Advocacy and Thought Leadership

The George Institute is focused on effective advocacy and thought leadership to improve health, aligned to our research goals.

We are engaging with key stakeholders, sharing insights and fostering discussions to stimulate debate, guide critical health policy decisions and facilitate evidence-based change.

By working with some of the world’s leading health voices we are amplifying our work in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injury and improving systems for prevention and treatment.

Our activities

The George Institute for Global Health, Australia's Consumer and Community Advisory Committee (CCAC) has been providing consumer leadership since December 2021. The Committee functions at the…
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While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it's a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we…
Podcast
The George Institute welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Food Security. In responding to the Terms of Reference, we will focus on research we…
Policy and Practice Reports
The George Institute welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Government's consultation on the National Strategy for Food Security in Remote First Nations Communities('The National…
Policy and Practice Reports
About the Ubuntu-Inspired Reflective Series Drawing inspiration from the African Philosophy of Ubuntu, The George Institute’s regular forum for engaging with African scholars, previously known as the…
News
The article was originally published on Croakey. Damian Maganja1, Veronica Le Nevez1, Andrea Schmidtke2, Sally Witchalls3 The George Institute for Global Health  Food for Health Alliance…
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The George Institute welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Australian Government's Draft National Urban Policy. The Policy has the potential to present a coordinated vision for…
Policy and Practice Reports
The George Institute for Global Health is pleased to provide a submission in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, through the Foreign Affairs and Aid…
Policy and Practice Reports
Inspired by the African Philosophy of Ubuntu, the 'Tea with Africa' Series, our regular forum for interacting with African scholars, has been renamed the Ubuntu-Inspired Reflective Series. This new…
Event
The George Institute is pleased to provide a submission to the review of the FSANZ Act.  The current food regulatory system in Australia and New Zealand excels at food safety but falls short on…
Policy and Practice Reports