We believe health and medical research should reflect the needs and priorities of the community.
That's why The Kids Research Institute Australia, alongside The National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), is asking for your feedback on the draft Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research ('The Statement') .
Express your interest to join one of the 23 roundtables being held nationally, to give your input on the draft Statement. It’s a valuable opportunity to be part of a conversation that helps shape health and medical research in Australia.
What is 'The Statement' and why does your input matter?
The core purpose of 'The Statement' is to guide research funders, research institutions, researchers, consumers, and community members in the active involvement of consumers and community members across all aspects of health and medical research.
Following a comprehensive review in 2024, 'The Statement' has been revised to ensure it's as effective and relevant as possible in fostering meaningful partnerships. Your feedback will directly influence how people like you can help shape the future of health discoveries and breakthroughs, ensuring research truly benefits our community.
Review the draft version of 'The Statement' here.
Get involved: join a roundtable near you
Express your interest in an in-person or online roundtables across Australia. This is your opportunity to:
- Understand how consumers and community members are currently involved, and how 'The Statement' guides this
- Review the draft of ‘The Statement’
- Share your thoughts on how we can make consumer and community involvement even more effective and meaningful
- Connect with others passionate about health research in your area
Please note: community attendees will receive a $50 payment for their contribution.
Roundtable dates, times & locations
Find a session that suits you via the link below. We encourage you to choose a roundtable in your local area or an online session if that's more convenient.
Ready to participate? Click below for your preferred session to express your interest.
Australian Capital Territory
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (AEST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12 Aug 2025, 12.00pm–2.00pm | Health Care Consumers of the ACT Incorporated | Canberra Chifley Community Meeting Room, 71 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley ACT |
Tue 29 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
New South Wales
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (AEST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2.00pm–4.00pm | University of New South Wales | Sydney Rydges Sydney Central – 28 Albion St, Surry Hills |
Thu 24 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.00pm–7.00pm | The George Institute for Global Health | Sydney Rydges Sydney Central – 28 Albion St, Surry Hills |
Thu 24 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Wed 13 Aug 2025, 10.00am–12.00pm | University of New South Wales | Wagga Wagga International Hotel Wagga Wagga |
Tue 29 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
Northern Territory
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (ACST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 13 Aug 2025, 10.00am–12.00pm | Flinders University | Darwin Charles Darwin University (CDU), Casuarina |
Tue 29 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
Queensland
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (AEST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 30 Jul 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm | Translational Research Institute & The University of Queensland | Toowoomba Toowoomba City Library |
Tue 15 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Thu 7 Aug 2025, 1.00pm–3.00pm | Translational Research Institute & The University of Queensland | Brisbane Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba |
Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Sat 6 Sep 2025, 9.30am–11.30am | Translational Research Institute & The University of Queensland | Rockhampton University of Queensland Rural Clinical School Rockhampton |
Thu 21 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
South Australia
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (ACST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 6 Aug 2025, 10.00am–12.00pm | Flinders University | Adelaide Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building, Bedford Park |
Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Wed 3 Sep 2025, 5.00pm–7.00pm | The Kids Research Institute Australia | Adelaide The Kids Research Institute, Adelaide |
Tue 19 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
Tasmania
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (AEST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 Jul 2025, 10.00am–12.00pm | Menzies Institute University of Tasmania | Hobart Phillip Smith Centre, Glebe |
Fri 11 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Sat 9 Aug 2025, 10.00am–12.00pm | Menzies Institute University of Tasmania | Burnie Cradle Coast Campus, West Park |
Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
Victoria
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (AEST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 17 Jul 2025, 10.00am–12.00 pm | VCCC Alliance | Melbourne VCCC, Melbourne |
Wed 2 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Wed 23 Jul 2025, 10.00am–12.00 pm | VCCC Alliance | Bendigo Neighbourhood Collective Bendigo, The Old Church, Quarry Hill |
Wed 9 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
Western Australia
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (AWST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 19 Aug 2025, 10.00am–12.00 pm | Health Consumers Council (WA) Inc | Perth HCC, Mount Lawley |
Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
| Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am–12.00 pm | Health Consumers Council (WA) Inc | Perth HCC, Mount Lawley |
Fri 8 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
| Wed 27 Aug 2025, 12.00pm–2.00 pm | The Kids Research Institute Australia | Broome University of Notre Dame |
Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
Online - National
Express your interest in one of the sessions below.
| Date / Time (AEST) | Facilitated by | Location | Registrations close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 5 Aug 2025, 2.30pm–4.30pm |
Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) | Zoom | Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Tue 12 Aug 2025, 2.30pm–4.30pm |
Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) | Zoom | Tue 29 Jul 2025, 11.59pm |
| Tue 19 Aug 2025, 2.30pm–4.30pm |
Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) | Zoom | Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
| Thu 28 Aug 2025, 3.30pm–5.50pm |
The Kids Research Institute Australia | Zoom | Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
| Wed 3 Sep 2025, 7.00pm–9.00pm |
The Kids Research Institute Australia | Zoom | Tue 19 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
| Fri 5 Sep 2025, 1.00pm–3.00pm |
The Kids Research Institute Australia | Zoom | Tue 19 Aug 2025, 11.59pm |
For more information
If you have any questions about the roundtables, the revised Statement, or consumer and community involvement in health research, please don’t hesitate to contact us at roundtables@thekids.org.au or (08) 6319 1010.
