤️

These workshops are for South West residents with lived experience of heart disease, stroke, or risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Together, we’re exploring what’s needed to make heart-healthy eating achievable – from resources and support systems to research priorities that matter most to local families.

📍 We have a couple of spots left at the upcoming sessions this week:
• Wed 12 Nov – Bunbury
• Thu 13 Nov – Manjimup
• Fri 14 Nov – Collie & Dardanup

🔗 If you're a resident of any of the areas mentioned above, we encourage you to submit your EOI to attend, you can find your local session on our events and training webpage: cciprogram.org/events-and-training

Let’s shape a healthier future, together.