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

In October, The George Institute for Global Health participated in the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) civil society consultation on its 14th General Programme of Work (GPW 14) that is being…
Policy and Practice Reports
From November 30 to December 12, the Twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai brought together leaders from around the world to discuss how to limit global temperature…
News
Waste workers-otherwise known as sanitation workers-are often made invisible due to informal work arrangements. In India, as in other parts of the world, sanitation workers tend to be from the…
Podcast
As negotiations at the Conference of Parties (COP 28), the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) come to an end, join us as we reflect on whether the…
Event
A comprehensive analysis of on-pack marketing of foods sold in Australian supermarkets has revealed widespread, unregulated use of promotional techniques directly appealing to children - like cartoon…
Media release
But did you know food production has a big impact on the health of the planet?  In a first for Australia, researchers have been figuring out which packaged food products have the highest and…
Landing Page
The George Institute for Global Health invites you to its next webinar in the 'Tea with Africa' conversation series on “Global Surgery: History, Current Directions and Future Opportunities” on …
Event
On International Day of the Girl, Claudia Selin Batz (Policy and Advocacy Advisor, The George Institute) and Kayla Arnold (Policy Advisor, Age International) reflect on the outcomes of the UN High…
News
People need and want information to help them choose more sustainable food options. The food system is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, yet there is little reliable information…
Event
We are pleased to advise that The George Institute for Global Health submitted a proposal to the National Robotic Strategy in April 2023. Our submission focuses on harnessing the potential of…
Policy and Practice Reports