DRIVING CHANGEMaking an impact locally and globally At The George Institute, we strive to make a meaningful impact through every program, project, and initiative we undertake. We work with communities to ensure our research is relevant, actively engage decision makers, and identify opportunities for influencing. We build global networks of collaborators, work with global experts, foster discussions that stimulate debate, and strengthen our researchers’ capacity to drive change at local, regional and global levels. Our work addresses the diverse health challenges experienced by communities to ensure everyone has the best opportunity to access high-quality care, when they need it. We understand that lasting change requires a systems approach, grounded in collaboration with local experts and people with lived experience. Learn how our efforts are improving health around the world, from influencing food policy to empowering healthcare workers in rural communities with AI technology.

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Workplace stress remains an often-neglected aspect across different industries and countries, including India. World Health Organization defines workplace stress as ‘the response people may have when presented with work demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope’. Some key factors that cause increased stress at workplace are workload (both excessive and insufficient work), lack of participation and control in the workplace, monotonous or unpleasant tasks, role ambiguity or conflict, lack of recognition at work, inequity, poor interpersonal relationships, poor working conditions, poor leadership and communication and conflicting home and work demands. “Depression or anxiety are not the only outcome of stress, physical disorders such as hypertension and diabetes can also be caused due to stress. While research has established the two-way link between stress and these physical disorders, organizations ne

About consumer and community involvement in Australia The George Institute for Global Health - Australia is committed to connecting with members of the Australian community who share an interest in our research. Experience and insights shared by health consumers (herein ‘consumers’) and communities is essential to our work, and our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide. The George Institute is working together with consumers at all levels of our organisation – including, but not limited to: advising our research leaders, executives and operational support staff on Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) strategy and implementation contributing to CCI initiatives within our research programs becoming part of research project teams The George Institute, Australia provides infrastructure and support for consumers, researchers and other staff members. Opportunities for consumer and community membersWe are keen to involve consum

About the Consumer and Community Advisory Committee (CCAC) 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 organisational level and works with Institute leaders. The objective of the CCAC is to ensure the research The George Institute does is relevant, important and makes the biggest difference to the Australian population. The CCAC has been instrumental in developing a CCI framework and strategy for the Institute. These resources guide the work of the CCI Program, and the development and engagement of the Consumer and Community Network. Aim1. Inform the Institute’s programs of work including identifying areas of need within the community2. Inform CCI strategies and support functions to facilitate partnerships between researchers, consumers, and community members3. Promote the Institute’s work, ensuring that relevant communic

The key role of Panel members at The Institute is to offer health consumer perspectives and lived experiences within the context of their respective the Institutes research programs. This provides consumers the opportunity to contribute to current and future research activities. Consumer panel members may also assist in identifying the gaps, barriers, strengths, and opportunities for improvement in Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) within the research program. The George Institute for Global Health currently has three consumer panels: Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, and Kidney Health. Role of consumer panel While each consumer panel has established its own processes, Panel member’s involvement includes: Input into grant applications and research proposals Providing advice and feedback on study design, patient-centred outcomes, and patient-facing materials Assisting with the communication and sharing

What is Consumer and Community Involvement in health research? Consumer and community involvement in health research is about ensuring that consumers and community members have a say in the research conducted and that the research best supports consumer and community needs and interests. Consumers and researchers work together to provide the best value for, and have the greatest impact on, the wider community. Consumers can be involved from the very beginning such as forming questions and co-designing studies with researchers, and throughout all stages of the research process. What does it look like? Consumers can be involved at any stage of the research cycle shown below. The level of involvement will vary depending on the consumer’s role and the type of research study. STAGE 1 - DECIDING WHAT TO RESEARCH Consumers can help identify and prioritise research questions. Examples include:   participating in and sharing ideas at relevant consumer/c

The CCI Program was established to ensure meaningful and fit-for-purpose involvement of those most impacted by health research, as guided by the NHMRC statement on Consumer and Community Involvement: “The active involvement of consumers and community members in health and medical research benefits the quality and direction of research. Consumer and community involvement is about research being carried out with or by consumers and community members rather than to, about or for them. The CCI Program recognises the valuable insights and expertise of those with lived experience and that members of the community can contribute to all areas of research. The Program supports the integration of consumer and community members in all levels of health and medical research. Role of Consumer and Community Involvement program The CCI Program is a centralised support service for consumers and researchers. It provides the following services for the George Institute: Advi

The George Institute is producing high-quality, high-impact evidence to inform policy, guidelines and practices across the world. We are engaging with key decision makers to enact real change in health policy and practice where it is needed most.

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We strive to make a meaningful impact with everything we do It’s not just our research - it’s how we approach it and turn it into action that makes a real difference. Our unique approach ensures that evidence creates real-world impact, with a strong focus on advocacy. Collaboration is key - our consistent, sustainable and meaningful engagement with consumers and communities ensures we focus our efforts where they are most needed. Read our stories of impact and see how our work is making a difference to the health of people around the world. Sravanthi a SMARThealth pregnancy patient with an ASHA health worker