Two health researchers whose inspiring work has had a direct impact on policy and practice in very different areas of public health were recognised at the Sax Institute’s 2022 Research Action Awards last week. An enthusiastic audience of about 100 senior policy makers, research leaders and academics gathered at Sydney’s Darling Quarter to celebrate the … Read more
Some of Australia’s leaders in research translation have come together at Sydney Showcase, an event co-hosted by the Sax Institute as part of the NHMRC Research Translation Long Weekend. Held on November 17 at Sydney University and jointly hosted by the Sax Institute along with Sydney Health Partners and Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE), the in-person … Read more
Two public health researchers whose work has had a direct effect on policy and practice in areas as diverse as COVID-19 infections among children and hospital-acquired pressure injuries have been honoured in the Sax Institute’s annual Research Action Awards tonight. The winners this year are: This is the eighth time the Sax Institute has presented … Read more
An exciting transition is approaching that will usher in a new phase for the Sax Institute, following the appointment of Dr Martin McNamara as the Institute’s next Chief Executive Officer. Dr McNamara, who has been the Institute’s Deputy CEO since 2018, will take over in January from outgoing CEO Professor Sally Redman, who has announced … Read more
The Board of the Sax Institute is delighted to announce today the appointment of Dr Martin McNamara as the organisation’s next CEO. Dr McNamara is an experienced health executive who has led the Institute’s Research Assets Division for six years and served as Deputy CEO since 2018. His appointment follows the decision by current CEO … Read more
The Sax Forum is an important initiative that allows the Sax Institute to share knowledge among its Members and understand how we can make research more effective. On June 29, we held the second of two workshops on Aboriginal health research. Nearly 100 people from the Institute’s member organisations, Aboriginal-controlled health services and NSW Health met online to … Read more
Health services research has a long history of delivering findings that make an important contribution to shaping policies, programs and services. Australia is currently facing extraordinary challenges in providing health and aged care services with the pressures of COVID-19, the rising cost of medicines and treatments, and the growing needs of an ageing population. At … Read more
The Sax Institute has welcomed six new Members from around the country as the Institute’s national profile continues to rise. The new Members are: the Health Research Institute at the University of Canberra; the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW Sydney; the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney; the Melbourne Sexual Health … Read more
The Sax Forum is a valuable initiative that allows the Sax Institute to share knowledge among its Members and help understand what we can do better together. On 22 June, the second in a series of Knowledge Mobilisation Symposia was held, organised by the Sax Institute with the NSW Ministry of Health. The series investigates how to … Read more
The second of two workshops on Aboriginal health research was held on 29 June 2022. The first workshop, held on 2 March 2022, focused on study design and working with Aboriginal communities. A recording of that session can be viewed here. The second workshop on 29 June addressed strengths-based approaches to research; cultural safety; ethical research; … Read more
