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Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) is proud to launch the Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in Health Research — a new, practical guide to help health researchers embed meaningful consumer and community involvement across all stages of the research cycle.
Developed through a collaborative co-design process with Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) leads and consumers by the HTQ-led CCI in Research Alliance, this Framework provides principles for effective consumer and community involvement, practical advice on embedding involvement at each stage of the research cycle, and links to resources that support good practice.
HTQ Executive Director Dr Celia Webby said the CCI Framework marks an important step in supporting researchers to conduct research that is truly shaped by and for the people it seeks to benefit.
The CCI Framework was co-designed with consumers and Consumer and Community Involvement leads from across our 13 partner organisations – a process that reflects the very essence of what Health Translation Queensland stands for.
It’s a powerful example of how collaboration across our partnership can lead to shared tools and approaches that strengthen research translation and impact across the state.
CCI in Research Alliance Chair Bene Watson echoes the sentiment by saying that the CCI in Research Alliance brought together expertise, lived experience and shared commitment from across Queensland’s health and research sectors to create this Framework.
It clearly demonstrates what can be achieved when consumers, researchers and health organisations work side by side towards a common goal – improving the quality and impact of health research for all.
Consumer and community involvement in research is increasingly recognised as essential rather than optional. Meaningful involvement helps ensure research is responsive to community priorities, aligns with expectations from funders and ethics committees, builds public trust, and enhances the translation of research into practice. Ultimately, it makes research stronger, more relevant and more impactful for the communities it serves.
“This CCI Framework represents a major step forward in creating a practical, streamlined minimum standard for health services and research organisations for embedding meaningful consumer and community involvement in health research,” said Dr Nancy Cloake, QIMR Berghofer’s Consumer and Community Lead, who also led the CCI Framework development as part of the CCI in Research Alliance.
By providing practical guidance and shared principles, it supports researchers to design and deliver research that truly reflects the needs, values and priorities of the people it aims to benefit.
The CCI Framework has been designed as a practical resource for health and medical researchers, clinician researchers, consumer researchers and research institutions. Whether researchers are starting a new project, applying for funding or seeking to strengthen consumer engagement in their current work, the CCI Framework offers clear, practical guidance to support a more inclusive and impactful approach to research.
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New Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement in Health Research launched
Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) has launched a new Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in Health Research, co-designed with consumers and CCI leads by the HTQ-led CCI in Research Alliance.
The CCI Framework provides practical guidance and principles to help researchers embed meaningful consumer and community involvement across every stage of the research cycle.
Access the CCI Framework at www.healthtranslationqld.org.au/cci-framework
New Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement in Health Research launched
Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) has launched the Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in Health Research — a practical guide to help researchers embed meaningful consumer and community involvement across all stages of the research cycle.
Developed through a collaborative co-design process with consumers and Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) leads by the HTQ-led CCI in Research Alliance, the Framework sets out key principles for effective involvement, provides step-by-step guidance on how to embed meaningful consumer and community involvement across every stage of the research cycle, and links to resources that support good practice.
HTQ Executive Director Dr Celia Webby [or replace with your organisation's CCI lead or spokesperson] said the CCI Framework marks a major step forward in strengthening how researchers and communities work together to improve health outcomes.
By embedding meaningful consumer and community involvement in research, we ensure that research is more relevant, trusted and impactful for the people it’s designed to benefit.
Access the Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement in Health Research at www.healthtranslationqld.org.au/cci-framework
The CCI in Research Alliance comprises representatives from HTQ's 13 partner organisations, plus Health Consumers Queensland, Sunshine Coast Health Institute and the University of Southern Queensland.
🎉 New Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement in Health Research launched - putting consumers and communities at the heart of health research
Health Translation Queensland has released the Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in Health Research — a practical guide to help researchers embed meaningful consumer and community involvement across every stage of the research cycle.
Developed through a collaborative co-design process with consumers and Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) leads by the HTQ-led CCI in Research Alliance, the Framework provides:
✅ principles for effective involvement
✅ practical guidance for embedding meaningful involvement at each stage of the research cycle
✅ links to resources that support good practice.
As HTQ Executive Director Dr Celia Webby said:
This Framework represents a major step forward in supporting researchers to design and deliver research that truly reflects the needs, values and priorities of the people it aims to benefit.
👉 Explore the Framework: www.healthtranslationqld.org.au/cci-framework
Thank you to all CCI in Research Alliance partners for their contribution to the CCI Framework development!
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#Codesign #CCI #ConsumerInvolvement #ConsumerEngagement #CCIFramework #CCIinResearchAlliance #HealthTranslationQueensland
New Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement in Health Research launched - putting consumers and communities at the heart of health research
Health Translation Queensland has released the Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in Health Research — a practical guide to help researchers embed meaningful consumer and community involvement across every stage of the research cycle.
Developed through a collaborative co-design process with consumers and Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) leads by the HTQ-led CCI in Research Alliance, the Framework provides:
✅ principles for effective involvement
✅ practical guidance for embedding meaningful involvement at each stage of the research cycle
✅ links to resources that support good practice.
Why it matters?
Consumer and community involvement is no longer optional — it’s essential. Meaningful involvement ensures research is:
Ultimately, meaningful involvement makes research stronger, more relevant, and more impactful for the communities it serves.
👉 Learn how this Framework supports stronger, more relevant, and more impactful health research: www.healthtranslationqld.org.au/cci-framework
Thank you to all CCI in Research Alliance partners for their contribution to the CCI Framework development!
[Tag where available @HealthTranslationQueensland, @QueenslandHealth, @Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service @Metro North Health @Metro South Health @Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service @West Moreton Hospital and Health Service @Mater @The University of Queensland @QUT (Queensland University of Technology) @Griffith University @QIMR Berghofer @Translational Research Institute Australia @CSIRO's AEHRC @Health Consumers Queensland @Sunshine Coast Health Institute @University of Southern Queensland]
#Codesign #CCI #ConsumerInvolvement #ConsumerEngagement #CCIFramework #CCIinResearchAlliance #HealthTranslationQueensland
New Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement in Health Research launched - putting consumers and communities at the heart of health research
Health Translation Queensland has released the Framework for Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in Health Research — a practical guide to help researchers embed meaningful consumer and community involvement across every stage of the research cycle.
Developed through a collaborative co-design process with consumers and Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) leads by the HTQ-led CCI in Research Alliance, the Framework provides:
✅ principles for effective involvement
✅ practical guidance for embedding meaningful involvement at each stage of the research cycle
✅ links to resources that support good practice.
Ultimately, meaningful involvement makes research stronger, more relevant, and more impactful for the communities it serves.
👉 Learn more at www.healthtranslationqld.org.au/cci-framework
Thank you to all CCI in Research Alliance partners for their contribution to the CCI Framework development!
[Tag where available @HealthTranslationQueensland, @QueenslandHealth, @Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service @Metro North Health @Metro South Health @Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service @West Moreton Hospital and Health Service @Mater @The University of Queensland @QUT (Queensland University of Technology) @Griffith University @QIMR Berghofer @Translational Research Institute Australia @CSIRO's AEHRC @Health Consumers Queensland @Sunshine Coast Health Institute @University of Southern Queensland]
#Codesign #CCI #ConsumerInvolvement #ConsumerEngagement #CCIFramework #CCIinResearchAlliance #HealthTranslationQueensland
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