Consumer and Community Involvement Program

02/04/2026

The Molecular Therapy Lab at Murdoch University is inviting people with lived experience of rare genetic conditions to join a Consumer Advisory Group. This group will play an important role in guiding research into new and emerging treatments for rare and ultra‑rare diseases. We value diverse perspectives and experiences that can help ensure research is designed, communicated, and delivered in ways that truly meet community needs.

If you:
➡️ Have lived experience of a rare genetic condition, or are a carer or family member
➡️ Are comfortable contributing to group discussions
➡️ Are interested in improving research and how it connects with people
➡️ Can listen to and consider a range of perspectives
➡️ Are willing to contribute beyond your own individual experience

We encourage you to apply! A $50 per hour honorarium is offered - Find out more and submit your application 👉 https://bit.ly/4m0YI6F

30/03/2026

The Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) is seeking community members to join its Consumer Advisory Group.

Apply now and help guide how nutrition and health research connects with and learns from diverse communities by bringing your perspectives, insights and networks to support more inclusive, relevant and impactful research.

We are particularly interested in people who:

➡️ Have an interest in improving community health and wellbeing
➡️ Can reflect on issues affecting broader communities, not just their own experience
➡️ Are comfortable sharing ideas and perspectives in a group setting
➡️ Are interested in strengthening how research engages with communities

An honorarium of $50.00 per hour is available. Find out more & apply 👉 https://bit.ly/4bLYbkl

26/03/2026

Applications are open for the Curtin CREST Program! This free, online training supports WA consumers and community members to develop skills in consumer‑led health research. Apply by 13 April.

The Curtin Consumer-led Research Education and Support Training (CREST) Program is an online training program that aims to educate and upskill consumers and community members with the fundamental principles of research, and to gain the skills to co-design and lead health projects in partnership with researchers and stakeholders.

Applications are now open for the 2026 intake.

DETAILS:
⬜Program will commence in May 2026 and take 8-10 months to complete
⬜This course is open to consumers and community members in WA only
⬜This course is offered free of charge

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/curtin-consumer-led-research-education-and-support-training-crest-program-2026-intake/

Applications close April 13, 2026

20/03/2026

📣 New ANZBMS Early Career Investigators/Bone Health Foundation Masterclass Series: Strengthening Consumer & Community Involvement in Bone Health Research.

Join this free, two-part online Masterclass series designed for researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience of bone health conditions. Learn how meaningful consumer and community involvement (CCI) can improve research quality, relevance, and impact from study design through to competitive grant applications.

🦴 Masterclass 1: Consumer & Community Involvement in Bone Health Research

🗓 Wednesday 29 April 2026
This session introduces what meaningful involvement looks like, why it matters, and how researchers and consumers can build respectful, effective partnerships from the outset.

📝 Masterclass 2: Integrating Consumer & Community Involvement into Grant Applications

🗓 Thursday 28 May 2026
Building on Part 1, this session focuses on how to design, budget for, and clearly describe CCI in competitive grant applications — moving beyond tokenistic statements.

✅ Who should attend:
Researchers and clinicians in bone health or related fields, early and mid-career researchers, and consumers, carers, and community members with lived experience.

💻 Online | Free for ANZBMS members and eligible consumers
👥 Attendees are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions.
📩 For more information contact research@bonehealth.org.au

To find out more and register your interest visit:
➡️ Masterclass 1: Consumer & Community Involvement in Bone Health Research - https://bit.ly/4bip135

➡️ Masterclass 2: Integrating Consumer & Community Involvement into Grant Applications - https://bit.ly/4sAtSDJ

19/03/2026

📣 We’re hiring – join a team improving health outcomes across WA

The CCIProgram is recruiting for two part‑time roles to support consumer and community involvement in health and medical research.

✨ Consumer & Community Involvement Coordinator (part‑time)
Help ensure lived experience shapes health research. This role works with researchers, clinicians and community members to build meaningful partnerships and support best‑practice involvement across WAHTN partner organisations.

✨ CCI Support Officer (part‑time)
Support the smooth delivery of community and consumer involvement initiatives through strong administration, coordination and event support within a collaborative, purpose‑driven team.

📍 Locations: Crawley / QEII Medical Centre / Harry Perkins Institute
📅 Fixed‑term roles until 31 December 2026

If you’re passionate about community impact, collaboration, and making a difference in health research, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Applications close Tuesday 31 March 2026
🔗 Find out more & apply https://bit.ly/4uyAvbH

19/03/2026

We seek people with lived experience of immunotherapy for cancer to help guide a research project aimed at improving and designing more personalised immunotherapy treatments.

Your perspectives will help ensure this research asks the right questions and focuses on outcomes that matter most to patients and families. These insights may help guide the development of new, more personalised treatments based on the biology of each tumour.

A $50 per hour honorarium is offered. Find out more & apply 👉 https://bit.ly/4umYCKl

16/03/2026

Have you or someone you care for experienced liver cancer?

We seek people with lived experience of liver cancer to become Research Buddies on a project aiming to improve and personalise cancer immunotherapy treatments.

🔬 About the project
This research uses cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, to better understand how individual tumours interact with the immune system. While the current focus is on liver cancer, the findings may help inform improved immunotherapy treatments across many cancer types.

🤝 What’s involved?
• Share your insights to guide cancer research
• Meetings about once every 3 months (1–2 hours)
• Online or in person

💰 You’ll be recognised for your time, An honorarium of $50 per hour is provided.

If you’re interested in helping shape future cancer treatments through your lived experience, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more & apply: https://bit.ly/3Npz7Y2

09/03/2026

🌟 AI in Health Care: Why It Matters for You

Join Health Consumers NSW and Sydney Health Partners for a dynamic webinar exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of health care and medical research.

Hear from consumer advocate Diana Trickett, HCNSW CEO Dr Anthony Brown, and AI researcher Dr David Fraile Navarro as they share practical tips, tools, and checklists to help consumers confidently engage with AI in health settings.

🗓 Tuesday 24 March
⏰ 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your understanding of AI and what it means for your health journey!

Register now 👇

Hosted by Health Consumers NSW in partnership with Sydney Health Partners, this webinar delves into why consumers should care about AI in health care and explore practical tips and checklists for consumers and others interested in AI.

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