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Program overview Law is a powerful tool to promote public health. Yet despite Australia’s leadership in areas like tobacco control and road safety, law remains underused as a tool to promote healthy and sustainable population diets. The Food Governance Program seeks to change this. Our aim is to improve dietary intake at scale by monitoring the global food supply, assessing food policy impacts, and strategically strengthening food policies and regulations to promote health and sustainability. Program objectives Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing food policies and regulations by leveraging the Institute’s FoodSwitch dataset Analyse regulatory innovation worldwide to develop recommendations on best-practice food regulation Work closely with UN agencies, national and state governments, public health and consumer organisations and academic collaborators to translate evidence into effective law and policy change. View projects

Our emerging thought leaders are passionate about driving change and taking on current challenges to improve health worldwide. As early and mid-career professionals, they offer new perspectives and innovative ideas to push boundaries and make advancements in health research, treatments and policy. Meet our emerging thought leaders and discover how they are making meaningful change. 2025 Cohort Alejandra PiragautaResearch Assistant, The George Institute for Global HealthMore info about Alejandra PiragautaResearch Assistant, The George Institute for Global HealthAlejandra Piragauta is a Research Assistant within the Injury Prevention team in the UK. She is a qualified dentist from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and holds two Master’s degrees: one in Anthropology, Health, and Community Development from the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, and another in Public Health from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, UK.Alejandra has contributed to various research projects, primar

We provide research, evidence, evaluations and training solutions on a consultancy basis to help leaders in government, industry, and community sectors navigate complex health challenges and improve health services for people and communities. Working as one team across our offices in Australia, India and the UK, and leveraging our global network of partners, we will bring together the right mix of expertise you need. Our collaborative consulting model, coordinated by our Centre for Research, Evidence and Skills Training, utilises our extensive global academic and operational expertise and ensures rigorous quality assurance. With a proven track record in high-quality research and impact across diverse fields - including chronic conditions, injury and trauma, health systems, food policy, women’s health, and health equity- our team is well-placed to collaborate with you to support informed, evidence-based decision-making and capacity building. Our experts hold advanced academic a

Our services span the development and analysis of health policies and programs, as well as the design and delivery of policy and program evaluations to inform more effective, equitable, and sustainable health outcomes. Our expertise includes: Research design - primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative Large scale qualitative and quantitative studies Health system assessments and gap analyses Health policy and program design services Retrospective and prospective health policy analysis and evaluations Large-scale health program evaluations and reform (process, outcome, and impact) Economic evaluations, analyses and strategy Health technology assessments (HTA) and training Health workforce economics Implementation research and healthcare systems reform to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improve equity in health systems, including the Institute’s Health Equity Action Lab Who we work with:

Our specialised researchers have deep expertise in conducting systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and meta-analyses to support high-quality, evidence-based decisions in health systems and policies locally and globally. Our services include: Rapid reviews for funding priorities, health policies, and programs Evidence briefs for senior policymakers Meta-analyses and systematic reviews Qualitative evidence synthesis Who we work with: Local, state and national governments Global health agencies, multilaterals and foundations Industry and private organisations Academic and medical research institutions NGOs and community organisations Contact us to find out more Learn more about our Meta Research and Evidence Synthesis unit Our Researchers

Our global team of biostatisticians, statisticians and data scientists conduct complex statistical analyses to support health and medical research, ensuring its quality, validity, and reliability. Our data experts can provide the quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analyses needed to answer your complex research questions and support data driven decision-making. Our services include: Study Design: Developing robust research plans and complex trial designs. Data Collection: Gathering data through surveys, administrative records, web scraping, or other means. Data Management & Governance: Ensuring data quality, validity, and long-term accessibility. Statistical & Data Analysis: Applying complex statistical models, machine learning, and bioinformatics techniques to analyse data and draw insights. Predictive analytics: for research and program outcomes Data Visualization: Creating interactive displays to explore and communicate findings.

Our globally recognised Research Training Programs blend academic rigour with practical, real-world application to build research capacity and drive evidence-based healthcare. Developed and delivered by experts at The George Institute for Global Health, these programs empower early career researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, clinical trial staff, and policymakers to lead impactful research across diverse health systems. Offered face-to-face, online, or in blended formats, each course is designed to be globally informed while tailored with regional context to ensure practical relevance. Whether undertaken individually or as part of a broader training pathway, these programs foster innovation, strengthen expertise, and support meaningful collaborations that advance global health outcomes. Our programs are ideal for: Clinicians and allied health professionals new to research Research managers and coordinators Policy makers and public health practitioners

Specialising in First Nations research and engagement, The George Institute’s Guuna-maana (Heal) team supports culturally safe, Indigenous-led and co-designed research grounded in Indigenous knowledges, values and priorities. We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to ensure respectful, inclusive research design and methodology, as well as equity-centred program development and implementation. Our services include: Community-led research centered in Indigenous methodologies Translational research, data analysis and program evaluation Equity-centred policy and program design, recommendations and implementation Training and capacity building, including in Indigenous research methodologies, cultural safety and community engagement Who we work with: Local, state and national governments Public health agencies and networks Policy planners and senior program managers

Our Impact and engagement team excels at facilitating meaningful advocacy, consultations and stakeholder engagement with decision-makers and the communities they serve. We bring key stakeholders together to co-create impactful, context-driven policy recommendations and solutions that drive real changes to healthcare. Our approach supports both retrospective and prospective policy consultations on priority issues including chronic disease, health equity and access. We develop comprehensive policy briefs and foster inclusive dialogue, turning evidence and research into actionable outcomes for health policies and programs. Our services include: Stakeholder consultation and strategic engagement Organisation, convening and facilitation of dialogues and meetings Policy briefs Community engagement and involvement strategies Advocacy support for evidence-informed policies Who we work with: Local, state and national governments Public

A mother collecting her child from a KAVACH child-care creche. 300,000 deaths per year Almost a quarter of all drowning deaths can be prevented by protecting children under 5 years of age Find out how our work is making a difference Swimming and water safety skills training are an effective intervention in reducing child deaths from drowning Find out about our SwimSafe initiative Over 90% of rescues in West Bengal are done by members of the community Mangala, who works at the KAVACH centre participating in a self-help group, discussing strategies to improve community awareness around drowning prevention. Read Mangala's story 1/5 Childhood drowning prevention Read more about our lifesaving work to prevent childhood drowning Learn more Our survey of 18 million people in West Bengal between March and December 2024, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, uncovered a crisis in plain sight: 25 p

Program overview The Nutrition Science Team at The George Institute for Global Health are leading an innovative research initiative centred on food-based interventions, known as ‘Food is Medicine’. ‘Food is Medicine’ programs aim to treat diet-related diseases and reduce food insecurity by providing people with the nutritious foods they need – prescribed just like medicine. These programs often include nutrition education and are subsidised by healthcare systems as part of treatment. Depending on a person’s medical needs and preferences, they may receive: Medically tailored meals, or Produce prescriptions (e.g., fresh fruits and vegetables) Australians do not eat enough fruits and vegetables with only 5% eating the recommended amount. And access to nutritious foods is a challenge faced by up to one in four low income Australian households who experience food insecurity. These challenges are major contributors to Australia’s growing burden of