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.

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Bitesize: Why does embracing Ubuntu matter for authentic research partnerships?
In this episode of The Scan we speak with Yakubu, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative.…
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Arise: Improving conditions for ‘invisible’ workers in India
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…
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How are psychedelic drugs being used to treat mental illness and why is Australia a world leader in this space?
Psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin and MDMA, have captivated global interest for their potential in treating mental health disorders. While Australia has become the first country in the world to…
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Sharing experiences: combining research, clinical work and parenting
Managing work-life balance, family and career are key challenges that disproportionately affect women, influence choices about the work they do, and the path for their careers. In this episode of The…
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Chronic Kidney Disease in Africa: Lived experiences and opportunities for improving systems of care
Highlights from a special ‘Tea with Africa’ webinar, held for Word Kidney Day. The topic discussed is 'Chronic Kidney Disease in Africa: Lived experiences and opportunities for improving systems of…
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Worlds Collide: What does it mean to ‘go viral’?
In this episode of The Scan’s World’s Collide Series, Seye and Jaime discuss what it means to ‘go viral’ and the role social media has in increasing impact of work; they talk about rejection and…
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Bitesize: How can human rights law improve women’s health?
In this bitesize episode we ask how can human rights law improve women’s health? We speak with health researcher and lawyer Dr Janani Shanthosh, author of a new report that looks at laws around the…
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Bitesize: Why is eating less salt important for heart health
Why is eating less salt important for heart health? This is probably a question many of us have asked of ourselves as we spot the amount of salt in a packaged snack or are adding salt to a meal. In…
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Bitesize: What high Blood Pressure means for your brain
In this bite size episode, Dr Cheryl Carcel explains what high Blood Pressure means for your brain and outlines steps we can all take to think more about our brain health each day.
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2020 bush-fires and COVID-19: what does it mean for our respiratory system?
In this talk Professor Jenkins reflects on key events this year – Bushfires and the Coronavirus-19 pandemic – and explores their impact on our health. Her talk investigates the comparison between…
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