MHKP contributes regional voice to national health research conversation

16 Sept

The Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct has contributed to an important national conversation about how consumers and communities are involved in health and medical research.

MHKP was invited to take part in an NHMRC Roundtable event held in Wagga Wagga, hosted by The Kids Research Institute Australia in partnership with the National Health and Medical Research Council and Consumers Health Forum of Australia.

The session brought local voices together to help inform the final Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research.

For regional, rural and remote communities, it is important that national research approaches reflect the lived experiences, needs and priorities of local people. The Wagga Wagga Roundtable provided an opportunity for participants to share insights that can help shape more inclusive, practical and community-informed research.

MHKP’s involvement reflects its commitment to supporting locally relevant research, strengthening regional research capability and advocating for the needs of communities across the Murrumbidgee.

Through its Research Support and Innovation focus area, the Precinct is working to build partnerships between academic research institutions, health sector employees and community, while fostering a research culture that supports practical, evidence-based solutions tailored to rural health needs.

The Roundtable was another valuable opportunity for MHKP to advocate for local people and ensure regional perspectives are part of national conversations about the future of health and medical research.

Cristy Houghton

Cristy's unique career has taken her from country NSW to the city lights of Clarendon Street South Melbourne and back again. With an early career in radio as a copywriter and creative strategist, she is now a Jill of all trades as a graphic designer, website builder, blog writer, video editor, social media manager, marketing strategist and more.

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Cristy has won two Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) for Best Ad and Best Sales Promotion, and even has an 'Employee of the Year' certificate with her name on it.

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